The United States Supreme Court and the Second Amendment (original) (raw)

The paper examines the intent of the framers of the Second Amendment, emphasizing their goal to recognize both the necessity of a militia and the individual's right to keep and bear arms for self-preservation and defense. It argues against the viewpoint that the Second Amendment solely protects collective rights, highlighting historical context and legislative actions that supported the individual right to bear arms. The discussion includes references to significant Supreme Court cases that have framed the Second Amendment as a fundamental individual right within the broader context of constitutional rights.