To possess firearms means having ownership or control over firearms (guns). This term includes both physical possession as well as ownership rights associated with firearms.
Related terms
Second Amendment: The amendment to the United States Constitution that protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
Gun Control: Laws or regulations aimed at restricting or regulating the sale, possession, or use of firearms.
Background Check: A process conducted by authorities to verify a person's eligibility to purchase or possess firearms based on certain criteria (e.g., criminal record, mental health history).