In the early United States (1780-1800) were there any laws or provisions that would have prevented a private citizen from owning large military hardware like cannons or other field artillery? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In the early United States (1780-1800) were there any laws or provisions that would have prevented a private citizen from owning large military hardware like cannons or other field artillery?

by AUSinUSA

Georgy_K_Zhukov

More of course can be said, but we have some older, related threads on this in the FAQ to start you off.