The Right to Bear Arms - and the wisdom of doing so is intended to present a cohesive argument for: 1) the right of the average citizen to go armed for the protection of self, family, friends and others; and 2) the advantage of an armed populace. These arguments are based on the research of leading legal experts, historians, economists, criminologists, and statisticians.

The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the individual right to keep and bear arms, but courts in states that have extreme gun control restrictions apply tests that balance the right away. This book demonstrates that the right peaceably to carry firearms is a fundamental right recognized by the text of the Second Amendment and is part of our American history and tradition. Halbrook’s scholarly work is an exhaustive historical treatment of the fundamental, individual right to carry firearms outside of the home. Halbrook traces this right from its origins in England through American colonial times, the American Revolution, the Constitution’s ratification debates, and then through the antebellum and post-bellum periods, including the history surrounding the enactment of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This book is another important contribution by Halbrook to the scholarship concerning the text, history and tradition of the Second Amendment’s right to bear and carry arms.

A Washington Post Notable Work of Nonfiction From the moment Chief Justice Roberts botched Barack Obama's oath of office, the relationship between the Court and the White House has been a fraught one. Grappling with issues as diverse as campaign finance, abortion, and the right to bear arms, the Roberts court has put itself squarely at the center of American political life. Jeffrey Toobin brilliantly portrays key personalities and cases and shows how the President was fatally slow to realize the importance of the judicial branch to his agenda. Combining incisive legal analysis with riveting insider details, The Oath is an essential guide to understanding the Supreme Court of our interesting times.

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Explains the history, development, and modern interpretation of the freedoms offered in the Second Amendment, guaranteeing the rights of citizens to bear arms.

Are you worried that your Second Amendment rights will be taken away? Are you sick of patronizing politicians, celebrities, and media pundits claiming you don't have the right to own guns?Do you want to know the real story of the Second Amendment, so you can decide what it means for yourself? The Second Amendment Manifesto is for you.In true stories stretching from ancient Greece to modern-day America, you'll quickly discover how the Second Amendment came to be, why it's worth protecting over two centuries later, and what you can do to defend it right now.You'll learn . . . The real reason the Founding Fathers created the Second Amendment (it wasn't for hunting deer).The ancient Greek philosophy that led to the American right to bear arms.The single biggest threat to your Second Amendment rights that almost no one knows about.The three things you can do right now to save your constitutional right to bear arms (before you lose it forever).How to buy and safely use guns, ammunition, and other "military" equipment to protect yourself, your community, and your country.. . . and more.By the end, you'll know more about the Second Amendment than most of your fellow Americans ever will-and a lot more than most politicians, lobbyists, and lawmakers. So, if you want to . . . Understand your Second Amendment rights like never before . . . Discover why gun rights are worth fighting for . . . Learn what you can do right now to protect this "inalienable" right from the tendrils of tyranny and oppression . . . . . . you want to read this book today.

Historically, the rights that individual Americans enjoy have also benefited the country as a whole. But the right to bear arms has become destructive of our society and a threat to all of our other rights. This book examines the ugly pro-slavery and genocidal origins of the Second Amendment and the resentment, anger, and profit motives that fuel today's pro-gun culture. It offers a practical solution to the problem of gun violence. "Lee Goodman provides a sweeping analysis of the history behind the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the rise of the gun culture in the U.S., and the campaign of fear orchestrated by pro-gun lobbies. His challenge is equally bold: Repeal the Second Amendment as the chief obstacle to the development of appropriate gun laws. Read this book. It just might save your life or that of someone you love." - Charles R. Strain, Professor of Religious Studies, DePaul University "Chicago and the nation continue to be under siege with the easy access to guns and the bullying of the NRA. Lee Goodman has been on the front lines trying to help save lives." - Rev. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor, Faith Community of St. Sabina "Anyone sick and tired of the epidemic of gun violence across America needs to give this book a close read and seriously grapple with its ideas and the call to action for citizens to reclaim control of our democracy." - Ilya Sheyman, Executive Director, MoveOn.org Political Action