The Second Amendment

It’s no secret that the complicated debate over gun control and gun ownership continues to rage across political and social divides. The Second Amendment is one of the most well-known parts of the constitution, but there’s still incredible controversy over its possible interpretations.

What exactly did the Framers have in mind in writing such an amendment? And what are the possible ways in which this amendment is interpreted in a modern era? John Kaminski, Director of the Center for the Study of the American Constitution and all-around constitution expert, explains the origin and controversy over the right to bear arms.