The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states that "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" (U.S. Const. amend. II). The meaning of this sentence is a fiercely contested social issue that has been explored by the United States Supreme Court several times. Research two opposing interpretations of the Second Amendment and summarize the arguments in your initial post to this Discussion Board. Respond to your classmates regarding an argument with which you agree and explain why.

Be sure to support your conclusions with authoritative sources.

U.S. Const. Amend. II.

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