Guns in the us

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  1. 1. A weapon that shoots bullets using gunpowder, such as a pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
  2. 4. A fully automatic firearm that continues firing bullets as long as the trigger is held down
  3. 7. A person who fires a gun,the term often refers to someone involved in a shooting.
  4. 8. A shooting that occurs on school grounds, often involving students or staff.
  5. 10. powerful U.S. organization that supports gun rights and opposes many gun control laws.
  6. 11. Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects the right to keep and bear arms
  7. 12. An incident in which several people are shot in a single event, often in a public place.
  8. 14. A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand, such as a pistol or revolver.
  9. 15. carry To have a firearm on one’s person, either openly or concealed.
  10. 16. The metal projectile that is fired from a gun and travels toward the target.
  11. 18. To limit access, use, or availability of something.
  12. 20. Carrying a weapon, especially a firearm (adj.)
  13. 21. The killing of one person by another, whether intentional or unintentional.
  14. 22. To control an activity through laws or official rules.
  15. 24. A long firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a grooved barrel that improves accuracy.
  16. 26. A review of a person’s criminal and mental health history before they can legally buy a gun.
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  1. 2. To make sure that laws or rules are obeyed.
  2. 3. To stop something from happening, especially harm or violence.
  3. 5. Laws and policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, ownership, and use of firearms.
  4. 6. A term often used to describe certain semi-automatic firearms designed for rapid firing.
  5. 9. bullets or cartridges used in firearms.
  6. 13. The constitutional provision that guarantees the right of U.S. citizens to own firearms.
  7. 17. metallic little bar which is pressed with one finger to fire a gun
  8. 19. The act of intentionally causing one’s own death; firearms are a common method in the U.S.
  9. 23. A container that holds bullets,usually detachable.
  10. 25. Organization that influences government decisions