The following chart lists the main provisions of state firearms laws as of the date of publication. In addition to the state provisions, the purchase, sale, and, incertain circumstances, the possession and interstate transportation of firearms are regulated by the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968 as amended by the Firearms Owners' Protection Act of 1986. Also, cities and localities may have their own gun ordinances in addition to federal and state restrictions. Details may be obtained by contacting local law enforcement authorities or by consulting your state's firearms law digest compiled by the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.

QUICK REFERENCE CHART
STATE
FIREARM
 Permit to Purchase Registration of Firearms Licensing of Owners Permit to Carry
Registration of "Assault Weapons"
 AS OF*
Alabama
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
--
October 2001
Handguns
No
No
No
No
--
Alaska
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
 -- March 2001
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes
 --
Arizona
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
 -- March 2000
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes
 --
Arkansas
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
 -- March 2001
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes
 --
California
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
 Yes December 2000
Handguns
No*
Yes*
No
Yes**
 Yes
STATE.
FIREARM
 Permit to Purchase Registration of Firearms Licensing of Owners Permit to Carry Registration of "Assault Weapons"
AS OF*
Colorado
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
--
March 2000
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes**
--
Connecticut
Rifles-Shotguns
No***
No
No
No
--
January 2001
Handguns
Yes***
No
No
Yes
--
Delaware
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
--
August 2000
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes**
--
Florida
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
--
November 2000
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes
--
Georgia
Rifles-Shotguns
No
No
No
No
--
November 2000
Handguns
No
No
No
Yes
--
* Police recordation is made of purchases from dealers.
** A permit is required to carry concealed weapons.
*** 2-week waiting period.
*Firearms laws are subject to frequent change. Please notifiy if this information is outdated.


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