"Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis: a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath?" Thomas Jefferson
Second Amendment
"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
What part of "shall not be infringed" is unclear? Answer: Nothing! The 2nd amendment was originally intended to prevent government from passing any law that would disarm citizens. The right to defend ourselves and our families is a fundamental right given to us by God. The Founding Fathers recognized this and our Constitution reflects that understanding.
A government that is not fearful of its citizens WILL become a tyranny. Once citizens become unarmed the only question is how quickly will their other rights be eliminated.
The Founding Fathers also understood that armed citizens increase national security against foreign invasions. A determined and armed citizenry cannot be successfully occupied for long.
