Summary

The Second Amendment to the Constitution, often abbreviated as “the right to bear arms,” is the subject of fierce national debate. The Third Amendment—the right not to quarter soldiers—has attracted little interest in recent years but was no less important to the citizens of the United States when it was added to the Bill of Rights. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book explores the many issues surrounding these two amendments.

Topics include:

• The colonists' struggle against Great Britain and the minutemen’s challenge by taking up arms against the Crown
• Supreme Court and lower court rulings related to gun control
• The relationship between guns and crime, suicide, assassination, and accidents
• The role played by weapons as settlers moved westward and tamed the frontier
• The rights claimed by hunters today
• The view of gun control advocates along with those of individuals who oppose gun control
• and more.

Specifications

eBook