In this day and age of terrorists behind every corner, the question comes to mind of whether or not we actually have a right to self-defense. The answer to that question is as varied as there are colors under the rainbow. In some states not only do you not have the right to self-defense, but also rather you are required to retreat before an attacker. Failure to do so would and has often resulted in the criminal prosecution of the original victim. In other states, not only do you have a right to defend yourself, but also your property. So what is correct? Do you have a right to protect yourself and property or are you required to go through life hoping to win the lottery of safety and security as you go unnoticed by the criminal element?
When proponents of self-defense are challenged, they often point to the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution as the basis of their right to self-defense. The citation of the 2nd Amendment is critical to the self-defense argument, as the most common method of protecting one’s self is through the use of a firearm. So what does the 2nd Amendment actually say in the matter?
2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution
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. (read more here)
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