Imagine writing a law in 2023, with only 27 words, to regulate weapons built by future generations in 2255—despite your zero knowledge of tech 232 years in the future—and no other context is available.
That's how absurd it sounds when people today claim a 1791 Amendment encompasses all weapons in 2023 and cannot be questioned in any capacity.
…and don' t forget the "well-regulated" bit!
My understanding is the founding fathers were fearful of having a #StandingArmy and therefor in #peacetime we would rely on "citizen soldiers" (aka the #militia) to be ready to respond to *outside* threats (England, France, Spain, etc.). Hence, each male head of household would have a musket over the fireplace (or something like that). 😉
Conclusion: The militias were clearly under government (state) control and the 2nd amendment was not intended to allow carte blanche gun ownership by individual citizens.
On a hopeful note, there are steps we can take that are likely to reduce #GunViolence in the #US...
[Unsure of the source, but I think the graphic is from The Economist a few year back. Caption: How to Reduce Mass Shooting Deaths? Experts Rank Gun Laws]
Qasim Rashid, Esq.
Richard Rathe