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1. The main focus of gun-control efforts since the Tucson shooting has been __________ A. Restricting high-capacity magazines B. Lengthening waiting periods for hand gun purposes C. Halting sales of toy guns that look real D. Ensuring that felons do not have access to guns

2. The ruling in the US Supreme Court case McDonald v Chicago ________________ A. Applied only to Chicago for technical legal reasons B. Said that states cannot require firearm safety locks C. Applied the individual right to “bear arms” to all the states D. Established that waiting periods are constitutional

3. What prompted passage of the Brady Law, which created a system of background checks? A. The assassination of Senator and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy B. As assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan C. The mass shooting at Virginia Tech D. A historic Supreme Court ruling

4. Over the past several decades, support for gun control in the US has ________ A. Increased slightly B. Soared to new highs C. Dropped significantly D. Stayed constant

5. Compared with the general population, a greater percentage of high school students _________________ A. Want to repeal the Second Amendment B. Favor looser gun-control laws C. Favor stricter gun-control laws D. Want to curb TV violence

Fast Fact: In 2007, more than 3,000 children and teens in the US died from gunfire. That’s one death about every three hours. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Second Amendment: “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.” 1. Why was such an amendment important in the nation’s earliest years? Who made up the “militia” then?

2. Do you think there should be any restrictions on an individual’s right to own or carry guns today? If so, what kind?

3. Should people be able to carry concealed weapons into restaurants and bars? At school? On college campuses? Why or why not?

4. Why do you think more teens than adults support stronger gun-control laws?

5. When describing her bill to ban large-volume gun magazines, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY) said, “This is not a gun-control bill. I like to use the word ‘gun-safety bills.’” What point do you think she was trying to make? Do you agree?