gun rights

The issue of gun rights is discussed on numerous websites and blogs like National Gun Rights and Gun Rights Advocates, to name but a few. The focus of the discussion is countering gun control advocates in order to preserve the right to keep and bear arms. The message is generally the same - it's not about guns so much as it's about freedom.

The basis for the idea of gun "rights" is the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, where it states, "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Like the rest of the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution), the 2nd Amendment is a description of what the government can't do against "the people." And, the idea of gun rights is embodied in state constitutions as well.

Gun rights in America is an emotional as well as a historical issue. The American Revolution was started when General Gage marched against the armories of the colonists. Southern states passed laws against firearm ownership by former slaves, and guns were illegally confiscated from law-abiding people as part of the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.

Many recognize that the reason gun rights are such a hotly debated topic is simply because we only have the rights we fight for. Others argue convincingly in favor of gun rights by showing statistically that more guns equals less crime.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “gun rights”

• Self Defense is All About the Victim – not the attacker

  
  LearnAboutGuns.com — Authority: 426
  I recently received an email which discussed the idea that a crime victim might not be justified in using deadly force against an attacker, if that attacker were themselves a “victim” of their situation.  The idea was that shooting an uneducated and impoverished attacker in self defense might be wrong because the ...
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• Kicking Himself for Missing Offer for Marchers

  
  Ignatius Piazza | Front Sight Blog — Authority: 124
  Hello Dr. Piazza, I’m still kicking myself for not contacting you earlier. I missed out on the offer you had for the 9/11 marches. I was at Front Sight taking my first ever course and forgot to check my email. I work armed security in CA and have been raving to all my coworkers about the course I took. My ...
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• Some good news for a change

  
  The Real Revo — Authority: 448
  Believe it or not, my family has a bunch of folks in it that have a lot more sense than I do. Many of them are more highly educated than I am. Some have even gone on to become some pretty powerful people. I am glad that I got to spend some time with them this Christmas. Immediatly afterwards I went back to my normal ...
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• Coming Up On Armed American Radio – December 26th 2009 – Merry Christmas

  
  AmmoLand.com — Authority: 620
  Coming Up On Armed American Radio – December 26th 2009 – Merry Christmas! The Official Voice of the USCCA by Mark Walters United States Concealed Carry Association USCCA - -(AmmoLand.com)- The end of the year is now upon us and what a year it has been. Started on April 26, 2009 on one station, AAR is ...
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• The Question Of Killing – If You Shoot Them They Will Die

  
  AmmoLand.com — Authority: 620
  The Question Of Killing – If You Shoot Them They Will Die by CR Williams “…You don’t have to like it…. … You just have to acknowledge it. ….” United States Concealed Carry Association United States - -(AmmoLand.com)- Call it Reality and define it this way: If you are forced to shoot ...
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• 2 Recent Pro-Gun Victories in Washington, D.C.

  
  LearnAboutGuns.com — Authority: 426
  The NRA has achieved two pro-gun victories in the last week, which I thought were worth noting:The U.S. House of Representatives approved an NRA-backed amendment, introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), to allow Amtrak travelers to transport firearms in checked baggage where checked baggage service is ...
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• Armed Robber Shoots Victim who Fully Cooperated

  
  LearnAboutGuns.com — Authority: 426
  As reported, a 67 year old St Louis, MO man was arriving at the medical center where he worked when an armed robber approached.  The robber is said to have demanded the man’s wallet and car keys, which the man handed over.  Despite having received the man’s full cooperation, the armed robber then opened fire.  ...
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• They keep trying

  
  The View From North Central Idaho — Authority: 507
  The BradyCampaign currently has 71 sponsors in the U.S. House for a bill to further restrictyour right to keep and bear arms and have defacto gun registration. They say we should have nothing to fear. But in addition to increasing the price ofthe gun due to the increased paperwork it create a paper trail on ...
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• Quote of the day--Justice Antonin Scalia

  
  The View From North Central Idaho — Authority: 507
  If "bear arms" means, as we think, simply the carrying of arms, a modifier canlimit the purpose of the carriage ("for the purpose of selfdefense" or "to make waragainst the King"). But if "bear arms" means, as the petitioners and the dissent think,the carrying of arms only for military purposes, one simply cannot add ...
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• A Gun Rights Carol: The Last Spirit

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 177
  Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol as an indictment of nineteenth century industrialization and economic social classes. The following is a modern take on the tale exploring a different issue. The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the ...
  2 days ago

• A call of conscience this Christmas Day

  
  The Real Revo — Authority: 448
  Merry Christmas everyone! Though it is stated here many times, this is not a website dedicated to religious matters we understand as Warriors that any battle must be undertaken with the element of Moral Authority on our side. The harsh undertakings of a Soldier require a resolve derived from the just nature of his ...
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• Quote of the day--J. Pomeroy

  
  The View From North Central Idaho — Authority: 507
  [The purpose of the Second Amendment is] to secure a well-armed militia. . . .But a militia would be useless unless the citizens were enabled to exercise themselvesin the use of warlike weapons. To preserve this privilege, and to secure to the peoplethe ability to oppose themselves in military force against the ...
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• North Dakotan Wins Friends of NRA National Survey Prize

  
  AmmoLand.com — Authority: 620
  North Dakotan Wins Friends of NRA National Survey Prize National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va.- -(AmmoLand.com)- Chuck Russell of Bismarck, North Dakota, is the winner of the 5th Annual National Survey conducted by the National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA program. He received the grand prize of a ...
  3 days ago

• I Like Guns!

  
  Black Bear Blog — Authority: 487
  Related Articles “The Key To Freedom Is The Ability Of One To Defend Himself” (2) Court Date Set For McDonald v. City of Chicago (0) Firearms Freedom Act Of Montana Seeking Amicus Support (0) Zero Tolerance At Work Again (2) NRA Sues Seattle Over Illegal Gun Ban (1) Ohio Introduces Their Version ...
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• These men didn’t get a Christmas Break

  
  The Real Revo — Authority: 448
  They were in the Ardennes Forest in December of 1944 at a place called Bastogne. The German Army didn’t give them a break. Niether they nor their widows, nor any of their generations who have or will follow, will get a break from the “Christmas Gift” our government is giving us this year. Those we elected to ...
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  Maddened Fowl — Authority: 451
  The End is indeed near
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• Alaska Rep. Mike Kelly to push Firearm Freedom Act.

  
  Conservative Scalawag — Authority: 139
  Cant say it is unexpected for Alaskans to push for the Firearm Freedom Act . However, still disappointed in my Reps and Sen ators ( the do nothing Republicans they are) for not doing the same. That does double for my State Assmbly reps and senate too.
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• Quote of the day--John Adams

  
  The View From North Central Idaho — Authority: 507
  The right of a nation to kill a tyrant in case of necessity can no more be doubtedthan to hang a robber, or kill a flea. A government of laws and not of men. John Adams (1735-1826) Second President of the United States The Life and Works of John Adams (1851) ...
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• Gun Owners of America Wins a Skirmish on ObamaCare

  
  AmmoLand.com — Authority: 620
  Gun Owners of America Wins a Skirmish on ObamaCare One victory to be grateful for this Christmas… “Score one for the Gun Owners of America ….” Slate Magazine, December 20, 2009 Gun Owners of America Washington, DC - -(AmmoLand.com)- You guys have a lot to be thankful for this Christmas. Our ...
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• It is all about power.

  
  Conservative Scalawag — Authority: 139
  This is the sole reason for sheriffs in Iowa dont want to give up their ability to issue permits on a "may-issue" basis. This way they can deny whom ever they what, or give them out as privileged political rewards to supporters. Sad that somebody who took an oath to uphold the Constitution denies citizens their ...
  4 days ago

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