09/16/2026
Abuse and fi****ms are a deadly combination. If you're a victim of abuse whose abuser has access to a gun, you don't need to be an expert in the law. You deserve to be safe, no matter what.
It can be helpful for safety planning to think about which laws the abuser might be breaking, and who you can call for help if you're in immediate danger. Keep reading: https://buff.ly/9zcRUlh
[Image description: Text reads: "What is the difference between federal and state gun laws? Major differences between federal and state gun laws are: who makes the law, who prosecutes people who break the law, and what the penalty is. If youβre a victim of abuse whose abuser has access to a gun, it can be very helpful to familiarize yourself with the laws they may be breaking and who you can call for help if youβre in danger. Visit WomensLaw.org to learn more and speak with our team on the free WomensLaw Email Hotline." The WomensLaw and NNEDV logos are at the bottom, reading: "WomensLaw.org a project of NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]