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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