2nd amend

Question 1

2nd amend right to keep and bear arms

Answer 1

1) 2nd amend = federal
2) applied through 14th amend to states
3) protect the right of a law-abiding citizen
4) to own a handgun or other ordinary firearm
5) to maintain it in an operational state
6) in the home
7) to use it for lawful self-defense

Question 2

Regulations likely will survive constitutional attack

Answer 2

1) regulating ownership of dangerous or unusual weapons
2) prohibiting ownership or use by felons or mentally ill
3) forbidding firearm possession in inappropriate places (schools, govt buildings)
4) imposing conditions and qualifications on commercial sale of arms