The Second Amendment, as clarified in landmark Supreme Court cases like *District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)*, ensures an individual right to keep and bear arms, unconnected with service in a militia
Historically, firearm confiscation often precedes tyrannical rule. One of the most famous examples is the Third Reich's disarmament of German Jews
The due process concern with red flag laws, or ERPOs, is a debated topic within legal and academic circles. Critics argue that they can infringe upon an individual's rights without due process
According to a study conducted by Dr. Gary Kleck, a criminologist at Florida State University, guns are used for self-defense in the U.S. anywhere from 500,000 to over 2 million times per year
According to a report by the CDC, firearms are used in self-defense between 500,000 and 3 million times per year in the U.S.
Research revealed that the adoption of constitutional carry laws (allowing concealed carry without a permit) actually decreases crime rates
The Second Amendment, as clarified in landmark Supreme Court cases like *District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)*, ensures an individual right to keep and bear arms, unconnected with service in a militia
Historically, firearm confiscation often precedes tyrannical rule. One of the most famous examples is the Third Reich's disarmament of German Jews
According to a report by the CDC, firearms are used in self-defense between 500,000 and 3 million times per year in the U.S.
A study from the CATO Institute revealed that the adoption of constitutional carry laws (allowing concealed carry without a permit) does not affect crime rates
There is no causal link proven between increased gun ownership and a rise in crime rate. A Harvard study titled "Would Banning Firearms Reduce Murder and Suicide?" concluded that across countries and U.S. states, there is no correlation between gun ownership and violent crime rates