Justice Department Aims to Bust Ghost Guns
The Justice Department issued a new final rule regulating guns that can be assembled at home.
Firearms Regulation through Constitutional Litigation
The Supreme Court applies a contested history of firearms regulation to evaluate the constitutionality of firearms restrictions.
The Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 Regulatory Term
Scholars and practitioners discuss the Court’s most significant regulatory decisions of the last term.
Arguments Against a “Statutory Second Amendment”
Scholar argues that state laws preempting local gun regulation hinder progress.
An End Run Around the Gun Industry Liability Shield
New York lawmakers’ attempt to regulate guns will result in significant legal challenges.
Reducing Information Asymmetry in the American Gun Market
Given the dangers of gun ownership, the firearms industry should be subject to warning label requirements.
Defining “Assault Weapons”
Attempts to regulate “assault weapons” will be futile as long as the term lacks a clear definition.
The Economic Approach to Evaluating Gun Control Policies
An economic approach more fully captures the cost of gun violence than a public health approach.
A Call to Arms Research
Lack of quality data hinders policymakers’ ability to create effective gun regulation.
Gun Regulation Is Costly—and Not the Only Option
Policymakers should deploy strategies beyond regulation to reduce gun-related harm.
What Firearms Law and Regulatory Scholarship Can Learn from Each Other
Firearms law and regulatory scholars must come together to tackle the gun control problem.
Limitations of Federal Gun Regulation
Existing and proposed federal regulations on gun dealers are inadequate.