Second Amendment

On June 23, 2022, the US Supreme Court ruled against a New York century-old law that prohibited the carrying of guns unless a person had ‘proper cause’. The NYSRPA v. Bruen decision holds that the “Second Amendment protects the right to carry a loaded handgun in public for self-defense”. The second amendment guarantees, “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.” Is this right limited? Should restrictions be placed on the types of weapons and ammunition that people can access? Y supports the second amendment and Z party calls for restrictions. Write a 1 ½-2 page argument supporting your position.

CURRENT Event RESOURCES

Remember you can gather your own resources in addition to some provided below.

Also, check out the DATAbases on the Resources Page too.

Current Event Sources Link

Sources from 2022 are below:

What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.

Why More American Children Are Dying by Gunfire - The New York Times

US Supreme Court conservatives take aim at New York gun limits | Reuters

Second Amendment group sues San Jose over sweeping new gun bill | Fox News

The Effects of Laws Allowing Armed Staff in K–12 Schools | RAND.

Most Americans support these 4 types of gun legislation, poll says | PBS NewsHour

Lawmakers in these 6 states are pushing to arm teachers - Education Votes