Current Controversies
One controversy involving the Second Amendment is when the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut happened. There are arguments because of this concerning about the Second Amendment. President Obama is aware of this and he is trying his best to resolve this. He is trying to come up with a plan and started a petition for this. He is also trying to ban military assault weapons and high capacity ammunition so criminals can't try to take advantage to get a gun.
Another controversy is about who has the rights to bear and keep arms. The U.S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans says that the right to keep and bear arms is belonging to the individuals instead of a state militia. During the case of U.S. v. Miller, the Supreme Court states that this amendment can apply of having some type of relationship of a well-regulated militia.
A last controversy is whether or not it's safe to actually being able to carry a gun. Criminals are less likely to attack since they don't have a gun to protect themselves. It is also unsafe to leave a gun in your house because of kids. It is very dangerous to have a gun with kids around since something bad could happen when they get a hold of it. For example, they might just pull the trigger alerting everyone being very scared. On the other hand, other people might say that it could be used as self-protection. As a result, this amendment is a highly controversial topic to discuss about determining the good or bad uses for this amendment.
Another controversy is about who has the rights to bear and keep arms. The U.S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans says that the right to keep and bear arms is belonging to the individuals instead of a state militia. During the case of U.S. v. Miller, the Supreme Court states that this amendment can apply of having some type of relationship of a well-regulated militia.
A last controversy is whether or not it's safe to actually being able to carry a gun. Criminals are less likely to attack since they don't have a gun to protect themselves. It is also unsafe to leave a gun in your house because of kids. It is very dangerous to have a gun with kids around since something bad could happen when they get a hold of it. For example, they might just pull the trigger alerting everyone being very scared. On the other hand, other people might say that it could be used as self-protection. As a result, this amendment is a highly controversial topic to discuss about determining the good or bad uses for this amendment.