The Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA) is a federal law passed in 1986 to protect the rights of gun owners and regulate the sale and transportation of firearms.
It protects the rights of gun owners and regulates the sale and transportation of firearms.
It was passed in 1986.
No, FOPA protects the rights of gun owners.
Yes, it regulates the sale of firearms.
It regulates the transportation of firearms.
FOPA can sometimes override state laws on gun ownership.
FOPA does impose some restrictions on gun ownership.
FOPA does address background checks for firearm purchases.
FOPA does not impose a waiting period for purchasing firearms.
FOPA allows for private sales of firearms under certain circumstances.
There are some exceptions to the regulations under FOPA.
FOPA does provide some provisions for carrying firearms across state lines.
FOPA does regulate the types of firearms that can be owned.
There are penalties for violating FOPA regulations.
FOPA allows for the legal ownership of firearms for self-defense.
5/5 - (67 vote) Categories FAQWayne is a 58 year old, very happily married father of two, now living in Northern California. He served our country for over ten years as a Mission Support Team Chief and weapons specialist in the Air Force. Starting off in the Lackland AFB, Texas boot camp, he progressed up the ranks until completing his final advanced technical training in Altus AFB, Oklahoma.
He has traveled extensively around the world, both with the Air Force and for pleasure.
Wayne was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (second award), for his role during Project Urgent Fury, the rescue mission in Grenada. He has also been awarded Master Aviator Wings, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Combat Crew Badge.
He loves writing and telling his stories, and not only about firearms, but he also writes for a number of travel websites.
