The Importance of the 2nd Amendment

We here at Intuitive Defense support the decision for any American to exercise their Second Amendment right (regardless of reason or reasons) just as we support the decision of any American who does not want to exercise their Second Amendment right (for any reason or reasons). Just because it is there, does not mean you have to used it, but the important take away from this is, that right is there regardless of use or not.
 
Having said that, we here at Intuitive Defense take full advantage of the Second Amendment and we use it every day. To us, a gun does not equal death. Of course, death in general is something people cannot escape and death due to a gun is possible, but not guaranteed. Just because a gun is designed, manufactured, sold, bought, and used does not mean that particular gun will ever be the cause of death or even injury. This principle is true with many things that have some level of danger or death associated with them, to include, but not limited to: motor vehicles, knives, ladders, airplanes, power equipment, machinery, ect.
 
Certainly, my primary reason that I choose to exercise my Second Amendment right through the ownership of a gun is for personal protection. If I never have to use it in a self-defense situation, I will be ok with that, but a gun is more than just a tool for protection. To me it is a means of enjoyment. I enjoy the challenges of target shooting and the implementation of tactics and techniques that allow me to hone my skill. I enjoy the craftsmanship of a well-built gun. I enjoy the sound of a full metal jacket bullet leaving my pistol and impacting on a steel target 35 yards away. I enjoy walking onto a range and knowing that I will push myself mentally and physically to do better this time than the last time. I enjoy holding myself accountable. I enjoy sharing my passion with other individuals who also enjoy exercising their Second Amendment right. I enjoy the responsibilities that come with owning a gun. I enjoy teaching people who are new to guns and watching their progress. I enjoy the gun for the gun, not the possibility of death. More importantly, I enjoy using my freedom to exercise my Second Amendment right that is guaranteed to me for use whenever, wherever, and without reason.
 
Every day it seems that gun owners have to explain or justify why they own a gun or guns or more simply put, why they are exercising their right. Imagine having to explain or justify why you use one or all of your other rights, or more simply put, why you feel the need to use your freedoms. Not that gun owners are obligated to explain or justify why they exercise their right, just as Americans do not need to explain or justify why they exercise their freedom of speech, but sometimes people just want to better understand why a gun owner is a gun owner.
 
Typically, when faced with questions like that, I say something to the extent of, “I own a gun because I am free to do so, just as you are free not to own a gun if you so choose. The right to bear arms, just like all of our rights, work together to prevent the infringement of our other rights. If we have to justify the use of our rights or any specific right to the government or to other people, then that means there is a failure on the part of the person asking to understand the purpose of those rights and therefore, the necessity of them. If one right is deemed “dangerous” or not “necessary” then there is a probability that at any time, other rights will soon become extinct. Our rights are written is such a way that they can withstand time, and as they are written, still provide protection regardless of technology, environment, application, politics, and people. Unfortunately, their weakness is weak people who do not understand the importance of our rights or who prefer the illusion of “protection” over freedom or who choose to support individuals that desire to deprive American people of their rights for evil reasons. If one right falls, they all fall and then we are no longer free.”
 
Usually, they follow my response up with a slightly confused look as I did not provide the simple rebuttal they were looking for, especially if they were hoping for an argumentative response. To then drive the importance of that statement home, I replace the right to bear arms with any other right. For instance, freedom of speech, or protection against unreasonable search and seizure. 
 
“I said what I said because I am free to do so, just as you are free not to if you so choose. The freedom of speech, just like all of our rights, work together to prevent the infringement of our other rights. If we have to justify the use of our rights or any specific right to the government or to other people, then that means there is a failure on the part of the person asking to understand the purpose of those rights and therefore, the necessity of them. If one right is deemed “dangerous” or not “necessary” then there is a probability that at any time, other rights will soon become extinct. Our rights are written is such a way that they can withstand time, and as they are written, still provide protection regardless of technology, environment, application, politics, and people. Unfortunately, their weakness is weak people who do not understand the importance of our rights or who prefer the illusion of “protection” over freedom or who choose to support individuals that desire to deprive American people of their rights for evil reasons. If one right falls, they all fall and then we are no longer free.”
 
In my opinion, if an individual cannot understand the importance of that statement, then they take freedom for granted and they do not comprehend how dangerous complacency can be. Our rights, all of them, are in place for the preservation of freedom. Freedom is in place for the preservation of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
 
If you are the type of person who is intimidated by the freedom of others, then by all means, please relocate to a country where your freedom is restricted or in some cases, condemned. If you decide to stay here in America because the thought of your freedom or lack thereof being controlled by others terrifies you (and it should), then I beg of you, stop trying to restrict or condemn other people’s freedoms here.

Defend freedom by supporting it, even if you choose not to use that particular freedom. 

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