Question

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?

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."

Answer 2

The role of the American Constitution is to authorize the carrying of arms to American citizens.

The possibility of Andrew buying a gun only exists because there is constitutional permission. For this, he must obey some rules, such as having no criminal record, being of a minimum age, and showing a psychological ability to carry a weapon.

In other countries the Constitution does not allow the use of weapons, such as in Brazil. This demonstrates the essential nature of the authorization power of the Constitution. The American is permissive about the carrying of gun.