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Gun ownership has been controversial since the earliest days of colonial America.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

amendment: An additional piece of legislation, most often referring to an addition to the United States Constitution. federal: The highest level of national government, with authority over all citizens. inalienable rights: Human rights that are not granted by the government, such as the right to life, which no leader or government can take away. militia: Organized, armed citizens who are not active members of the military, volunteering to participate in armed conflict for the defense of their city and/or state.

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