It states, "The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms." But the GOA letter argues the Second Amendment does not "give" citizens any rights. "Rather, as the U.S. Supreme Court explained in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), the Second Amendment 'codifies,' 'protects,' and 'secure[s]' a right – rather than 'grants,' 'bestows,' or 'gives' one," said the letter, signed by GOA founder state Sen. H.L. "Bill" Richardson, Vice President Tim Macy, Executive Director Lawrence Pratt and board members Gerry Ognibene and Sam Paredes. Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2014/08/gun-owners-correct-obama-on-constitution/#KJuJXwlQq60TVeyJ.99 John Hames shared with you:
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