The Second Amendment states:” A well- regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” - https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/second_amendment. This means that people can own guns and weapons in the United States. The Second Amendment was added to the Constitution, with the help of James Madison, on December 15, 1791 from the Bill of Rights.
This Amendment came through the English men. Many men owned guns to defend themselves and their families, and also in some cases, to get food. When the colonists came to America, they kept their heritage from England with them. Although, when the framers of the constitution added the Second Amendment, they kept in mind that America would be a free country with fewer restrictions, unlike England during the time. “During the time of the Revolutionary War, the British did not allow their Subjects to arm …show more content…
Some citizens think only think solders in war should have the right to use and/or own guns. Others think that more people should own guns to defend themselves, and to live out the right granted by the Constitution. Although, both sides have helped our country form into what it is today.
The meaning and interpretation of the Second Amendment has changed over time. People used guns for self- survival many, many years ago. Now people use guns to kill other citizens and cause harm. These shooters do this to hide something, “get even” with others, try and support themselves, or ovoid jail. Of course, this is never the way to go. The only reason to use a gun is to hunt, but even hunting isn’t the right choice sometimes because some hunters shoot and kill endangered animals every day.
Since the question of whether or not citizens should own guns has been a resent problem, I find the Heller vs. the District of Columbia (in 2008) a very suitable case for this
This Amendment came through the English men. Many men owned guns to defend themselves and their families, and also in some cases, to get food. When the colonists came to America, they kept their heritage from England with them. Although, when the framers of the constitution added the Second Amendment, they kept in mind that America would be a free country with fewer restrictions, unlike England during the time. “During the time of the Revolutionary War, the British did not allow their Subjects to arm …show more content…
Some citizens think only think solders in war should have the right to use and/or own guns. Others think that more people should own guns to defend themselves, and to live out the right granted by the Constitution. Although, both sides have helped our country form into what it is today.
The meaning and interpretation of the Second Amendment has changed over time. People used guns for self- survival many, many years ago. Now people use guns to kill other citizens and cause harm. These shooters do this to hide something, “get even” with others, try and support themselves, or ovoid jail. Of course, this is never the way to go. The only reason to use a gun is to hunt, but even hunting isn’t the right choice sometimes because some hunters shoot and kill endangered animals every day.
Since the question of whether or not citizens should own guns has been a resent problem, I find the Heller vs. the District of Columbia (in 2008) a very suitable case for this