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.