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For many Americans, hunting and sport shooting are an important part of their everyday lives. Participating in these outdoor activities teaches responsibility and respect for firearms. hunting, target shooting, or personal protection. It’s a symbol of self-reliance, and a critical defense against the threat of government tyranny. “The Second Amendment to the Constitution isn’t for just protecting hunting rights, and it’s not only to safeguard your right to target practice,” noted US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in a letter to supporters during his 2016 presidential campaign. “It is a Constitutional right to protect your children, your family, your home, our lives, and to serve as the ultimate check against governmental tyranny—for the protection of liberty.” 6

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Overview and History of Gun Control