CI Gun Rights (Mr. Murdoch)

Question 1

Who is the: Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL):

Answer 1

-grassroots gun rights group in CT
President: Holly Sullivan

Question 2

National Rifle Association (NRA): Who are they?

Answer 2

founded: 1871 to advance rifle marksmanship
-a gun rights advocacy group based in the U.S.
-has become a prominent gun rights lobbying organization while continuing to teach firearm safety and competency

1940’s-1950’s: firearms safety/hunting
1977: focus on lobbying expands
NRA: power of lobbying
> importance: NRA members vote

Question 3

Who is the current CEO?

Answer 3

Wayne LaPierre

Question 4

What impact does this group have on politics?

Answer 4

their votes

Question 5

How did this group respond to the Sandy Hook tragedy?

Answer 5

“the only thing to stop a bad guy is a good guy with a gun”

Question 6

List & Explain 4 Arguments For Protecting Gun Rights: Argument 1

Answer 6

Argument #1: Protection
self-defense
dissuade criminals from victimizing people

Question 7

List & Explain 4 Arguments For Protecting Gun Rights: Argument 2

Answer 7

Argument #2: Constitutional
2nd amendment
supreme court decisions
DC v. Heller (2008)
NY Rifle v. Bruin (2022)

Question 8

List & Explain 4 Arguments For Protecting Gun Rights: Argument 3

Answer 8

Argument #3: Freedom/Heritage
shooting as a hobby
hunting
essential component of American freedom

Question 9

List & Explain 4 Arguments For Protecting Gun Rights: Argument

Answer 9

Argument #4: Laws Not Effective
all guns can be dangerous in the wrong hands
criminals will acquire guns anyway
some background checks may “infringe”
commercial sellers at gun shows must perform checks