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law
Law is a system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. Laws can be made by a collective legislature or by a single legislator, resulting in statutes, by the executive through decrees and regulations, or by judges through binding precedent, normally in common law jurisdictions. Private individuals can create legally binding contracts, including arbitration agreements that may elect to accept alternative arbitration to the normal court process. The formation of laws themselves may be influenced by a constitution, written or tacit, and the rights encoded therein. The law shapes politics, economics, history and society in various ways and serves as a mediator of relations between people.
A general distinction can be made between (a) civil law jurisdictions (including Catholic canon law and socialist law), in which the legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates their laws, and (b) common law systems, where judge-made precedent is accepted as binding law. Historically, religious laws played a significant role even in settling of secular matters, which is still the case in some religious communities, particularly Jewish, and some countries, particularly Islamic. Islamic Sharia law is the world's most widely used religious law.
The adjudication of the law is generally divided into two main areas referred to as (i) Criminal law and (ii) Civil law. Criminal law deals with conduct that is considered harmful to social order and in which the guilty party may be imprisoned or fined. Civil law (not to be confused with civil law jurisdictions above) deals with the resolution of lawsuits (disputes) between individuals or organizations. These resolutions seek to provide a legal remedy (often monetary damages) to the winning litigant. Under civil law, the following specialties, among others, exist: Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to trading on derivatives markets. Property law regulates the transfer and title of personal property and real property. Trust law applies to assets held for investment and financial security. Tort law allows claims for compensation if a person's property is harmed. Constitutional law provides a framework for the creation of law, the protection of human rights and the election of political representatives. Administrative law governs what executive branch agencies may and may not do, procedures that they must follow to do it, and judicial review when a member of the public is harmed by an agency action. International law governs affairs between sovereign states in activities ranging from trade to military action. To implement and enforce the law and provide services to the public by public servants, a government's bureaucracy, military, and police are vital. While all these organs of the state are creatures created and bound by law, an independent legal profession and a vibrant civil society inform and support their progress.
Law provides a rich source of scholarly inquiry into legal history, philosophy, economic analysis and sociology. Law also raises important and complex issues concerning equality, fairness, and justice. There is an old saying that 'all are equal before the law', although Jonathan Swift argued that 'Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through.' In 1894, the author Anatole France said sarcastically, "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets, and steal loaves of bread." Writing in 350 BC, the Greek philosopher Aristotle declared, "The rule of law is better than the rule of any individual." Mikhail Bakunin said: "All law has for its object to confirm and exalt into a system the exploitation of the workers by a ruling class". Cicero said "more law, less justice". Marxist doctrine asserts that law will not be required once the state has withered away.
I have 100 rounds of this ammo in pristine boxes. They are all the same lot, purchased about 18-24mo ago and stored in my safe ever since. I never touched the cases or bullets on these, never loaded them into mags, chambered them, no stories at all with these.
They go for about $36 / 20 online...
So I was just looking at the page on Fostech's website for their Echo trigger which fires on the pull and release. Then I noticed that they are listing Oregon as one of the states they cannot ship to. This came as a total surprise to me. Can somebody clue me in as to what law it is that makes...
Among the illegal guns the elderly collector had that the police in Kiel seized were this 88mm towed Flak gun:
And the 75mm gun on this 45 ton Panther Panzer V Tank:
The Police admitted that neither weapon was still capable of being fired, as they had both been deactivated. However...
Saw this on another forum.
Yesterday Nevada's Attorney General deemed a new Nevada
law passed on November 8 requiring background checks on
private gun sales unenforceable. The law was to have gone into
effect January 1, 2017.
The ballot initiative called "Question 1" required all private
guns...
What would be a better take to the range or all around gun for a gift for my father inlaw? Torn between a beautiful 1951 marlin 336a. It had nice character and wear on it. Not abused looking but not brand new either. Just had that "I got plenty more life in me" look.
Or just a plain ole brand...
Josh Huff, former star receiver for the Oregon Ducks football team, and 1st round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014, has been released from the team for committing gun related crimes.
Huff, whose legal residence is in gun friendly Texas, had an unloaded pistol that is registered in...
Hello, I am looking to buy a Glock 19. One problem, I'm 20. My father would be buying the pistol, on one condition: We need to find a way to transfer ownership to myself. Is it possible??
A few question you may have: Yes, we both live in Oregon, Yes, we have clean backgrounds.
Please feel free...
Gun Owners Least Likely Criminals, Report Finds
one of the things that may be concerning with the continuing growth of CCW in America is CHL holders commiting crimes, the antis will use that as an excuse to prohohibit "shall issue". Example, the Orlando nightclub shooter
Republicans finally got a law passed in the state of Indiana to allow deer to be hunted with rifles in the state. HOWEVER, THE LAW LIMITS HUNTERS TO ONLY USING RIFLES WITH TWO BORE SIZES: .243 AND .308
Using ANY ammunition with a different bore diameter is ILLEGAL!!!
Man, why would someone...
The ATF Is Illegally Hoarding American Gun Owners’ Personal Information
The ATF Is Illegally Hoarding American Gun Owners’ Personal Information (http://dailycaller.com/2016/08/02/the-atf-is-illegally-hoarding-american-gun-owners-personal-information/)
14th amendment
If this amendment is honored, how can they pass a law that restricts citizens more than citizens that are police?
If they limit the type of firearm or size of magazines for the everyday citizens, should it not also apply to all the citizens including police?
In light of the...
Hello sorry if this isn't in the right thread, just got off the phone with my LGS asked about my current purchase person on the end said my status on my purchase is on delay , bought my first handgun second purchase first was an ar instant clear I'm wondering if they do 2 different BGC since...
Hey folks,
Just FYI, this is the last week for 25% discounted registration for the Law of Self Defense Class being held at Threat Dynamics (Sherwood OR, SW of Portland) on Saturday, August 13. On Wednesday July 13 the price jumps $50, so to avoid that you need to register prior to that date...
Gov. Jerry Brown signs six gun-control bills, vetoes five (http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Gov-Jerry-Brown-signs-six-gun-control-bills-8336745.php)
adds and expands assault weapons definitions
adds high capacity magazines and outlaws possession
bans bullet button feature
background check...
Anyone know or have a quess as to antique firearms and Oregon's new law?
C&R's have been discussed and it seems that the consensus is that C&R isn't worth anything in private transactions. I've had talks with various Oregon FFLs and they believe that the C&R is still good when buying from them...