Question 1

The author blames media bias for public reactions against guns.

Accepted Answer

The author suggests that media bias leads to negative public reactions against guns.

Question 2

The author acknowledges that most gun laws disarm criminals. &#34;Get a Knife, Get a Dog, But Get Rid of Guns&#34;

Accepted Answer

The author argues that gun laws mainly disarm law-abiding citizens, not criminals.

Question 3

Ivins would like to abolish the Second Amendment.

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that Ivins has publicly stated or advocated for the abolition of the Second Amendment.

Question 4

Ivins compares gun ownership with car ownership.

Accepted Answer

Ivins argues that both gun ownership and car ownership require responsibility and accountability, and that regulations can be put in place to ensure that both can be safely operated by individuals.

Question 5

She says that &#34;a well-regulated militia&#34; implies both long training and long discipline.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "well-regulated" implies proper training and discipline, as well as organization and coordination, which are necessary for a militia to function effectively. Therefore, it can be inferred that a "well-regulated militia" would require both long training and long discipline.

Question 6

Gun ownership is more restrictive in England.

Accepted Answer

Gun ownership in England is heavily regulated and requires a license that can only be obtained through a rigorous screening process. Handguns are illegal, and all firearms must be securely stored and registered.

Question 7

Lott says Americans use guns defensively 2 million times each year.

Accepted Answer

According to Lott's research, Americans use guns defensively approximately 2 million times per year.

Question 8

In Utah, some school districts are drawing up regulations to permit teachers to carry concealed guns on campus.

Accepted Answer

Some school districts in Utah are considering regulations to allow teachers to carry concealed guns on campus. However, it should be noted that not all districts have enacted such regulations, and the decision to allow teachers to carry guns is still a controversial issue.

Question 9

Given her way, Ivins would not allow anyone to have a gun.

Accepted Answer

Molly Ivins was a proponent of gun control but did not advocate for completely disallowing individuals from owning guns. She supported sensible gun regulations rather than a total ban.

Question 10

Lott says multiple victim shootings are more likely to occur in so-called gun-free zones.

Accepted Answer

According to Lott, multiple victim shootings are more likely to occur in gun-free zones because there are no law-abiding gun owners present to potentially stop the attacker.

Deck 7: Guns to Go