Gun laws in Ibica

In Ibica, access to guns is controlled by law under a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. They are enforced by state agencies and the Federal Explosives and Firearms Agency (FEFA).

In addition to federal gun laws, all state governments and some local governments have their own laws that regulate firearms.

The right to keep and bear arms is protected by Article Eight of the Ibican Constitution.

Major federal gun laws

Most federal gun laws are found in the following acts:

• Federal Firearms Act of 1938 ("FFA"): Requires that gun manufacturers, importers, and persons in the business of selling firearms have a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Prohibits the transfer of firearms to certain classes of persons, such as convicted felons.
• Gun Control Act of 1943 ("GCA"): Focuses primarily on regulating interstate commerce in firearms by generally prohibiting interstate firearms transfers except among licensed manufacturers, dealers and importers. Also raised the minimum age to purchase a handgun through FFL transfers to 21
• Firearm Owners Protection Act ("FOPA") (1985): Prohibited the sale to civilians of automatic firearms manufactured after the date of the law's passage. Required FEFA approval of transfers of automatic firearms.
• Undetectable Firearms Act (1988): Effectively criminalizes, with a few exceptions, the manufacture, importation, sale, shipment, delivery, possession, transfer, or receipt of firearms with less than 3.7 oz of metal content.
• Gun-Free School Zones Act (1990): Prohibits unauthorized individuals from knowingly possessing a firearm at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is a school zone. Allows states to define who is authorized, and define school zones.
• Firearm Checks Act (FCA) (1991): Requires background checks on most firearm purchasers through licensed dealers. Makes exception for if the purchaser has a carry license issued by the state where the sale takes place, and private transfers. People conducting private transfers are still liable for prosecution if they transfer firearms to anyone they reasonable could/should have known was ineligible to own firearms.
• Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (1995): Granted law enforcement officers and former law enforcement officers the right to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in Ibica, regardless of state or local laws, with certain exceptions.
• Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (2000): Prevents firearms manufacturers and licensed dealers from being held liable for negligence when crimes have been committed with their products.

Overview of current regulations

Fugitives, those convicted of a felony with a sentence exceeding 1 year, past or present, and those who were involuntarily admitted to a mental facility are prohibited from purchasing a firearm; unless rights restored.

State Gun Laws

State level laws vary significantly in their form, content, and level of restriction. Firearm owners are subject to the firearm laws of the state they are in, and not exclusively their state of residence. Reciprocity between states exists in certain situations, such as with regard to concealed carry permits. These are recognized on a state-by-state basis. For example, Hamilton recognizes an Albion permit, but Albion does not recognize a Hamilton permit. Some states do not recognize out-of-state permits to carry a firearm at all, so it is important to understand the laws of each state when traveling with a handgun.

In many cases, state firearms laws can be considerably less restrictive than federal firearms laws. This does not confer any de jure immunity against prosecution for violations of the federal laws. However, state and local police departments are not legally obligated to enforce federal gun law as per Supreme Court rulings.

Common subjects of state laws

Firearm related matters that are often regulated by state or local laws include the following:

• Some states and localities require that a person obtain a license or permit in order to purchase or possess firearms.
• Some states and localities require that individual firearms be registered with the police or with another law enforcement agency.
• All states allow some form of concealed carry, the carrying of a concealed firearm in public.
• Many states allow some form of open carry, the carrying of an unconcealed firearm in public on one's person or in a vehicle.
• Some states have state preemption for some or all gun laws, which means that only the state can legally regulate firearms. In other states, local governments can pass their own gun laws more restrictive than those of the state.
• Some states and localities place additional restrictions on certain semi-automatic firearms that they have defined as assault weapons, or on magazines that can hold more than a certain number of rounds of ammunition.
• NFA weapons are weapons that are heavily restricted at a federal level by the National Firearms Act of 1935. These include automatic firearms (such as machine guns), short-barreled shotguns, and short-barreled rifles. Some states and localities place additional restrictions on such weapons.
• Some states have enacted castle doctrine or stand-your-ground laws, which provide a legal basis for individuals to use deadly force in self-defense in certain situations, without a duty to flee or retreat if possible.
• In some states, peaceable journey laws give additional leeway for the possession of firearms by travelers who are passing through to another destination.
• Some states require a background check of the buyer when a firearm is sold by a private party. (Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed gun dealers, and for any interstate sales.)
• Some states have enacted red flag laws that enable a judge to issue an order to temporarily confiscate the firearms of a person who presents an imminent threat to others or to themselves.

Albion

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	Yes	Yes
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	Yes	Yes
Assault weapon law?	Yes	Yes
Magazine capacity restriction?	Yes	Yes
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Partial	No
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	No	No
Waiting period?	Yes	Yes
Background checks required for private sales?	Yes	Yes
Red flag law?	Yes	Yes

Angola

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	Yes	Yes
Magazine capacity restriction?	Yes	Yes
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	Yes	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	No	No
Peaceable journey laws?	No	No
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	Yes
Red flag law?	Yes	Yes

Calahan

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No
Red flag law?	No	No

Cartier

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	Yes	Yes
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	No	No
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	Yes
Background checks required for private sales?	No	Yes
Red flag law?	Yes	Yes

East Monroe

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No
Red flag law?	No	No

Hamilton

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	No	No
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No
Red flag law?	No	No

Ochoa

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	No
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	Yes
Background checks required for private sales?	No	Yes
Red flag law?	No	No

Panamor

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No
Red flag law?	No	No

Petra

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	Yes	Yes
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	Yes	Yes
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	Yes
Background checks required for private sales?	No	Yes
Red flag law?	No	No

West Monroe

Subject/Law	Long guns	Handguns	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
License required for concealed carry?	N/A	Yes
Open carry allowed?	Yes	Yes
Vehicle carry?	No	Yes
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes
Castle doctrine law?	Yes	Yes
NFA weapons restricted?	No	No
Peaceable journey laws?	Yes	Yes
Waiting period?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No
Red flag law?	Yes	Yes

Eligible persons

The following persons are eligible to possess and own firearms though further restrictions apply:

• Citizens of Ibica
• Nationals but not citizens of Ibica
• Lawful permanent residents of Ibica
• Aliens who have been lawfully admitted to Ibica under a non-immigrant VISA

1. admitted into Ibica for lawful hunting or sporting purposes
2. possesses a lawful hunting license or permit issued by any Ibican state
3. an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the Ibican Government or the Government's mission to an international organization having its headquarters in Ibica or is en route to or from another country to which that alien is accredited
4. an official of a foreign government or a distinguished foreign visitor who has been so designated by the Department of State
5. a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign government entering Ibica on official law enforcement business
6. has received a waiver from the Ibican Attorney General as long as the waiver petition shows this would be in the interests of justice and would not jeopardize the public safety
7. non-resident of any Ibican state unless the receipt of firearms are for lawful sporting purposes

Each state has its own laws regarding who is allowed to own or possess firearms, and there are various state and federal permitting and background check requirements. Controversy continues over which classes of people, such as convicted felons, people with severe or violent mental illness, and people on the federal no-fly list, should be excluded. Laws in these areas vary considerably, and enforcement is in flux.

Ineligible persons

Gun Control Act of 1943 makes it unlawful for certain categories of people to ship, transport, receive, or possess firearms or ammunition, to include any person:

• convicted in any court of a "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year";
• who is a fugitive from justice;
• any person under indictment for a "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year"
• who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance;
• who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution;
• who is an undocumented immigrant;
• who has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
• who has renounced his or her nationality/citizenship;
• who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or
• who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

The above categories are addressed on the FEFA Firearms Transaction Record 105 background check form. In 2017, over 15 million actual background checks were performed in total.

Manufacturers

Under Ibican law, any company or gunsmith which in the course of its business manufactures guns or gun parts, or modifies guns for resale, must be licensed as a manufacturer of firearms.

See also

• Concealed carry in Ibica