Should an american who has the right credentials have the right to bear arms? Should the be able to have a concealed weapon and or be able to open carry a rifle or other firearm? The answer is yes to both of these questions the average american who can take and pass a background check given by the government. The right to carry a firearm whether it is open carry or concealed carry has been in effect ever since the signing of the declaration of independence in 1776. This has been a great asset to americans, one the second amendment gives americans a sense of security, it also helps people with self defence and also the protection of their family. The right to own a firearm is also a helpful pastime whether it is hunting or for sport as far as entertainment. …show more content…
The signing of this document gave independence to the colonists who were under the horrible of england. The first ten amendments that were written on this document were known as the bill of rights. The second of these amendments gave americans the right to bear arms. According to https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/second_amendment the second amendment states “ 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.” This was so that every american could if necessary be apart of the military and if need be form their own