30 Days Gun Nation
Choose a gun quote from this or another website:
The gun quote I chose is: Are we at last brought to such a humiliating I agree or disagree with this quote because I agree with it
and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for as common sense would dictate self-defense if most
our defense? reasonable it situations requiring firearms.
Why did the Founding Fathers include the 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
❏ In case of invasion by a foreign power
❏ In case of invasion of your home
❏ Personal protection outside of your home
❏ Tyranny here
Question: Did the Founding Fathers give you the right to keep and bear arms, or recognize your right to keep and bear
arms?
Yes, they gave us the right to bear arms, several people take these hypotheticals when in reality we have every right to
own a gun as anyone.
Did you know?
It is estimated that U.S. civilians own 393 million firearms,
35% to 42% of the households in the country have at least one gun.
The U.S. has the highest estimated number of guns per capita, at 120.5 guns for every 100 people.
National Gun Control Laws in the United States did not begin until 1934. For Further look at history go HERE.
Background Research on Supreme Court cases involving guns:
Case Name Person Facts of the case Question (issue) Conclusion/Decision including Holding: Impact or significance
Date involved in the (summary) vote count (answer/ruling) of the case in clarifying the
decided case Constitution
District of An unregistered One would be at ease knowing It was later apprehended and The Second Amendment
Columbia v. weapon was found they can carry a firearm limited to what type of guarantees an individual's right to
Heller within possession and anywhere with a license. weaponry was allowed to hold possess a firearm unconnected
(2008) because of it Self-defense is prominent. within the perimeters. with service in a militia, and to
use that arm for traditionally
Dick Heller lawful purposes, such as
self-defense within the home.
McDonald v. The Second Amendment right to
Chicago keep and bear arms for
(2010) self-defense in one's home is fully
applicable to the states through
the Fourteenth Amendment.
Otis McDonald
Get total of 15 items you either agree or disagree with---can be all on one side or the other. If not in class, watch here.
Things I agree with in this film Things I disagree with in this film
● “People kill people” ● Police and military-grade weapons should be kept from
● Guns are not only used for killing but sportsmanship as well citizens.
● “Firearms are used for self-protection” ●
● Don’t stereotype gun dealers.
How do you feel about CCW’s (licenses to Carry a Concealed Weapon) that allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons in
public? It’s quite reasonable when it comes to weapons, keeps everyone safe and hands free! Then again one is scared of being shot
on the spot by a licensed concealed weapon.
NEW STUDY: OVER 14.5 MILLION CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS, LAST YEAR SAW THE LARGEST INCREASE EVER IN THE
NUMBER OF PERMITS
This website has a map of state CCW laws. Would you ever get a CCW when you turn 21? Why or why not? If anything i would like to
keep my family safe without the fear of losing them anytime soon. Like anyone else of course.
In summary, my opinion on guns is: Common sense would dictate that the gun laws we enforce now are moderate. Not too strict and
not easy enough for anyone to get one. There’s just enough law enforcement to condemn those who break the laws.
Do you feel strongly enough about your opinion that it will affect the candidates you choose to vote for? Why or why not? We can’t
have it all, one thing or the other. If who I vote for has several other positive actions that don’t involve guns then there is no issue.
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