Organizations and People
Who is David Hogg?
Survivor of the Parkland school shooting. Current gun control activist who spread awareness. Currently Democratic National Convention Vice Chair.
What organization fights to protect and expand people's rights to own firearms in the United States?
The NRA (National Rifle Association)
What is a firearm?
A firearm is a mechanical device, such as a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
How many US States have very strong gun laws?
8. This includes: New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Maryland
True or False: There are more gun dealers than McDonalds in the United States
What two important figures were killed in the 1960s as a result of gun violence?
Martin Luther King Jr. & John F Kennedy
What does the right to "bear arms" mean for US Citizens?
It means the right to own a gun in the United States.
What does the NRA stand for?
National Rifle Association.
How many U.S. citizens die as a result of gun violence each year in America?
43,000 gun-related deaths per year in the US
How long does it take to reload a musket?
15-30 seconds
What is the Newtown Action Alliance?
An organization created after Sandy Hook school shooting. Leads gun control actions like the Lunch & Lobby.
What does the Second Amendment guarantee citizens?
The right to keep and own guns ("bare arms").
What are the most common guns in the United States today?
AR15s and AK47s
During the COVID-19 pandemic, by what percentage did gun violence increase in the United States?
Gun violence increased by 43% from 2020 to 2023.
What school shooting did David Hogg survive?
The Parkland High School Shooting
What is lobbying?
Influencing politicians, by meeting with them or calling them, to inform them about legislation and ask them for their vote.
What has the Trump administration done to gun control legislation?
The current administration is stripping gun control laws.
What is a Political Fund?
It is an organization that is dedicated to raising money for a specific candidate, group of candidates, union or political party.
How many American teenagers die as a result of gun violence every day in the United States?
Tragically, 27 teenagers die EVERY DAY IN THE US as a result of gun violence.
How many times more likely is someone in the United States to die by gun violence compared to other "high income" countries?
Someone in the US is 26x more likely to be killed by guns.
What is the name of David Hogg's book?
#Never Again
When was the Gun Control Act passed?
1968
What is the name of David Hogg's organization?
March For Our Lives
Which state has the strongest gun laws?
California
What are steps citizens in the U.S. can take to speak out against gun violence?
Vote for politicians who are anti-gun, stay informed about new laws and rules, contact your local representatives if you want them to vote for gun control, or share the information you learned today.