#1
Which federal agency regulates firearms in the United States?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
#2
What is a 'bump stock'?
A type of firearm ammunition
A device that increases the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm
A component used to reduce firearm recoil
A type of firearm barrel
#3
What is a 'silencer' or 'suppressor' used for in relation to firearms?
To increase the power of a firearm
To decrease the size of a firearm
To reduce the noise produced by a firearm when fired
To enhance the accuracy of a firearm
#4
What is the purpose of a 'gun safe'?
To store ammunition
To display firearms
To securely store firearms and prevent unauthorized access
To clean firearms
#5
What is 'open carry' in the context of firearms?
Carrying a firearm without a license
Concealing a firearm in public
Carrying a firearm openly in public
Displaying a firearm in a private residence
#6
What is the purpose of a 'trigger lock'?
To improve firearm accuracy
To prevent accidental discharge of a firearm
To increase the rate of fire of a firearm
To modify the appearance of a firearm
#7
What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer in the United States?
18 years old
21 years old
16 years old
There is no minimum age requirement
#8
Which of the following is required to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer in the United States?
Driver's license
Social Security Number
Background check
Proof of employment
#9
What is a 'straw purchase' in the context of firearms?
Buying a firearm as a gift for someone else
Purchasing a firearm from an unlicensed dealer
Buying a firearm with the intent to resell it illegally
Obtaining a firearm through inheritance
#10
What is the purpose of the Gun Control Act of 1968?
To ban the sale of handguns
To regulate the interstate sale of firearms
To prohibit the possession of firearms
To promote unrestricted access to firearms
#11
What is the 'Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act'?
A law that mandates background checks on firearm purchasers from licensed dealers
A law that prohibits the sale of handguns
A law that restricts firearm ownership based on race
A law that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit
#12
What does the 'Castle Doctrine' refer to in the context of firearms?
A legal doctrine that allows the use of deadly force to defend one's home or property
A type of firearm storage regulation
A law that prohibits firearms in government buildings
A requirement for firearm owners to register their weapons
#13
What does NFA stand for in the context of firearms regulation?
National Firearms Act
National Firearms Association
National Firearm Authority
National Firearms Administration
#14
What type of firearm is subject to additional regulations under the NFA?
Shotguns
Bolt-action rifles
Semi-automatic pistols
Short-barreled rifles
#15
Which of the following is a requirement for owning a fully automatic firearm in the United States?
Being a U.S. citizen
Obtaining a special license from the ATF
Passing a psychological evaluation
Purchasing firearm insurance
#16
Which of the following is true regarding the 'gun show loophole' in the United States?
It allows individuals to purchase firearms without undergoing a background check at gun shows
It requires all firearm transactions at gun shows to be registered with the ATF
It bans all firearm sales at gun shows
It mandates a waiting period for firearm purchases at gun shows
#17
Which type of firearm is generally subject to the most stringent regulations?
Antique firearms
Modern sporting rifles
Semiautomatic handguns
Fully automatic weapons
#18
What is 'preemption' in the context of firearm regulation?
The act of removing a firearm from public possession
The act of federal laws superseding state laws on firearms
The act of regulating ammunition sales
The act of requiring background checks for firearm purchases