Types of Weapons
What are AK-47 and AR-15 rifles referred to as?
Assault weapons
People under the age of __ are not allowed to buy handguns from licensed dealers.
14
7
35
18
21
99
21
What year did Congress pass the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act?
1997
1994
1993
2000
1993
When was the Amendment adopted?
1987
1430
1791
1781
1791
Fill in the blank, _____ _____ does not require gun owners or gun buyers to obtain a license.
Federal Law
Automatic guns
Semi-automatic
Handguns
Long guns
Finish the sentence, People who are living in the ___ illegally and people who were dishonorable discharged from the military cannot buy guns either.
U.S.
The NICS uses a massive database to do what?
Check criminal and mental health histories.
Finish the sentence, if the ____ are effective for defense purposes, they are legally allowed.
firearms
In some states, what do purchasers need in order to prove that they've gone through required safety training?
Firearm Safety Certificate
Two examples of a long gun?
Shotguns
Rifles
Finish the sentence, According to the Federal Control Act of ___,certain categories of people are not allowed to buy guns.
1977
1965
1968
1953
1968
When did the FBI create the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
1989
2004
1998
1992
1998
What does NRA stand for?
National Rifle Association's
A ______ is a license that has to remain valid for as long as the person owns the firearm, not just the moment they purchase it.
license to own
What is the job of an automatic firearm?
An automatic firearm keeps firing bullets while the trigger is pressed, as long as there are bullets to fire.
Who can buy long guns from a dealer who is unlicensed?
Anyone over 18
Anyone
Anyone over 21
Anyone
Sellers are required to keep what?
Records of gun sales
Make records available to law enforcement
And report any theft or loss of their firearms
What did the Supreme Court have to say about the Second Amendment?
protects responsible, law abiding citizens rights to possess working handguns in their home for self defense.
What U.S.State must have the owners register with the state?
Hawaii
What is the main difference between auto and semi-auto handguns?
Automatic firearms keep firing bullets as long as the trigger is pressed, while semi-automatic firearms fire one bullet per trigger press.
Gun laws specify what actions are allowed, what actions?
Manufacturing
Buying
Selling or owning guns.
What does running a background check mean?
Running a background check means finding out whether some can legally buy a gun.
Word for word, what is the Second Amendment?
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep a bear arms, shall not be infringed.
What does permit to purchase mean?
When purchasers need a permit or license in order to buy certain kinds of firearms.