Amendment2BearArms

Amendment 2: Right to Bear Arm Group 2 : Caleb, John, Jack LEWIS v. UNITED STATES, Argued January 7, 1980. Decided February 27, 1980.

Amendment 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.” The purpose is that guns can be a dangerous weapon, because they can kill someone. But sometimes that’s a good thing, because guns could kill enemies. Guns can be good too, because they’re good for hunting, sports, and other things.

** LEWIS v. UNITED STATES, 445 **** U.S. **** 55 (1980) **
 * Lewis was a felon who wanted the right to own a firearm. There is a law that prohibits any convicted felon from owning a firearm. In order for a convict to obtain a gun his conviction must be vacated by some affirmative action, thereby fulfilling Congress’ intention of keeping firearms away from people classified as potentially irresponsible and dangerous. The court upheld the law that did not allow him to have a firearm. **

Owning a gun is important to protect your self. And for hunting for food.