Second Amendment Pros And Cons

Throughout the historical aspects of the government of United States, there has been one addition to the political aspect that is considered as one of the most controversial and debated; the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment was established on December 15, 1791 with nine other to the United States’ Constitution. It was proposed by James Madison soon after the Constitution was ratified in sought of more power to the state militias. (Brooks). This Amendment also served an important factor between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. It was a form of compromise between the two groups as to who should have more power. The Amendment states, “ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people
U.S. citizens debate if the amendment actually provides the security that was intended centuries ago or has its intentional results altered. As the evident acts report against the Second Amendment, people have supported the abolishment of it. In a November 2009 study published in the American Journal of Public Health discovered that “In assaults where the victim had at least some chance to resist, individuals who were in possession of a gun were 5.45 times more likely to be shot.” This study shows that someone who is carrying a gun for self-defense is 5.45 percent more likely in the chance of getting killed. The availability of guns can add to the percentage of risk of death. Therefore, the rights that the Second Amendment provides are hazardous for the U.S. citizens and irrelevant to the current time
citizens feel that the Second Amendment is necessary and is still relevant today. The supporters of the amendments have claimed that having the right to bear arms provides them with a sense of security and safety. As supported by 2001 National Gun Policy Survey of the National Opinion Research Center conducted by Tom W. Smith, “Most gun carries indicate that they feel safer carrying a handgun (59%). “ This 59 percentage of people feels that carrying a gun with them gives them a sense of satisfaction in terms of their safety. However, a more recent study has contrasted this survey with the support of events that take place everyday. According to the study conducted by the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, “Members of the public who carry guns risk escalating everyday disagreements into public shootouts, especially in places where disputes frequently occur—in bars, at sporting events, or in traffic.” This demonstrates the risk caused by the Second Amendment as it creates dangers for the people. The availability of guns or the right to bear arms has made the public areas a danger for everybody. As the study reports, people carrying guns have utilized the advantage of using them for their benefits in small arguments resulted by disagreements. An example that verifies this study is the incidents that too place in 2014, where a retired police officer who carried a legal concealed handgun murdered a man for a mere disagreement. The officer shot