CHAPTER 2

2. Carry Carrying a firearm hidden from view in public.
3. Health Considerations around mental health in relation to gun ownership and violence prevention.
5. Violence Violent incidents involving firearms.
9. Background Check Background check required for all firearm purchases, including private sales.
12. Abbreviation for major U.S. organization advocating gun rights.
13. Health Approach Framework viewing gun violence as a preventable health issue.
15. Weapon Firearm that continuously fires when the trigger is held down.
16. Use of force to protect oneself from harm.
17. Flag Law Law allowing temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a risk.
19. Safety Welfare and protection of the general public, a common concern in gun debates.

1. Check Screening process to verify the eligibility of a person to purchase a firearm.
4. Weapon Military-style semi-automatic firearm, often debated in gun control discussions.
6. General term for a gun.
7. Period Mandated delay between purchasing and receiving a firearm.
8. Amendment Constitutional right to bear arms in the U.S.Gun Control : Regulations or policies to restrict or limit the sale and use of firearms.
10. Shooting Incident involving multiple victims of gun violence in a public setting.
11. Your Ground Law Law permitting self-defense without the duty to retreat.
14. Official permission required to carry or own a firearm.
18. Rights The rights of individuals to own and carry firearms.