Overview of gun laws by nation

Gun Laws in Texas and the Impacts on Corporate Profits and ESG Performance, 2023 Research Study with Case Studies of Selected Texas-based Fortune 500 Companies

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Monday, May 29, 2023

This research report investigates the impact of gun laws on corporate profits and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance for companies headquartered in Texas.

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  • This research report investigates the impact of gun laws on corporate profits and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance for companies headquartered in Texas.
  • The study begins with an overview of gun laws in Texas, providing historical context and exploring recent developments and changes in legislation.
  • To provide a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of gun laws on specific businesses, the report presents case studies of selected Texas-based Fortune 500 companies.
  • These case studies offer insights into financial performance, profitability, ESG performance, and the influence of gun laws on business operations and strategies.

Government of Canada delivers on plan to build safer communities and reduce firearms violence

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.
  • The proposed regulations will be posted in Canada Gazette, Part I on June 26, 2021 for a 30-day public consultation period.
  • Canadian firearms owners are among the most safety conscious in the world and Canada has a strong, common-sense firearms regime in place.
  • Neither the Canadian Firearms Program nor the Government of Canada would hold information on the firearm transferred.

Government of Canada introduces new firearms legislation to protect Canadian communities

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada.

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  • Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada.
  • The Government has introduced new firearms legislation to keep Canadians safe and guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
  • Through legislation and other actions the Government will:
    Combat intimate partner and gender-based violence, and self-harm involving firearms by creating "red flag" and "yellow flag" laws.
  • The new legislation we introduced will help build on the practical and targeted measures we have taken to protect Canadians from firearms violence."

New firearms measures to combat crime and increase public safety

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Through the proposed legislation and other measures, the government would:

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  • Through the proposed legislation and other measures, the government would:
    Combat intimate partner and gender-based violence, and self-harm involving firearms by creating "red flag" and "yellow flag" laws.
  • These measures are part of a broader firearms strategy to increase public safety and build upon previous legislation and policies already in place.
  • This includes the ban on assault-style firearms, significant funding to provinces and territories to combat gun and gang violence, and investments in border security to tackle firearms smuggling.
  • In order to improve the firearms classification framework, the Minister of Justice will conduct a review of firearms classification.

Prime Minister announces ban on assault-style firearms

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms.

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  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms.
  • By the end of the amnesty period, all firearms owners must comply with the ban.
  • "Prohibiting these firearms immediately freezes the market in Canada for the most prevalent assault-style firearms that are not suitable for hunting or sports shooting purposes.
  • Firearms owners must keep their firearms securely stored in accordance with the storage requirements until more information on the buy-back program is available.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes request for comment on proposed revision to regulation governing possession of firearms

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Monday, April 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today published in the Federal Register a request for comments on a proposed revision to its regulation governing the possession and transportation of firearms at USACE-managed Water Resources Development Projects.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today published in the Federal Register a request for comments on a proposed revision to its regulation governing the possession and transportation of firearms at USACE-managed Water Resources Development Projects.
  • Comments may be submitted one of the following wayson or before June 12, 2020:
    The Federal eRulemaking Portal http://www.regulations.gov .
  • The revision will also eliminate the requirement for individuals to obtain written permission from a District Commander to carry a firearm on USACE-managed lands and waters.
  • The current regulation prohibits the possession of firearms unless being used for hunting, at authorized shooting ranges, or if written permission has been received from the District Commander.

Online Firearms Witnessing a Boom in Sales Over Coronavirus Fears - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

During a civil crisis, security companies, police, military and private individuals are seeing a need for increased firearms, ammunition, and security devices of all kinds.

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  • During a civil crisis, security companies, police, military and private individuals are seeing a need for increased firearms, ammunition, and security devices of all kinds.
  • Some online retailers of firearms & ammunition noted sales increases of more than 200 percent over February, and gun manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand.
  • Latest available reports in this sector include:

Global Firearms Sector Sees an Increase in Sales due to Coronavirus Fears - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

During a civil crisis, security companies, police, military and private individuals are seeing a need for increased firearms, ammunition, and security devices of all kinds.

Key Points: 
  • During a civil crisis, security companies, police, military and private individuals are seeing a need for increased firearms, ammunition, and security devices of all kinds.
  • Some online retailers of firearms & ammunition noted sales increases of more than 200 percent over February, and gun manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand.
  • Latest available reports in this sector include:

The Global Automatic Weapons Market is expected to grow from USD 5,812.12 Million in 2018 to USD 10,023.12 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.09%

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

On the basis of Product, the Global Automatic Weapons Market is studied across Automatic Cannons, Automatic Launchers, Automatic Rifles, Gatling Guns, and Machine Guns.

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  • On the basis of Product, the Global Automatic Weapons Market is studied across Automatic Cannons, Automatic Launchers, Automatic Rifles, Gatling Guns, and Machine Guns.
  • On the basis of Type, the Global Automatic Weapons Market is studied across Fully Automatic and Semi-Automatic.
  • On the basis of Caliber, the Global Automatic Weapons Market is studied across Large Caliber, Medium Caliber, and Small Caliber.
  • On the basis of End User, the Global Automatic Weapons Market is studied across Airborne, Land, Naval, and Handheld & Stationary.

South Carolina Gun Policies Among Nation's Weakest

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Monday, February 17, 2020

According to the annual Giffords Gun Law Scorecard published this past week, dozens of states have passed more than 135 gun safety laws since the tragedy in Parkland, FL on Feb. 14, 2018.

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  • According to the annual Giffords Gun Law Scorecard published this past week, dozens of states have passed more than 135 gun safety laws since the tragedy in Parkland, FL on Feb. 14, 2018.
  • In the 2019 state legislative cycle alone, 22 states and DC signed 70 gun safety bills into law.
  • Nationally, South Carolina is 12th in gun death rate, 8th in firearm homicide rate, 5th in domestic violence fatalities, with rising gun violence in urban areas.
  • According to scorecard data, gun violence is the 2nd leading cause of death for SC children under 17 and ranks 7th in crime gun exports.