gun free zones became a thing in 1990.
when did gun free zones become a thing?
1990
finally, crime control act of 1990 was intended to improve safety in public places by making gun free zones. in recent years, there have been mass shooting in places such as schools, churches, and movie theaters. for example, in 2008 five students were shot at northern illinois university including the gunman. prior to this tragedy bills such as brady bill act was already in place through crime control act of 1990. according to u.s congress,the bill"prohibits certain persons from shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce or possessing any firearm in or affecting commerce.”this means that cannot have a handgun unless it is the license to a certain state. to ensure the safety of people, just as drug-free zones, in public places there are postings gun free zones areas.
crime control act of 1990
free-trade zones are referred to as "foreign-trade zones" in the united states (foreign trade zones act of 1934). in the united states, ftzs provide customs-related advantages as well as exemptions from state and local inventory taxes. in other countries, they have been called "duty free export processing zones," "export free zones," "export processing zones," "free export zones," "free zones," "industrial free zones," "investment promotion zones," "maquiladoras," and "special economic zones." some were previously called "free ports". free zones range from specific-purpose manufacturing facilities to areas where legal systems and economic regulation vary from the normal provisions of the country concerned. free zones may reduce taxes, customs duties, and regulatory requirements for registration of business. zones around the world often provide special exemptions from normal immigration procedures and foreign investment restrictions as well as other features. free zones are intended to foster economic activity and employment that could occur elsewhere.
free-trade zone