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    The Second Amendment was adopted into the Bill of Rights to ensure the people’s ability to establish a militia and secure their rights to possess weapons such as guns for this reason. Historically, the belief that the government should not be allowed to infringe on citizens’ rights to guns was common in early America because of Great Britain’s tyranny. Americans feared having their rights to weapons being taken away because it would prevent them from not only hunting or defending their families,…

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    The Second Amendment to the US Constitution states that “a well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed”. The Second Amendment was passed by Congress and ratified by the States on December 15, 1791. Folks have argued the right to bear arms as well as gun control before the Constitution was written and have continued to this day. The right to carry a concealed handgun is arguably protected by the Second…

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    and touch bases on the issues firsthand. The second amendment was added to the United States constitution on December, 15, 1791 along with other amendments and bill of rights .The 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 “. Citizens believe still state that the amendment does not grant any right to bear arms , It mostly states as a reminder to the government that they…

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    The first words of the Preamble to the United States Constitution, the document that this country is based on. Most Americas could recite the Preamble, but when it comes to the rest of the Constitution, they are clueless. The Second Amendment clearly gives the people the right to bear arms as it says, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of the Free State, their right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The Second Amendment is one of many parts the…

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    a huge debate in the United States. As stated in the US Constitution, the Second Amendment gives people the “right to bear arms” which means that individuals are allowed to possess their own certified gun with the correct licenses. However, is this certain Amendment the cause of one of the biggest social issues today in the United States? The number of guns has increased to 357 million as of 2015. Therefore, the number of gun-related incidents that occur in the United States have increased.…

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    thought that when James Madison in 1789 introduced to the U.S. Congress thirteen (13) amendments to the Constitution, that one of them – the Second Amendment would cause so much controversy? I am sure many of know what the Second Amendment is, but just in case you do not, it 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." What this means is “the right to bear arms”, simply our right to…

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    control guns that are carried in the United States. Should the government even go that far to stop people from doing what they feel is best? The government and states should not control guns to such extents. People have the right to carry weapons as long as it is for defense and that is under protection from the United States Amendment II. Gun control violates the Second Amendment. There is civilian need to carry weapons for protection on a daily basis. States that don’t have gun control laws…

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    bond helps create a save country for us to live in. Another great bond is between hunting partners because you spend so much time together preparing and enjoying wildlife together. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "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." This is one Amendment that I very much stand by. This gives us as people the ability to possess a gun; it is…

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    mentally ill acquiring guns. First, it will give states incentives to provide mental health records to a federal database. It will also clarify what information is necessary and penalties will be imposed on upon states who fail to agree with this. This will increase the knowledge of people who are of mental disorders, who will not be sold guns, in order to protect them from others and themselves. Finally, it does not attempt to undermine the second amendment and includes a variety of pro-gun…

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    history. The United States of America was born out of violence. On July 4th 1776, a group of well-respected Americans signed The Declaration of Independence, officially announcing America’s separation from Great Brittan and initiating the Revolutionary War. Once America emerged as victors of the war in 1783, in order to protect the civil rights of American citizens, laws were created by members of legislature. Today, one of the most controversial laws can be found under the second amendment…

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