The Second Amendment
What does the 2nd amendment say?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
A handgun can be held with ______
One hand.
People under the age of __ cannot buy long guns from licensed dealers.
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What was the goal of the NICS?
Making background checks easier and faster.
Is the gun in your possession during the waiting period?
No it is not.
The 2nd amendment, was adopted in what year?
A. 1790
B. 1787
C. 1794
D. 1791
D. 1791
What type of gun is a machine gun?
Machine guns are an example of an automatic firearm.
Those under the age of 18 cannot buy ______ from unlicensed dealers.
Handguns.
If someone has had a civil order filed against him or her can they buy a gun?
No.
"three-day limit" or "default proceed sale" loophole.
What did The Supreme Court say the Second Amendment protects?
A. The Supreme Court said the Second Amendment protects responsible, law-abiding citizens' rights to possess working handguns in their homes for self-defense.
B. The Supreme Court said the Second Amendment protects, any militias' rights to possess working handguns and/or long guns in their possession.
A. The Supreme Court said the Second Amendment protects responsible, law-abiding citizens' rights to possess working handguns in their homes for self-defense.
Guns can be __________ or___________.
Guns can be automatic or semi-automatic.
People under the age of __ are not allowed to buy handguns from licensed dealers.
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In 1993, Congress passed the _____ _______ Violence Prevention Act.
Brady Handgun
If the background check is not completed within three days what happens?
The purchase can move forward anyway.
What group supported The Supreme Courts Warning?
National Rifle Association's or (NRA)
What is a long gun?
A long gun is a firearm that is designed as a two-handed weapon with a long barrel.
According to the federal Gun Control Act of ____, certain categories of people are not allowed to buy guns.
1968
In ____, the FBI created system used for background checks.
1998
A. 7 days
B. 1 day
C. No waiting period
D. 10 days
Federal law does not impose a waiting period.
A group claims that the Supreme Court's ruling also applies to what certain kind of weapons?
Assault weapons.
2 examples of types of long guns.
Shotguns and rifles
What types of people are not allowed to buy guns according to the federal Gun Control Act? (You only need 2)
These categories people are people who have been convicted of felonies, which committed the most serious crimes such as murder, people who were involuntarily committed to a mental institution or who have certain mental conditions, people who are living in the U.S. illegally and people who were dishonorably discharged from the military.
What is the full name for the background check system made by the FBI.
National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
How long is California's waiting period for potential buyers?
California requires a 10-day waiting period for potential buyers.