Gun Regulation

Scholars argue that qualified immunity could shield officers who confiscate guns from dangerous individuals from liability.

A recent Supreme Court decision affects ATF’s efforts to redefine gun regulations.

New limits on ATF’s ability to expand statutory scope by redefining key terms may have broader implications.

The time elapsed since the passage of an authorizing statute may influence how the Court views new regulations.

Scholar argues that guns should be regulated as consumer products.

The Justice Department issued a new final rule regulating guns that can be assembled at home.

Scholar argues that state laws preempting local gun regulation hinder progress.

New York lawmakers’ attempt to regulate guns will result in significant legal challenges.

Given the dangers of gun ownership, the firearms industry should be subject to warning label requirements.

Attempts to regulate “assault weapons” will be futile as long as the term lacks a clear definition.

An economic approach more fully captures the cost of gun violence than a public health approach.

Lack of quality data hinders policymakers’ ability to create effective gun regulation.