Why the Founding Fathers Thought the Second Amendment Was Essential for America
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A look at the historical record — what was argued at the founding, by whom, and where to read the primary sources yourself.
The historical context
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What the framers wrote
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How the courts have read it
[Summarise the major Supreme Court decisions and note that interpretation has been contested and has changed over time.]
Where historians disagree
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Read the sources yourself
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