The 2nd Amendment, the Right to Bear Arms, was made on December 15, 1791, granting Americans the right to legally own and carry a firearm. The amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” People all around the United States have been expressing their opinion on all the issues regarding the 2nd Amendment. So ask yourself the question, would better gun control save our country?
Militia, in the time of the Revolutionary War, were groups of white men who came together to protect whatever land they had. For example, communities, towns, colonies, and the soon-to-be states. Once the militia’s started to question whether or not they would legally be able to keep their firearms, James Madison brought the issue to discussion, creating the 2nd Amendment which satisfied mens wants or needs for guns.
Over time, this amendment has been challenged and changed because of the problems it can and has brought. One change to the 2nd Amendment over the years is that men or women can no longer carry firearms or guns in Washington D.C. if lacking a license. Handguns were also generally banned if unregistered …show more content…
Heller. This case took place on June 6th, 2008. It involved police chief, Dick Heller, and the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia made it illegal to personally own any firearm or gun, Heller didn’t agree with this for the fact that he was a police officer and chief who was legally able to carry and own a gun when on duty, as well as the fact that he wanted one at home for safety and protection towards him and his loved ones. The District immediately denied his registration which Heller claimed was going against the 2nd Amendment and his right as a man. The court lost to Heller with a 5-4 Heller’s supporters being, Chief Justice Roberts, Alito, Thomas, Kennedy and
Militia, in the time of the Revolutionary War, were groups of white men who came together to protect whatever land they had. For example, communities, towns, colonies, and the soon-to-be states. Once the militia’s started to question whether or not they would legally be able to keep their firearms, James Madison brought the issue to discussion, creating the 2nd Amendment which satisfied mens wants or needs for guns.
Over time, this amendment has been challenged and changed because of the problems it can and has brought. One change to the 2nd Amendment over the years is that men or women can no longer carry firearms or guns in Washington D.C. if lacking a license. Handguns were also generally banned if unregistered …show more content…
Heller. This case took place on June 6th, 2008. It involved police chief, Dick Heller, and the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia made it illegal to personally own any firearm or gun, Heller didn’t agree with this for the fact that he was a police officer and chief who was legally able to carry and own a gun when on duty, as well as the fact that he wanted one at home for safety and protection towards him and his loved ones. The District immediately denied his registration which Heller claimed was going against the 2nd Amendment and his right as a man. The court lost to Heller with a 5-4 Heller’s supporters being, Chief Justice Roberts, Alito, Thomas, Kennedy and