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The case is about the first incident where they are determining the first amendment give people the right to guns for self defense. In the case there are many quotes that support the case that they are allowed for self defense. So therefor the second amendment allows you to own a gun for self defence. Why would you make an amendment for people to own guns in case of a war coming to their back yard but not for self defense? In the case many points were made about being able to have a gun for self defense. There is a quote that state all guns made during the creation of the first amendment and all guns that were made after it still are under it and protected by it. The quote states “the Second Amendment extends, prima facie, to all instruments

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