The Second Amendment : the intent and its interpretation by the states and the Supreme Court /

"Some interpret it as protecting personal privilege to own and carry firearms, others to bear arms in relation to militia service. Book concludes that it is meant only to protect the right of an individual to "keep and bear arms" for the purpose of defending the country in a militia f...

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Main Author: Charles, Patrick J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
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Summary:"Some interpret it as protecting personal privilege to own and carry firearms, others to bear arms in relation to militia service. Book concludes that it is meant only to protect the right of an individual to "keep and bear arms" for the purpose of defending the country in a militia force against foreign or domestic armies"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 222 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-216) and index.
ISBN:9780786442706 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442700 (softcover : alk. paper)