The Right to Bear Arms

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Do you know what the second amendment is? Or do you just know the simplest definition? The second amendment is simply defined as the right to bear arms. In further definition, the right to bear arms gives you the right to own a gun but restrains where you can take it and what type it is.

First, one of the rights that is restricted is who can own a firearm. The Lewis V. The United States case is related to this restricted right because it is involved with gun ownership. Lewis was accused of a brake light entering with the intent of misdemeanor. This implied he was later charged with gun possession. Since there was an act passed in 1968, felons may not carry guns. The Supreme court ruled this case against Lewis because he was a criminal and violated the the Gun act of 1968 and considered guilty.(1) This connects to the 2nd amendment by him being a felon and owning a gun. Another case that related to who can own a firearm is the Adams V. Williams case. Williams was stopped at a Stop-T-Frisk when a police officer ordered him to give up his hidden stash of drugs. William then pulled out ...

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