2nd Amendment April 19, 1775, the Minutemen of Massachusetts made their stand against the British redcoats, in the battle of Trenton and Concord. It was this strategically insignificant battle that started the American War for Independence, which would establish a nation destined to shake the foundation of this world. The Americans at Trenton and Concord were defending stores of ammunition and weapons against the British who meant to disarm the people. Is it not interesting that the battle that launched this nation was fought defending the weapons of the people? The 2nd amendment which Americans have always held dear, defends the same right the men of Trenton and Concord were defending, the right to bear arms. The significance of this amendment …show more content…
The reason is to ensure the security of the state or country. It is also worth noting that the militia is not a national army, but rather individual citizens. This is because the founders knew that the militia should be as distant from the federal government as possible to prevent tyranny. As Noah Webster put it, “Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretense, raised in the United States.” This touches on the second part of the amendment, that the people are to be armed, and their right to bear arms shall not be infringed. In fact, when putting the two parts together, this amendment almost outlines a responsibility of the American citizen. Because a well regulated militia is necessary for the security of this nation, and the rights of the people, their right to own weapons shall not be