Andrew wants to buy a gun for target shooting. He went to the gun shop near his home and picked out a gun he liked. He submitted the application to the state requesting approval to purchase a gun. Several weeks later he was approved because he did not have a criminal record. He paid for the gun and took it home. What part does the U. S. Constitution play in this scenario?

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Mikaela Harmon

Social Studies

19 February, 06:25

Andrew wants to buy a gun for target shooting. He went to the gun shop near his home and picked out a gun he liked. He submitted the application to the state requesting approval to purchase a gun. Several weeks later he was approved because he did not have a criminal record. He paid for the gun and took it home. What part does the U. S. Constitution play in this scenario?

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Emely Blair · Answer 1

The U. S Constitution plays an active role in this because the second amendment reads; "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."