No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous, crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of war, or public danger; nor shall any person be subject, for the same offense, to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a … Continue reading →
Gun control or controlling the availability of gun as a weapon of defense is one of the most contentious laws in modern times. Gun control advocates want to severely restrict the availability of a gun to the citizens of America. Does it mean that the citizens of America are too casual or ill tempered that they will not be able to handle a gun? The answer is no. The groups who have been advocating the gun control norms have always … Continue reading →
Gun control has been under discussion for so long and the discussion has been so severe that it has its own set of myths now. These myths are like any other widely discussed topic that has its own league of myths, which do not have any logical explanation behind it. People choose to believe in these myths as a matter of choice. They do not look at facts and figures which can prove very easily that all these myths are … Continue reading →
The term gun control is synonymous with controversies. It has been sparking a debate on its effectiveness ever since the term was first coined. But is gun control as major a factor as it is made out to be? Is the law really effective? Gun Control or control on the possession of a gun came about after a group of citizens started to vouch their concern about the free availability of a gun throughout the country. This feeling was reflected … Continue reading →
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. – The Bill of Rights Legal scholars and advocates on both sides of the gun control issue have differed over the intended meaning of the Founding Fathers. Did they mean that only those citizens who are organized into official militias by local or regional jurisdictions have the right to bear arms? Or that anyone … Continue reading →
There are norms which regulate gun control in America. But what exactly do these norms suggest? According to the second amendment to the constitution of the United States, all American citizens have the right to bear arms. In some states a gun permit is required to carry a concealed weapon. But at the same time, you can carry a knife without a permit. But if you compare the two, both can be equally destructive and fatal if need be. The … Continue reading →
