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Gun control policy in the United States

Policies and debates related to gun control in the United States, including the role of mass shootings

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Jan 25, 2026
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Which U.S. states explicitly ban firearms at public demonstrations and what exceptions do they allow?

A clear national rule does not exist: there is no federal ban on and states approach the issue through a patchwork of laws that sometimes ban guns from capitol grounds, specified “sensitive places,” o...

Jan 25, 2026
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Which U.S. states currently prohibit carrying firearms at political demonstrations or on capitol grounds?

A single, definitive list of states that bar firearms at political demonstrations or across entire capitol grounds does not exist in the provided reporting; instead, advocacy groups, think‑tanks and n...

Jan 27, 2026
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Which states explicitly ban firearms at polling places and vote‑counting facilities?

There is no single federal prohibition on or vote‑counting facilities; instead, states vary widely and reporting collects different tallies. Major trackers report that a minority of states explicitly ...

Jan 29, 2026

gun laws of democrat

Democratic lawmakers at both state and federal levels are prioritizing a package of that include bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, restrictions on “ghost guns,” expanded red-flag la...

Jan 24, 2026

What legislative trends and notable bills in 2024–2025 have expanded, limited, or clarified self-defense laws nationwide?

A clear legislative trend across 2024–2025 shows states continuing to codify and expand doctrines that reduce duties to retreat and broaden where deadly force is justified, even as some legislatures a...