In recent years, the number of American renters has hit an all-time high, and simultaneously, crime has also surged. This should prompt lawmakers nationwide to review and update state statutes to ensure Americans can exercise their Second Amendment rights.
The Policy Tip Sheet Below States in part:
“In most states, landlords, including large corporate landlords, can choose to ban gun possession on their premises. This means that, in practice, millions of Americans cannot own a gun, or that gun ownership is extremely burdensome.”
Does your state protect renters’ Second Amendment Rights? Not many states do.
“Only three states currently have laws on the books intended to protect the Second Amendment rights of renters: Ohio, Minnesota, and Texas. Just one state, Tennessee, has a law that explicitly allows landlords to ban the possession of a firearm. This means that in 46 states lawmakers have failed to address this important issue, raising serious concerns about the rights of gun owners.”
Read the rest of the Policy Tip Sheet here.
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