3.5 - Second Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms

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militia

A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies

Semi-automatic weapon

A new round is automatically reloaded into the chamber but is not fired until the trigger is pulled again

Second Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (1993)

An act requiring a five-day waiting period before a person can buy a handgun. it required law enforcement agencies to run background checks on people applying for handguns.

District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)

Ruled the 2nd Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for lawful, private use.

automatic weapons

firearm that continues to fire as long as its trigger is depressed and ammunition is available

National Rifle Association (NRA)

interest group defend rights of gun owners and defeat efforts at gun control

National Firearms Act of 1934

passed so congress could restrict/control certain guns, especially automatic weapons.

Gun Control Act of 1968

prohibits certain persons from buying or possessing guns


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