Gun laws in the USA
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms (own guns)
In which country do school shootings happen the most?
USA
More gun stores or Mcdonald's in the USA?
Gun stores
78.000-129.000 !!!
What are guns typically used for (hobby)?
Hunting
What is the age limit of owning a gun in the USA
18 / 21
Are teachers at the moment in the USA allowed to carry guns?
No
What is the NRA?
National rifle association
For gun ownership.
The most owned type of gun in the USA?
Handgun
When was the second amendment made?
A) 1854
B) 1921
C) 1791
C) 1791
What is the biggest school shooting in american history?
A) Virginia tech
B) Columbine
C) Sandy Hook
Virginia tech
How many hate crimes each year involve guns?
A) 20.800
B) 10.300
C) 8500
8500
Percentage % of families owning at least one gun?
30-40%
Which state has the strictest gun control laws in the USA?
California
What is an emergency drill?
Exercises preparing students in case of a school shooting
Roughly, how many guns are in the USA today?
300 million
Roughly In percentage % how many americans want:
- Stricter gun laws
- Are fine with the laws at the moment
- Less strict gun laws
58% favor stricter gun laws.
26% say that U.S. gun laws are about right
15% favor less strict gun laws.
What is the maximum penalty(dom) for illegally owning a gun in the USA? How many years in jail?
2 years
What is the name of the school shooting that took place in 2012?
Extra: how many died?
Sandy Hook elementary school
total of 28 deaths
What is the leading cause of gun deaths in the USA?
Suicide
Which famous city is often in the news for a lot of shootings?
Hint: Stars with a C
Chicago