States with strongest, weakest gun laws
Connecticut lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups call the strongest and most comprehensive gun legislation in the nation. Take a look at states with the weakest and strongest gun laws.
Connecticut lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups call the strongest and most comprehensive gun legislation in the nation. Gov. Dannel Malloy is expected to sign the bill, which bans some weapons as well as the sale or purchase of high-capacity magazines like those used in the Newtown shooting. The bill also requires background checks for all gun purchases.
Connecticut lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups call the strongest and most comprehensive gun legislation in the nation. Gov. Dannel Malloy is expected to sign the bill, which bans some weapons as well as the sale or purchase of high-capacity magazines like those used in the Newtown shooting. The bill also requires background checks for all gun purchases.
The debate over gun control continues to be a hot topic in America. Take a look at which states have the strictest and weakest gun laws, according to ratings from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
The Brady Campaign awards each state up to 100 points based on the strength of laws dealing with things like regulations on gun dealers, the strength of background checks, records keeping, permit requirements, bans on assault weapons and laws dealing with child safety.
These are the states with the Brady Campaign said had the strongest gun laws as of 2011, which is the most recent ranking:
1. California: 81 points
2. New Jersey: 72 points
3. Massachusetts: 65 points
4. New York: 62 points
5. Connecticut: 58 points
6. Hawaii: 50 points
7. Maryland: 45 points
8. Rhode Island: 44 points
9. Illinois: 35 points
10. Pennsylvania: 26 points
And here are the states with that come in at the bottom of the list:
41 (tie): Florida: 3 points
41 (tie): Wisconsin: 3 points
47 (tie): Idaho: 2 points
47 (tie): Kentucky: 2 points
47 (tie): Louisiana: 2 points
47 (tie): Montana: 2 points
47 (tie): North Dakota: 2 points
47 (tie): Oklahoma: 2 points
50 (tie): Alaska: 0 points
50 (tie): Arizona: 0 points
50 (tie): Utah: 0 points
