This video explores the historical roots of the Second Amendment, tracing its lineage back to the 1689 English Declaration of Rights. It highlights how this English law, enacted to protect Protestants from being disarmed by King James II, served as a foundational influence for the American right to bear arms. The content emphasizes that the Founding Fathers used this declaration as a basis, extending the right to all citizens, regardless of background. The discussion links this historical context to the modern understanding of the Second Amendment as a protection against government overreach and an individual right to armed self-defense, as affirmed in District of Columbia v. Heller.
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