The first ten amendments of the United States Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. These ten particular rights or amendments guarantee freedom for every individual. It protects rights such as the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, the freedom of assembly and the right to petition. The second amendment of the Bill of Rights also protects the right to keep and bear arms. It states the following "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.”
People from all around the world talk about how easy it is to obtain a gun in the United States and that there should be a stricter gun control. But most of them don’t realize that there are
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To apply for a firearms license you must be at least 18 years old and undergo a background check. This makes sure that the applicant is not an alcohol or drug addict, doesn’t have a mental illness and is not convicted of a felony. Even past offenses like driving under the influence can contribute of the application being rejected. Once these requirements are met you must obtain an ownership license for firearms. You need one for every gun you intend to buy. You also have to pass an examination which consists of a theoretical and practical part. One similarity that Germany and the United States have is the possession of automatic weapons, such as machine guns. This right is only reserved for the sake of the military.
The topic about gun control is very conflicting. Months after months we hear about mass shootings like the one in Florida which is also seen as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. But I feel like that those incidents aren’t seen as important and tragic enough to make any changes. There is still no legitimate debate about gun control in the United States. A lot of people see the second constitutional amendment as an excuse to get guns. One point that they are missing though is that this amendment was ratified in