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Originally posted by BlueSky:

What I'm interested in is the context and true meaning of the words used in the Second Amendment. The challenge is to read it objectively, letting go of your own position in order to determine the truth of what was intended by these words:

[b]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. [/b]
You have your answer right there in the Second Amendment...

"the right of the people to keep and bear arms"

It says "the people". If the founders meant "the state" they would have said "the state".

You can also look for the intent of the founders in the Federalist Papers and the numerous writings and debates regarding the constitution. It is clear the intent is for the people to own firearms.

George Mason once said very correctly I might add... "to disarm the people - that was the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
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