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Understanding the National Firearms Act of 1934: Purpose, Coverage, and Lasting Impact

The National Firearms Act of 1934, commonly called the NFA or NFA 1934, is a United States federal law that established the first comprehensive system for taxing and regulating...

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Bump Stock: Definition, Mechanics, and Regulatory History

Bump stocks are devices designed to increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles by using recoil to facilitate repeated trigger presses. This explainer describes their bas...

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