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