I re-read arguments on the 2nd...
So I'm a law/political junkie, and was thinking about gun ownership. I've never had a gun before, but feel if somethings legal, go for it. Last week I started reading the whole mountain of papers and after reading the original documents and as much as I could up to and including DC VS Heller. There's no doubt in my mind that gun ownership by a citizen is legal, and also the founding fathers wanted us to be armed.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
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Bottlecap:
Welcome to GunBroker Forums.
You are, of course, correct in that gun ownership by a citizen is legal. You will find this to be the case in every state of our Union. What I hope you find, and encourage you to research are the following:
1. Why is it legal? To what end did the framers include the 2nd Amendment?
2. What is legal? Is there an implicate meaning in the words 'to keep and bear arms' that limit what is covered?
3. Who is legal? Can we justify the exclusion of an ever-increasing number of our population from this right, or can we correct the justice system whereby all rights are eventually restored to all free men?
4. (and lastly) Should the word 'legal' be applicable when referring to firearms? Meaning should we ever put ourselves as a society in the position where we ever consider 'legal firearms'?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
Bottlecap:
Welcome to GunBroker Forums.
You are, of course, correct in that gun ownership by a citizen is legal. You will find this to be the case in every state of our Union. What I hope you find, and encourage you to research are the following:
1. Why is it legal? To what end did the framers include the 2nd Amendment?
2. What is legal? Is there an implicate meaning in the words 'to keep and bear arms' that limit what is covered?
3. Who is legal? Can we justify the exclusion of an ever-increasing number of our population from this right, or can we correct the justice system whereby all rights are eventually restored to all free men?
4. (and lastly) Should the word 'legal' be applicable when referring to firearms? Meaning should we ever put ourselves as a society in the position where we ever consider 'legal firearms'?
You have many good points to think about, I will research and would love a chance to discuss it further.
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Welcome to the forum. 0 -
Welcome, Bottlecap! Always good to see new members around here. I hope you reach the conclusion that ALMOST all of us in this area have reached a long time ago: There should be no restrictions on what peaceful citizens can own. I sincerely hope that you decide to stay here, and talk about rights/freedom issues here. 0 -
Check out the Militia Act of 1792. It was an effort of the founders to further underline 2nd Ammt. See what you think. Welcome. 0 -
Welcome to the forum.
I think you will find this place enlightening and stimulating to say the least.[;)]
If you have the time go back to some of the more recent threads (6 months or so) and do some reading. There is a lot here to make you think about this subject.[:)]0
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