2nd Amendment Rights

Ap Gov

Corey Robinson

             The second amendment states as passed by congress that, 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. Ratified by the the states it says 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.

             Guns being owned by the public is a free right to the people, is a free right that should not be taken from the public. However, there is no reason for a public citizen to own an automatic weapon. The amendment has not been updated to comply with new technology. When the amendment was put in motion, it was for the protection of citizens against the British. These days weapons are used for hunting and recreation.

            I believe the amendment needs to be altered to have command over all weapons, automatic and others. The amendment should not allow common citizens to own automatic weapons. The wording should be changed by stating that weapons can be ownded, except for automatics