The Second Amendment Was Ratified to Preserve Slavery Myth
Some claim the Second Amendment, like the Three-Fifths Compromise, was ratified to preserve slavery. This is only partially true.
Gun Control and Gun Rights
Gun rights include the individual right to keep and bear arms and self defense and the collective right to gun control and the defense of the state. The pairing of gun rights, gun control, and the sentiment behind these regulations and rights creates gun culture. Different countries and regions have different gun culture.
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Thomas Jefferson Called for Rebellion and Revolution Myth
Thomas Jefferson never said, “every generation needs a new revolution”, but he did say, “a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.”
Switzerland Requires Citizens to Own Guns Myth
Switzerland doesn’t require its citizens to own guns. Guns are regulated in three classes and there is mandatory military service for able-bodied men.
The Point of the Second Amendment is to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Myth
The point of the Second Amendment is to secure a free-state via a well-regulated state-run militia. Thus, people have the right to keep and bear arms.
Gun Ownership is Relatively High in Switzerland Fact
In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 25-30% of citizens own a gun, and more own hunting weapons (which don’t require registration) or own unregistered old army weapons.