The second amendment located in the Bill of Rights section of the Constitution explicitly states that we, as citizens of the United States, have the right to bear arms and that it shall not be infringed upon us. These select twenty or so words written over two hundred years ago have been the center of a hotly contested debate for decades. Schools, concert venues, grocery stores, and more have been the sight of deadly shootings. Dozens of people have lost their lives due to deadly weaponry. Parents, siblings, and friends have lost their loved ones and have suffered the devastating consequences that follow one’s death because some people reserve the right to bear arms. Everyone from the average citizen to the experienced politician has an opinion on how to approach this delicate topic. Continue reading...