Originally Posted by Matt_X

Hello Marcello,
For similar reasons of history and geography, you will find 50 different sets of rules and regulations in the USA. These state laws are the ones that most effect private purchases, carry, and transportation. Pennsylania colonial policy was basically pacifist, and had no mandatory militia until late 1776. Contrast that with Virginia, a royal colony begun as a commercial venture, and so forth. So it is hard to generalize US practices.


Another issue is that some practices are not spelled out explicity by state law. So the interpretation falls on the courts if there is a dispute. For example while New Jersey's laws are very explicit about some things, transportation rules leave room for interpretation.

Matt