The United States Constitution says that U.S. citizens have the right to bear arms. Even though this guarantee was written with no constraints, there are now laws that limit certain aspects of gun ownership. A main reason people are pushing for more gun control is for personal and public safety. Though there are many safety reasons why private ownership of firearms should be banned, these arguments are outweighed not only by the need for protection, but because the limitation of gun ownership rights could become dangerous to personal freedom.
The Second Amendment 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." When the U.S. Constitution was written, some delegates thought militia was military forces because the federal government had its own army to protect the people. However, the second amendment was made in response to the fear of being helpless before a standing......
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