If the 2nd amendment protects ones rights to bare arms; why are convicted felons not allowed to own guns?

Question

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.

Answer 1

Because most convicted felons have their civil rights curtailed. They can't vote in elections either.

Answer 2

There are some great arguments here. Great question Curious. As a retired Cop it may surprise some that tend to go the way of Mountain Man on this issue. There is a problem with a person paying their debt to society, but living the rest of their lives as a second class citizen, because we forget that they can't vote either. I can see where they would have a lack of loyalty to the community and this could lead to a new violation. I also see some credence with keeping firearms out of the hands of those of convicted violent crimes, which by the way we already do with those convicted of Domestic Violence. However, considering how easy it is for a person to get set up on a Domestic Violence rap, I have some doubts about this law. I could maybe see a 1 year waiting period, or something similar. What I fear the most is that the government is figuring out a way to disarm the public one segment at a time. Just look at their successful campaign to ostracize tobacco users. When they destroy the rights of one segment, when will they be after yours. A person charged with killing someone while drunk driving can eventually get their license back and buy a new car. Isn't there something hypocritical about this. I don't see any big changes in the near future, but this makes for healthy debate. I think our legal system, like any good church, needs a good reformation on occasion. I would strongly advise everyone to stop joining the government in stripping the rights from other groups, regardless if you like them or not. Otherwise you are just a tool of the propaganda.

Answer 3

Felons don t lose their right to vote in almost all states. Big misconception. The law even allows them to vote while locked up in most situations. If the large population of misinformed new this, election outcomes may be dif. Funny how you don t always know what your talking about when it has nothing to do with you.(non-felons). Did you know you can get rid of your felony and get your gun rights back! Search this stuff, It s all in black and white.

Answer 4

The fact that they didn't uphold their part of being an American, by becoming a convicted felon, America doesn't owe them any rights. By committing a crime you have forfeited certain rights. Sorry....

They are convicted felons! Why would you want a gun in their hands anyway.

Answer 5

Convicted felons lose many rights. Like the right to bear arms, the right to vote, etc.

Answer 6

Well, if they are felons, that means they broke a law which was most likely passed according to the constitution. In my opinion if you go against the laws that were made under the supervision of the constitution, the constitution should not protect you and you lose all of your rights.

Answer 7

The public good outweighs the felon's 2nd amendment rights.

Answer 8

Do you want convicted felons to still bare arms?? They lost that right when they decided to commit a horrible crime.....

And they aren't our "rights", they are privileges!

Answer 9

Being convicted of a felony means that the person has forfeited their rights under the constitution because they have demonstrated their inability to accept their responsibilities.

Answer 10

Because they are felons. A little thought on this would go a long way.