The second amendment states that 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. This amendment has brought upon debates for control. For many the gun symbolizes crimes, sexual frustration, aggression, violence, and all that is wrong in American culture. For others it symbolizes, manliness, independence, outdoorsmanship, and willingness to die for one's believe (La valle). The debate over Gun Control has peaked in recent years due to societies opposing conflict and a lack of compromise. Mass shootings in cities like Aurora, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Las Vegas and more have stimulated the social and political conversation. Rights, regulations, implementation of new …show more content…
Social change is brought upon as well, with the pressure in choosing a side and speaking up. The second amendment, originally ratified in 1791 for militia use only, then later became the right of the citizens to bear arms in defense. The national firearms act of 1934 imposes taxes on manufacturing, importing, and dealing with firearms. Providing a greater amount of economic stability towards weapons. The firearms protection act revised provisions on the gun control act of 1968. Part of this revision is to prevent the government from keeping records of firearm sale owners, favoring supporters of Gun rights. The pattern during the period of these implication is the legislations resistance to face the conflict of gun regulation (vizzard). Throughout the years, organizations have been formed in favor of a specific group or interest to fund politicians in order for their support throughout the campaigning. These Political Action Committees have strengthen politicians to turn away from the restrictions of