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NEW THREAD: (TL;DR - The 2nd Amendment was never intended as a limitless right to private firearms ownership.)
18th Century concepts of 'militia' in America were very different than popular understanding these days. #2A #GunReformNow
18th Century concepts of 'militia' in America were very different than popular understanding these days. #2A #GunReformNow
In the late 1700s, the militias were the backbone of security for the newly established USA. Every adult white man from age 16 and up was required to be in the militia. It was the 18th Century version of compulsory military service. #2A #GunReformNow
The militia were viewed as a bulwark against the tyranny of a standing army. Because of their experience with the British Red Coats, Americans were robustly against a paid, standing army.
(Clearly, in 2019, having a standing army is no longer a concern for most Americans.) #2A
(Clearly, in 2019, having a standing army is no longer a concern for most Americans.) #2A
