The Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, is one of the most controversial topics ofour time. Many believe that it is an outdated law, while others believe it is as basic as the right tobreathe. Rather than making a change in a law that has stood with us, since near the beginning,we should try to find our way around the problem of gun violence. If the second amendmentgoverned the United States for over 200, then the problem does not lie within the amendment.The problem lies on the users of the guns, and the methods of gun control. Instead of havingrestrictions, it is better to have extensive background checks done for the guns and the users ofthese weapons.The Second Amendment was one of 11,000 proposed amendments from the 1700s, ofwhich only 27 were ratified. Source A states that "a well-regulated Militia... shall not beinfringed." By saying so, it is said that the right to bear arms will not be violated. However, eventhen, there are states that hold their own laws for gun control. Through the map from source B, itis shown that nearly half of the shootings in America, within a month, have come from states that have laws against carrying these firearms. Psychologically speaking, people are more likely towant to do something that they are told not to do. For example, if someone came up to you andtold you to not think about cats, the next thing you know, you're thinking about cats. The samegoes for guns. If you are told to not carry it, it's in human nature to go against what we are told.In most cases, our morals will win over our actions; however, some people might not hol