Question 1

In District of Columbia v. Heller the Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to&#10;A) Own any type of weapon so long as it is registered.&#10;B) Use a firearm for any purpose.&#10;C) Possess a firearm within one's home.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.

Question 2

The Lautenberg Amendment to the Brady Act prohibits gun ownership for individuals convicted of what type of crime?&#10;A) Domestic violence.&#10;B) Drug sales.&#10;C) Assault.&#10;D) Riot.

Accepted Answer

The Lautenberg Amendment specifically prohibits individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from owning firearms.

Question 3

Florida was the first state to enact which type of law?&#10;A) Castle exception.&#10;B) Stand your ground.&#10;C) Don't ask, don't tell.&#10;D) Open season.

Accepted Answer

Florida was the first state to enact the "Stand Your Ground" law in 2005, which allows individuals to use force in self-defense without the duty to retreat when they perceive a threat.

Question 4

The Second Amendment right to own a gun&#10;A) Is applicable to the states.&#10;B) Is limited to handguns.&#10;C) Was recently amended.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Second Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to apply to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment, particularly in the case of McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010).

Question 5

Which of the following is not a federal law?&#10;A) Brady Act.&#10;B) Gun Control Act.&#10;C) Firearm Owners' Protection Act.&#10;D) Reduction of Gun Violence Act.

Accepted Answer

The Reduction of Gun Violence Act is not a recognized federal law, whereas the other options are established federal laws related to gun control.

Question 6

Under the New York law discussed in Kachalsky v. County of Westchester, what must a person demonstrate to obtain a full-carry license?&#10;A) Demonstrable fear.&#10;B) Proper cause.&#10;C) Completion of firearm training.&#10;D) Lack of any criminal convictions.

Accepted Answer

Under New York law, as discussed in Kachalsky v. County of Westchester, a person must demonstrate "proper cause" to obtain a full-carry license. This means showing a special need for self-protection distinguishable from that of the general community or of persons engaged in the same profession.

Question 7

Under federal law, who may be prohibited from owning a gun?&#10;A) All people convicted of a felony.&#10;B) All people convicted of a misdemeanor.&#10;C) All people on probation or parole.&#10;D) None of the above is correct.

Accepted Answer

Under federal law, individuals convicted of a felony are generally prohibited from owning firearms.

Question 8

The castle doctrine involves&#10;A) The right to use self-defense but not deadly force.&#10;B) The right to possess guns in one's home.&#10;C) The duty to retreat.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The castle doctrine involves&#10;A) The right to...

Question 9

Most states follow what standard for issuing a concealed-weapon carry permit?&#10;A) May issue.&#10;B) Shall issue.&#10;C) No issue.&#10;D) Limited issue.

Accepted Answer

Most states follow the "shall issue" standard, where permits are issued if the applicant meets certain criteria.

Question 10

According to the Supreme Court, what limits of the possession of firearms are states permitted to impose?&#10;A) Type of firearm.&#10;B) Who may own a firearm.&#10;C) Locations where firearms are prohibited.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has recognized that states can impose reasonable regulations on firearms, including restrictions on the type of firearm, who may own them, and where they can be carried.

Deck 19: Gun Control: David Brody Chyla Aguiar