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A Gun Buyers Loophole

Gun control has always been a heated topic of debate, especially for those who truly believe in the Second Amendment. However, I believe the citizens of Virginia have misinterpreted the meaning of the Second Amendment. While addressing the Virginia Ratification Convention in 1788 ("Who is the Militia"), Patrick Henry stated:
Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined. The great object is that every man be armed and everyone who is able may have a gun. (Guns and Gun Control)
I agree that every man should have the right to be armed but laws passed to protect the innocent, should at all times be held to the highest standard. Recent studies show that many illegal gun sells were conducted in Virginia due to the "gun show loophole."
"In 2002, instant background checks in Virginia

stopped 2,365 firearms from getting...

Posted by: Andres Cisneros

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