One such right was the right to keep and bear private arms for a variety of legitimate purposes.
This attempt, which was largely unsuccessful, led to the start of the war at Lexington and Concord.
Referring to Whom?
“The Lexington Minuteman” statue symbolizes the American tradition of an armed citizenry standing up against tyranny. Image: Shutterstock/LI Cook
According to the Framers, what is the militia to which the Second Amendment refers?
This arrangement was regarded as the ultimate protection against tyranny.
However, the Founders believed that such a use of arms was unlikely precisely because the people were armed.
The right to keep and bear arms is an integral part of our rights here in America.
An armed citizenry was regarded as the most effective deterrent against despotism.
The answer is clearly yes.
The civilian tradition of owning arms dates back to before the founding of the United States.
A right to defend oneself is enshrined in the Consitution.
