Sorry I missed your inquiry. One of my businesses that was sold off a few years ago required me to have a FFL license and I have been interested in researching our nations early history since high school. That said, while I may not be the foremost authority I may be able to answer some question you have about gun ownership pertaining to the rights and requirements for possession. If you have never purchased a firearm a good place to start would be reviewing ATF form 4473 which is required to be filed before any transaction will be completed. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/4...n-record-over-counter-atf-form-53009/download
I actually have shot my grandfathers rifle far more than my personal handgun. Certain nuisance critters on the farm can be troublesome at times. Being that he's getting up there in age, and has Parkinson. My uncle or I typically handle what he used to.