Doesn't the Federal Assualt Weapons ban violate my second amendment rights?

Question

to keep and bear arms?

Answer 1

Absolutely! The Second Amendment does not classify types of arms. Nor, does it make any reference to any specific, lawful use (hunting) of arms. The only constitutionally legitimate argument for the banning of the ownership, manufacture, importation (excluding reasonable trade sanctions) or lawful use of any weapon is in the case of a weapon that, by its design, is inherently dangerous (explosives, etc.) to the community.

Answer 2

Personally, I think so, but I see why it's become an issue. Unfortunately, it's the way of the world that law-abiding citizens have to suffer because some people are intent on harming others.

The only thing is, I don't think a weapons ban will solve much. Most people will abide by the ban because it's the law. But the people who would use those weapons in a way the ban seeks to eliminate are not the kind of people who would care whether their weapons were banned or not.


Sidenote as to why people would want heavy-duty guns... some people just think they're cool. Do you really NEED that F-650 with a ten-inch lift, 37" tires and a souped-up engine? Not really. But you want it because it looks cool. Some people collect guns like others collect foreign currency. It's just what they're interested in.

Answer 3

It's because the federal assualt weapon ban is a myth. You can get a special permit to have certain firearms. You just can't walk into a store and get one.

Answer 4

Yes, the second amendment made no limitations on what kind of arms could be kept by the people.

Answer 5

The 2nd Amendment does give citizens the right to bear arms, but it implies that citizens have this right on the basis of protecting themselves and their families. Owning an assault weapon would definitely qualify as overkill when it comes to protection. Therefore I think the 2nd Amendment allows you to own a handgun/shotgun but does not give you the right to become a machine gun wielding time bomb.

Answer 6

Yes, but you see this is all theory. The government takes freedom from you, but we allow it. Gangs, drugs, drive bys force the government to pass laws. If people really understood that freedom meant self-control and choosing ideas that benefited the individual and respected others, then, the government could avoid passing futile legislation; however, the average person is too stupid and inane to ever have freedom, true freedom.

Answer 7

No. It does not prevent you from having weapons, just a type of weapon. Should you be able to have a rocket launcher? An RPG? A Stinger missle? A Tank? the line has to be drawn somewhere.

Answer 8

The 2nd amendment was written before assault weapons were invented. So we can't say that it was intended to apply to them. Although I'm not disputing that it should apply to them.

Answer 9

I want to bear Nuclear Arms. Want to deny me my Second Amendment right to do so? Why? If I misuse them, put me in prison!

Answer 10

Yes it does! You should be able to have any type of weapon you want!