University of Wyoming
09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 13:40
UW Firearms Research Center Conference Focuses on Impact of National Firearms Act
The Firearms Research Center (FRC) and the Wyoming Law Review, both housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, will host a conference, "The National Firearms Act (NFA): A Discussion on Its Historical and Legal Relationship With the Second Amendment," Friday, Oct. 18.
"As we advance our mission to enhance the conversation around firearms and the Second Amendment, this year's conference will provide a deep dive into the National Firearms Act, exploring its historical impact, legal interpretations and the practical realities it presents for gun owners and lawmakers alike," says Ashley Hlebinsky, executive director of the FRC.
The one-day in-person and online conference will bring together legal scholars, historians, firearms experts, lawyers, policymakers and community leaders. Attendees can expect insightful discussions on topics such as the evolution of the NFA, current legal challenges and its broader societal implications.
"We are excited to host this important conference, which will serve as a valuable resource for those seeking to better understand the complexities of the NFA and its role in modern firearm regulations," says George Mocsary, director of the FRC. "Through open dialogue and collaboration, we hope to enhance legal literacy and foster productive engagement across various sectors."
The conference is free and open to the public. Continuing legal education credits are available for certain events. For more information on the agenda, speakers, locations and to reserve a spot, visit the event webpage.
For additional questions, email [email protected].
About the Firearms Research Center
The FRC was founded at UW in 2023 to establish more voices in the firearms discussion; create a pipeline of graduates prepared to serve as firearms lawyers; and act as a reliable, nonpartisan resource for firearms-related information.
By bringing together scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines and experts without traditional academic backgrounds, the FRC's aim is to foster a broad discourse and produce meaningful change in how firearms are discussed and understood. The center serves as a resource for academics, practitioners, lawmakers, members of the media and the public on the uses and roles of firearms in society -- both past and present.
For more information, visit www.firearmsresearchcenter.org.
About the Wyoming Law Review
The Wyoming Law Review publishes articles written by practitioners and professors from throughout the country, as well as case notes and comments written by students attending the UW College of Law. The Law Review is managed and edited by an editorial board of third-year students under the supervision of a faculty adviser.
The editorial staff is composed of second- and third-year law students selected on the basis of high scholarship and excellence in writing. Appointment to the Law Review is one of the highest honors conferred by the College of Law. Members of the editorial staff write comments and case notes for the student section of the Law Review. All students are eligible to contribute to the student section.
For more information, visit https://scholarship.law.uwyo.edu/wlr/.