

Resources
Firearms and Domestic Violence Statutes by State
This matrix contains state and territorial firearm statutes as they relate to civil protection orders, criminal offenses, procedures, prohibited transferees, licenses/permits, and background checks.
Firearm Checklist: Advocates
This checklist provides information for advocates facilitating a discussion with survivors about firearms.
Firearm Checklist: Judges
This checklist for judges provides key information on the federal Gun Control Act provisions prohibiting purchase or possession of firearms by those subject to a protection order or those convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Firearm Checklist: Law Enforcement
This checklist for law enforcement provides information on two classes of persons prohibited under the domestic violence related provisions of the federal Gun Control Act.
Firearm Checklist: Prosecutors
This guide for prosecutors provides key information on the federal Gun Control Act prohibiting those subject to a protection order or those convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing a firearm or ammunition.