They believe that even if the individual-rights interpretation were to prevail in the courts and halls of academia, restrictions on gun use and ownership would still be constitutional because Americans have many constitutionally guaranteed rights that are nonetheless regulated. ... Groups for stricter gun control, such as Handgun Control, Inc. ... They also support even stricter provisions. ... Stricter rules for the licensing of gun dealers will help to limit the number of people with access to new weapons. Stricter business regulations and an effort to increase compliance will help to weed ...

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Much of the debate on gun control centers on the interpretation of the second amendment and whether it protects rights of gun ownership or the individual. ... This event caused many people to think about stricter gun control laws. ... The country already has some gun registration laws but they are looking to make them even stricter to help control the problem of gun violence. ... It would make sense if we got rid of all the guns, gun violence and accidents would go down, but history has shown us that when the government places more strict laws on handguns, crime further arises (Lee 2). ...

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The interpretation that makes more sense when looked at in the historical context is that the purpose of the Second Amendment was to guarantee the States" ability to maintain independent militia composed of state residents that would be available to be called upon to defend the country if it's security is threatened. ... Clearly, it is evident that stricter gun control decreased the amount of crime making it that much safer of a society for us to live in. ...

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Statement of the Problem Ever since the United States Constitution was written along with the Bill of Rights, people have questioned the second amendment, "The right to keep and bear arms." This topic has been discussed over and over again not only by the people, but also by the courts system. This topic means something to me because I am a gun holder myself who loves to go hunting. Having gun rights does not mean we have the right to go around committing crimes with firearms. Guns are expected to be used in lawful purposes. ...

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