2nd Amendment

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791, states, "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." This amendment is often interpreted as protecting an individual's right to own firearms. It originated in the context of the need for a state militia but has evolved to encompass personal gun ownership. The ongoing debate surrounding the Second Amendment centers on issues of gun control, public safety, and individual rights, highlighting the balance between maintaining a right to bear arms and addressing concerns about gun violence.