Jose EspinozaDecember 30, 2013Participating in GovernmentMs. StantonSecond AmendmentDoes the Second Amendment protect the right of individuals to keep and bear arms? There are many modern debates, but the one that seems to be the main topic concerns the Second Amendment. The right to bear arms was granted to Americans by the Founding Fathers in 1791. This led to the right to bear arms being one of the first amendments to form the Bill of Rights. The Second Amendment has recently become a hot topic of debate. However, the issue was apparently never discussed for a long time after the Bill of Rights was issued. The debate has only changed recently due to successive developments in the Constitution and constitutional law. Many people believe that the Second Amendment means that only military personnel should have the right to bear arms. It's a necessity for the military, but for everyone else, it remains a moot point. Many Americans believed that English history and the experience of colonial times were different from those of today. Central governments tend to use armies to oppress the people. For other purposes, such as responding to sudden invasions, the government might limit itself to using a militia to combat the situation. The militia will be made up of ordinary civilians who will supply themselves with weapons and receive money on a part-time basis. Militias are always associated with federal, state, or local government control. They describe that a militia or army beyond control could be considered illegal or in rebellion leading to danger. Gun control is such an important right to many people that they will do everything possible to ensure this right is preserved. Some ind...... middle of paper ......ing to own firearms. An unknown author said, “Better a gun in your hand than a cop on the phone.” This quote shows how much safer it is to have a gun because most cops won't be there with you at the scene, so it's much quicker than a cop on the phone coming to carry you relief. The right to keep and bear arms is under attack by those who believe that the Second Amendment (the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed) has no place in today's society. today. No matter how long it takes, many people in favor of going the extra mile to protect the right to bear arms will fight to maintain what they believe is right. It is their constitutional right to “keep and bear arms.” Common sense is necessary for the safety of others when it comes to regulating gun rights, but the government has no right to completely ban guns..