Gun Laws cover the role firearms play as part of society within the borders of the Free Republic of Lamoni. Current legislation sets the legality by which members of the armed forces, law enforcement, and private citizens may acquire, own, possess and carry firearms.
Civilians are permitted to own non-fully automatic rifles and shotguns as long as they are stored properly when not in use. Handguns are illegal except for target shooting, occupations in which carrying a gun is a requirement (primarily private security guards), and those who hold concealed carry permits.
A license is required to own firearms, and for civilians, a citizen may be issued a license if that person:
* is 25 years of age for rifle ownership
* 21 years of age for smoothbore weapon ownership
* 18 years of age for cold or pneumatic weapon ownership
* has no criminal record
* has no history of domestic violence
* has no mental illness or history of mental illness
* has good reason (target shooting, hunting, collection, job requirements)
Gun owners are required to renew licenses on their guns every three years, or when they move (whichever comes first). Failure to comply will result in revocation of license, as well as confiscation of all guns in the civilian’s possession.
Limited categories of citizens like Legislators, judges, journalists, and some others may own trauma pistols that fire rubber bullets.
Concealed carry licenses are available, but are not normally issued unless a threat to life and limb is present and can be proven.
Once a license is issued, all guns must be kept unloaded and in a certified gun safe when not in use. If a person owns more than three firearms, the certified gun safe must have an alarm on it. Civilians also cannot legally own more than 1,000 rounds per weapon.
Gun ownership by members of the military, protective and security services, and police is covered by different legislation than for civilians, and all weapons must be turned in once one’s duties for the day have been performed.
Weapons used as part of a museum collection must be deactivated, so that they can no longer discharge any shot, bullet or any other missile.
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