This is preaching to the choir. But for the basically literate, nothing could be more clear in its meaning:
"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."
One must keep in mind that at the time of the Constitution's ratification, the US had NO standing Army, and relied on an armed citizenry for security. Some of them even carried pistols...
Then there's that sticky little phase, "shall not be infringed." If you are unsure, go look up the definition of "infringed."
Also note that the words "hunting, sport," or "recreation" are not part of this Amendment.
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