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Gun Control Debate Terminology

Created by Meghan McGuinn 
5th Grade- Ada Merritt K-8 Center - 02.15.2019
PYP Exhibition Project: Gun Violence 
Across
This word means, the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members.
Because of the Brady Violence Gun Protection Act of 1993, a ______ ____ is required for anyone that seeks to purchase a firearm. (Please note - this response has 2 words.)
Word used to describe someone who is carrying a firearm
This word means, to take aggressive action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force, typically in a battle or war.
These words are used to describe a weapon, typically a handgun, which someone keeps hidden on their body or vehicle. (Please Note - this response has 2 words.)
These words are used to describe a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being; compromised _______ _____, is often sighted as contributor to violent acts. (Please note - this response is 2 words.)
Organization that advocates for gun rights (Note - this response is a 3-letter acronym commonly used to name this organization.)
The_______ loophole refers to the undocumented passing of weapons from one owner to another owner who wouldn't otherwise qualify (for a variety of reasons like prior felons, drug addicts, etc. -also dubbed the private sale exemption.)
A ________ expert is a forensic specialist who is responsible for collecting and analyzing evidence which includes firearms and ammunition.
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A ________ is designed and/or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.
A _______ _______ is a person that is federally licensed to sell weapons of any sort (depending on their state and local ordinances) through private purchasers (Please note - this response is 2 words.)
The law that created a persons right to bare arms (Please note - this response is 2 words.)
The _____ ____ act of 1968 provides for the restrictions on the types of people allowed to purchase firearms (like - no felons) and regulates inter state trading (since each state has their own laws about gun ownership) - (Please note -this response is 2 words.)
_____ means, a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
A ____ _____ is a plastic attachment that allows a semi-automatic weapon to operate as a fully automatic gun (and which the ATF ruled illegal) - (Please note - this response has 2 words.)
This #"hashtag" represents the student-led gun control movement which began after a gunman took the lives of 17 people and injured 15 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
a rifle, pistol, or other portable gun
_______ means, to take part in attack or violence against other people.
_______ means, a substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells.
a gun designed for use by one hand, especially a pistol or revolver