They investigate the crime after the fact.” CON Right to carry a concealed handgun: I. The 2nd Amendment’s rights have limits. A. The entire 2nd 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.” It does not mention the concealment of weapons. B.
The Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States gives the right to every citizen to bear arms. The right to bear arms has been argued in the court system of the United States for many years and the courts have given the states the right to regulate the right to bear arms. Many states have passed legislation to prohibit felons from possessing a firearm to increasing the penalties for certain crimes where a firearm is used in the commission of another crime. It’s not the gun that kills people, it is the bullets. America has the right to bear arms, but to some people it’s a threat such as the law enforcement.
Webster’s American English Dictionary, 2nd Edition, defines right as “something to which one has a just claim”, while the second amendment states that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms, this have been the source of much controversy regarding gun ownership and rights (“Right” def. n.2). The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution was written in 1871 and states that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. There is much information available today regarding using one’s rights or lose them. Gun control is a constant topic in the media and for politicians.
With the election of President Barack Obama, some that oppose that weapons ban are fearful of the impending changes in the law, which has affected gun owners such as me. The assault weapons ban that may possibly be reinstated in the coming years will infringe upon the rights of law abiding citizens to bear arms, and will not prevent criminals from criminal uses of guns. First and foremost, I must state that I am a law abiding gun owner, however I do not own an assault rifle. In addition, I have no plans nor desire to own an assault rifle in the future. However, I have family and friends who are law abiding citizens who do own assault rifles which were purchased legally with background checks.
Courtney Hale ENG 111-D11 Essay #3 Informative report Professor Alphin 11 March 2014 They Have Eyes Everywhere The Constitution of the United States protects the freedom and privacy of American citizens. Americans have the right to privacy and to live without scrutiny from the outside world, as long as no illegal act is done. Police in the United States cannot eavesdrop on a person without a warrant from the court. Until recently, it was required that law enforcement agencies had to file a warrant before doing any surveillance. This has all changed after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
The Second Amendment states that “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” (FindLaw: U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment). This has been interpreted in various ways, depending on one’s definition of the word “militia.” Gun control advocates define it as only military personnel, while those who are not in support of gun control define it as anyone who is trained in using firearms. George Mason, a Founding Father from Virginia who championed states’ rights and the
Alex Perez December 12, 2013 Persuasive Speech Introduction I. “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.” States the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (1791). II. Guns are the great equalizer. What does this mean?
However, at the time the US Constitution was written, it referred to a part time citizen army know as the state militia in which each able-bodied man in each state had to help defend his state. In “The Right to Bear Arms” Warren Burger, chief justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986 stated that “the need for a state militia was the predicate of the “right” guaranteed; in short, it was declared “necessary” in order to have a state military force to protect the security of the state”. The 2nd Amendment, ratified in 1787, refers to the state militia of that day. According to Burger, “some have exploited these ancient concerns, blurring sporting guns, rifles, shotguns and even machine pistols with all firearms.” There are a great difference assault weapons and handguns. Private Citizens should have handguns and not military weapons.
1 December 2010 A Gun Free World "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." (U.S Constitution) An American citizen's right to own guns is upheld by the Second Amendment to the Constitution. However, many people feel that the amendment is outdated, and that gun control is extremely important in an American society. I believe that Americans do need gun control based on facts. I think that there are too many crimes being committed in the United States because of our right to “bear arms”.
Opponents to gun rights claim that we live in a different time than in 1791 and it is true that guns are not owned today to repel invasion of a tyrannical government. However, one would also have to realize that many of the reasons for gun rights in 1791 are still true today, such as; facilitating a means of self-defense and repelling invasion of one’s home (Poe 199). As recently as 2008 the Supreme Court ruled in DC that it is a constitutional right for law abiding citizens not affiliated with law enforcement to possess a handgun for protection, over turning the gun ban. The United States has such a deep historical connection with guns and just as historically many people today still enjoy recreational shooting both with modern and antique