Purpose
Reason for the 2nd amendment
What is protecting oneself from the government?
National Firearms Act
What is imposed tax on sale/manufacture of certain guns, restricted the sale/ownership of high-risk weapons.
Significance/Ruling
What is guarantees right to possess firearms for use of traditional lawful purposes, including self-defense within the home
Significance/Ruling
What is the right to possess a handgun at home for the purpose of self-defense, applicable due to 14th amendment (due process clause)
Present day use of 2nd amendment
What is defending oneself from criminals
Gun Control Act 1968
What is punished individuals with illegal holdings, restricts sale to felons/illegal drug users
Cause
What is strict District of Columbia gun laws led Richard Heller to believe the law made it impossible for him to defend himself in his home.
Cause
What is Otis McDonald filed suit to challenge provisions of a 1982 Chicago law that banned the new registration of handguns- made registration a prerequisite of possession of a firearm.
Shay's rebellion impact
What is importance of well-regulated and disciplined militias
National Rifle Association (NRA)
What is main control of legislatures worked on passing bills to enable citizens to carry guns and restrict guns as well
Majority ruling (_-_)
What is 5-4
Majority ruling (_-_)
What is 5-4