Gun laws in American Samoa
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Gun laws in American Samoa regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the unincorporated territory of American Samoa.[1][2]
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit required to purchase? | Yes | N/A | A license is required to possess or import long guns or ammunition. Handguns are prohibited for civilian possession despite D.C. v Heller and McDonald v Chicago. | |
| Firearm registration? | Yes | Yes | All firearms must be registered with the American Samoa Public Safety Department. | |
| Assault weapon law? | No | No | All handguns and centerfire firearms banned; Only 12, 16, 20 and 410 gauge shotguns and shotgun shells and 22 caliber rifles and their ammunitions are allowed | |
| Magazine capacity restriction? | No | No | ||
| Concealed carry allowed? | N/A | No | Concealed carry is illegal. | |
| License required for open carry? | Yes | Yes | Open carry is legal for holders of a valid License to Possess which are required to purchase and possess firearms;[3] though Licenses to Possess have been restricted to only shotguns and rimfire rifles since 1991, effectively banning handguns.[4] Licenses issued for handguns and other firearms prior to 1991 are grandfathered as long as they remain valid.[5] | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | Yes | Explosive weapons, machine guns, gas guns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and silencers are prohibited.[6] | |
| Peaceable journey laws? | No | No | Federal law (FOPA) applies. |