The National Firearms Act of 1934 was a federal law in the United States that imposed certain regulations and restrictions on the ownership, sale, and transfer of specific types of firearms. It aimed to regulate and control firearms considered particularly dangerous or used for criminal purposes.
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Prohibition Era: Refers to the period in U.S. history from 1920 to 1933 when the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide.
Second Amendment: The Second Amendment is part of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights, which protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms.
Gun Control: Refers to policies or laws that aim to regulate the possession, use, and transfer of firearms with the goal of reducing gun violence.