There are many laws and limitations that prohibit people from obtaining fire arms. To many these rules may seem silly and over protective; but when we really analyze how much of a public threat a gun is if it is in unstable hands we would all agree that it is important that we take the purchase of firearms seriously. The article “Permit to Buy Ammunition and Limits on Hand Gun Purchases” explains clearly many of the limitations that come into play when buying a fire arm. Rules like no one who is a former fugitive or addicted to any kind of substance cannot legally carry a gun.