The Second Amendment Primer : A Citizens Guidebook To The History , Sources, And Authorities For The Constitutional Guarantee Of The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
by Les Adams
Category: Political Science

A basic, jargon-free guide to understanding this Constitutional amendment and the arguments over the right to bear arms. So much of the debate about the Second Amendment is in academic journals and papers, written by—and intended for—scholars, law professors, attorneys, and judges. Trying to wade through the extensive footnotes and references to legal cases and historical precedents known only to the academic elite is more than enough to make anyone feel hopelessly confused. The Second Amendment Primer finally provides an elementary and accessible discussion of the Second Amendment. Chronologically arranged, it traces the development of the right to keep and bear arms from its birth in ancient Greece to its addition to the U.S. Constitution. Supplemental essays discuss the Second Amendment’s interpretation in today’s world from the viewpoints of both firearms enthusiasts as well as those who would limit the amendment’s purview. Facts are detailed and well-documented, and reference margin notes, an extensive bibliography, and a comprehensive subject index showcase the author’s research and show more curious readers how to continue on their path to understanding exactly what the Second Amendment is saying.