http://theodysseyonline.com/ccny/brief-history-of-the-second-amendment/272725

A- A well regulated militia, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed

M- Matter of interpretation as to whether they were intent on preserving the power to regulate arms to the states over the federal government.

E- Everyone has the right to bear Arms

N- Natural rights of self defense

D- Defense for self and state

M- Madison stated, “I didn’t create the right to bear arms, the right was preexisting.”

E- Explained by Alexander Hamilton, the Framers sought to balance no just political power, but also military power, between gun control laws and the right to rebel against unjust governments.

N- Necessary to the security of a free state

T- The amendment was written so the people could form their own militia system.

T- This amendment was to give the people a safe state.

W- Wanted government to have little control

O- One aspect of the gun control debate is the conflict between the people, the states and the nation.