Laws
What is the minimum age requirement for purchasing a handgun from a licensed firearms dealer in the United States?
21
Which US president signed the Gun-Free School Zones Act into law, making it illegal to possess firearms in school zones?
Donald Trump or George Bush?
George Bush
What is the approximate number of gun-related deaths in the United States each year?
30 thousand or 40 thousand?
40 thousand
What term refers to laws that establish age restrictions on the purchase or possession of firearms, particularly handguns?
Minumum age laws
Which US state is known for its strong hunting culture and tradition?
Utah or Wisconsin?
Wisconsin
In which year was the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) established for background checks on firearm purchases?
1988 or 1998?
1998
In which year did the Federal Assault Weapons Ban expire, allowing for the manufacture and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms to resume?
2004 or 2006?
2004
What is the approximate number of privately-owned firearms in the United States?
380 million or 390 million?
390 Million
What type of laws restrict the carrying of firearms in specific locations, such as schools, government buildings, or public parks?
Gun-Free zone laws
What is the term for individuals who advocate for stricter gun control measures and regulations?
Gun Control advocates
What is the maximum magazine capacity allowed for newly manufactured firearms in states with Assault Weapons Bans?
10 or 20 rounds?
10 rounds
Which US president signed the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act into law, requiring background checks on firearms purchasers from licensed dealers?
Hint: (He was impeached in 1998)
Bill Clinton
How many mass shootings were there in the U.S in 2020?
500, 600, or 700?
What term refers to laws that require individuals to obtain a permit before purchasing a firearm, often involving background checks and safety training?
Permit-to-purchase laws
What term refers to the belief in the importance of firearm ownership for self-defense and protection?
Gun rights
What does AWB stand for?
Assault Weapons Ban
Which US president signed the Gun Control Act of 1968 into law, regulating the firearms industry and prohibiting certain categories of individuals from purchasing firearms?
Lyndon B. Johnson or Abraham Lincoln
Lyndon B. Johnson
According to the FBI, what is the most common type of firearm used in homicides in the United States?
Handguns or Rifles?
Handguns
What "check" refers to laws that aim to prevent individuals with mental illness or a history of violence from purchasing firearms?
Hint: California was the state who introduced it
Background checks
What is the term for events where individuals gather to buy, sell, and trade firearms and related accessories?
Hint: Cars hold the same type of event
Gun Shows
Which state requires a waiting period of up to 10 days for firearm purchases, allowing time for background checks and a cooling-off period?
California or Hawaii?
Hawaii
What was the name of the federal law passed in 1968 that prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunition to individuals under the age of 21?
What percentage of firearm deaths in the United States are unintentional?
0.92 percent or 1.2 percent?
1.2 percent
What term refers to laws that require individuals to safely store firearms to prevent access by unauthorized persons, especially children?
Hint: Safe (Blank) Laws
Safe storage Laws
What is the term for laws that protect the rights of individuals to openly carry firearms in public spaces?
Open carry laws