The Right to Bear Arms--Second Amendment

Question 1

Main Position

Answer 1

The right to bear arms as enshrined in the Second Amendment is fundamental to the security of a free people. Our Founding Fathers recognizes that the ability to defend oneself is the natural outgrowth of the right to life. It is the means by which citizens can protect themselves, defend against oppressive government, and secure the other rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Question 2

Second Amendment says?

Answer 2

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Question 3

Congress’ Role

Answer 3

Congress’ role should be one of preservation of the Second Amendment. Our national representatives should prevent the liberal anti-gun agenda of control and registration. Gun control legislation in some of America’s largest cities has failed to stem the tide of violence or reduce crime.

Question 4

Court’s Interpretation

Answer 4

Fortunately, the courts are recognizing the Second Amendment is critical to self-protection. It is clear that the Second Amendment is an individual’s right and governments at the federal, state, and local level must respect that right.

Question 5

Gun Registry

Answer 5

Congress should oppose efforts to create, or take steps towards, a national gun registry or other liberal controls that will erode the Second Amendment. It should also resist calls to impose onerous regulations that burden those who seek to defend their own life and property.

Question 6

Right to Carry

Answer 6

Congress should focus on eliminating restrictions on the right to carry by passing legislation allowing people to carry firearms across state lines if they are permitted to do so in their home state.