The Second Amendment : the intent and its interpretation by the states and the Supreme Court / Patrick J. Charles.

Author/creator Charles, Patrick J.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2009.
Descriptionvii, 222 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed -- Revisionist judicial interpretation and review -- Placing the Second Amendment in its proper historical context -- The conditional right to keep and bear arms -- "In defence of themselves and the state" -- Bearing arms in the Ohio Constitution.
Abstract "Some interpret it as protecting personal privilege to own and carry firearms, others to bear arms in relation to militia service. Book concludes that it is meant only to protect the right of an individual to "keep and bear arms" for the purpose of defending the country in a militia force against foreign or domestic armies"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index.
LCCN 2008052737
ISBN9780786442706 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786442700 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 3941 .C43 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold