United States
42 states only require two background checks (a state check and a federal check) to purchase a firearm. These checks are performed instantly at the time of purchase, and the customer can then walk out of the store with a weapon. 8 states impose a waiting period after purchase of a firearm.
In 33 states private sellers are not required to run background checks of any kind.
In many states there is no limit on the number of firearms that can be purchased over nay length of time.
Semi-automatics can be enhanced with legal devices that make them an automatic.
Some gun control laws have been passed to require certain sellers to perform background checks, however these laws are sometimes not enforced.
United Kingdom
Separate licenses for different types of firearms
Certificates and licenses can be revoked if police feel that someone is unfit to own a firearm and last five years before they must be renewed
People looking to own a gun must first fill out paperwork stating that they have a justification or specific need for owning one
Location and potential use are taken into account based on location and occupation for different firearms, such as shotguns being more common in rural areas for hunting and protecting livestock
Criteria are much tougher for firearms than for shotguns
Officers must be sure that owners have a safe place to keep their guns
Semi-automatics, automatics, and handguns were all banned after incidents in which they were used to open fire on the public
Iceland
Required medical examination and written test before gun can be purchased
Police are unarmed except for a specialized “Viking Squad” that are rarely ever called
All semi-automatics, automatics, and handguns are banned from public use
Must take a course and pass a test at the police station
Are specifically asked about mental health by a medical examiner
A person who owns three or more guns is required by law to have a legal gun safe
Fun Fact: In recent years, Iceland has had no gun-related deaths
Australia
All semi-automatics, automatics, and shotguns are banned
Must have justifiable reason to own a gun, self-protection is not an acceptable reason
Must pass thorough background checks
28 day waiting period is enforced
Government bought back and destroyed existing banned guns
Japan
Only legal guns are shotguns and air-rifles
Must attend an all-day class and pass a written exam, classes are only held once a month
Must take and pass a shooting range test
Must have a mental health examination, drug test, and background check
Must provide police with specific location of the gun and ammo in your home which must be locked up in separate locations
Police must inspect the gun every year and classes and test must be retaken every three years
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