Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
It's interesting to consider the historical context of the Second Amendment. During the time of the…
“So any federal gun control breaks the "contract" and is thus "null and void" under the Constitution. This would doubtlessly include federal gun control regulations -- those are the states responsibilities.”
An interesting example to consider is the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states or the people. This is often cited to argue that federal gun control measures could be seen as overstepping the federal government's authority, as the states should be the ones making decisions about gun regulations. It's important to consider the balance between state autonomy and federal authority.
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Yes it absolutely is. The ninth Amendment also says that "the enumeration of certain rights, in this Constitution, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." In essence, the people have WAY MORE RIGHTS than are mentioned in the Constitution which are nonetheless protected by it. The 9th and 10th Amendments, I think, are the most important in the Constitution.
