Bill+of+Rights+dunnre19

= Amendment II =

Description
The second amendment states that all American citizens have the right to own and use a gun, for the use of protection and self defense.

Historical Applications
This amendment has been debated over whether Americans can own a gun or not. Some believe that we shouldn't have the right to own a gun because it supports gun violence. Others believe that we should have a gun to protect ourselves. States passed a law that states that anyone who wants to buy a gun must have a license. They can track information on critical topics like background checks, where they can be carried, domestic violence restrictions, and mental health reporting.

= Today's Application = In what ways is this amendment still applied for today's society? How is this being redefined for our generation? Do some research to see if there are any organizations that are promoting an aspect of this amendment and share what they say here. This amendment is applied to todays society because people in the U.S have a choice to own a gun. Since the school shooting in 2012, there have been debates on whether Americans should be able to own guns. Some say they shouldn't because its dangerous. Others say guns are necessary for protection and if we give up guns...that wont help this situation. The shooters are obviously law breakers so they wont hesitate in hiding an illegal weapon. [] has the good things and the bad things about owning a gun.