Analyze The Consequences Of The Second Amendment
On April 19, 1775 King George the Third took away Americans guns, in order to stop a revolution, this left Americans defenseless. The Founding Fathers decided that this shouldn’t happen, and included an amendment in the Bill of Rights, that would prevent this from ever happening again. The Second amendment focuses on Americans rights to own firearms. Thus, causing a major enduring impact on the citizens of the United States of America.
Overall this amendment is about self defense. Although, the second amendment has many different meanings. It also applies to hunting, target practice, and other forms gun sports. Although, there are some restrictions to these recreations. “You must also follow your state's gun control laws.” as stated
in “The second Amendment and the Right to bear Arms.” For instance, you can only hunt during the right season and with a permit. There are also many restrictions to owning guns. You have to follow the overall federal gun laws, as well as state gun laws. States have the freedom to set their own gun laws and limits, some of these laws are very strict.
Moreover, there are many state and federal gun laws, in order to prevent anything bad from happening. In order to get a gun permit you have to take a fourteen hour course, eight are in a classroom, six are in the firing range. This course covers the basic gun safety rules. There is also a mandatory background check for all those wanting to acquire a gun. As well as a waiting period to even get the firearm of your choice. Although, the right to bear arms doesn’t apply to everyone. Convicted felons can’t own guns, as well as the mentally ill. It is very hard to acquire automatic weapons, there are restrictions and even a two hundred dollar tax on them. In some states assualt rifles aren't even legal in In “NRA-ILA California Gun Laws” it states, “It is unlawful to offer for manufacture, sale, give or lend any “assault weapon” or .50 caliber BMG rifle.” Even with these restrictions in place, you still can own guns.
Thirdly, American’s have a constitutional right to protect themselves. Although, there have been times when people thought that this was not what the second amendment meant. There reason was that the militia had the right to own guns. There reasoning was stated in the first line of the second amendment, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State.” People thought that the writers of the constitution were implying that the police and national guard have the right to own guns. But, in the second line of the second amendment it claims, “The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." this quote is basically stating that the American people in general, have the right to own guns. Furthermore, it is clear that this amendment was drafted for the common defense and general welfare of the American people.
In conclusion, the second amendment has a major impact on the citizens of The United States of America. It protects our basic right to own firearms but, at the same time restricts it just enough that people with bad intentions can’t cause havoc. Even with the ongoing argument about gun control laws, this amendment still protects our basic right to own firearms.
Overall this amendment is about self defense. Although, the second amendment has many different meanings. It also applies to hunting, target practice, and other forms gun sports. Although, there are some restrictions to these recreations. “You must also follow your state's gun control laws.” as stated
in “The second Amendment and the Right to bear Arms.” For instance, you can only hunt during the right season and with a permit. There are also many restrictions to owning guns. You have to follow the overall federal gun laws, as well as state gun laws. States have the freedom to set their own gun laws and limits, some of these laws are very strict.
Moreover, there are many state and federal gun laws, in order to prevent anything bad from happening. In order to get a gun permit you have to take a fourteen hour course, eight are in a classroom, six are in the firing range. This course covers the basic gun safety rules. There is also a mandatory background check for all those wanting to acquire a gun. As well as a waiting period to even get the firearm of your choice. Although, the right to bear arms doesn’t apply to everyone. Convicted felons can’t own guns, as well as the mentally ill. It is very hard to acquire automatic weapons, there are restrictions and even a two hundred dollar tax on them. In some states assualt rifles aren't even legal in In “NRA-ILA California Gun Laws” it states, “It is unlawful to offer for manufacture, sale, give or lend any “assault weapon” or .50 caliber BMG rifle.” Even with these restrictions in place, you still can own guns.
Thirdly, American’s have a constitutional right to protect themselves. Although, there have been times when people thought that this was not what the second amendment meant. There reason was that the militia had the right to own guns. There reasoning was stated in the first line of the second amendment, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State.” People thought that the writers of the constitution were implying that the police and national guard have the right to own guns. But, in the second line of the second amendment it claims, “The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." this quote is basically stating that the American people in general, have the right to own guns. Furthermore, it is clear that this amendment was drafted for the common defense and general welfare of the American people.
In conclusion, the second amendment has a major impact on the citizens of The United States of America. It protects our basic right to own firearms but, at the same time restricts it just enough that people with bad intentions can’t cause havoc. Even with the ongoing argument about gun control laws, this amendment still protects our basic right to own firearms.