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=The 2 Amendment= // The second amendment states that" A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the protection of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. //

Description
This amendment means that as American citizens we have the right to protect our self's and our country with fire arms to a certain extent. It means we have the power to protect our free country and its people with military and firearms.

Historical Applications
This amendment has some restrictions though. There has been laws that state you may not be in possession of certain types of guns. For example it has been unlawful since 1934 for a civilian to own a machine gun. Also there is a law that restricts guns being used or having possession of in certain public places. These help control the freedom we have with guns and keep our country safe and keep peace. In the nineteenth century there were barely any restrictions to guns. Also some people weren't even capable to get them because of the cost or they weren't aloud. But now all you need is a certificate to gain access to one.

Today's Application
This amendment is still applied today because we still have a very successful military in place and it is still keeping the country protected. We are still aloud to have as many firearms as we want as long as they are legal and we can still protect our self's with them. This amendment is still in full affect. The government has made it so there is a safe balance of good and bad ways to use guns and for the most part it has has benefited this country. The second amendment foundation has stretched to almost every state in America. This foundation has helped spread the word and awareness about the second amendment and how it affects us. It has also been shadowed by the National rifle association. Even tho it hasn't been in as long as the SAF, it has promoted more awareness and has had more donations making it seem bigger.[|second amendment foundation] In conclusion the 2 amendment has benefited The U.S. and help protect its citizens. It has had some down sides but over all it is one of the most important amendments and will stay in affect for many generations to come.