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Gun Rights

The right of the people to keep and bear arms is a fundamental part of American liberty, serving as an important individual defense against crime and a collective defense against tyranny.

 

Defensive Gun Uses in the U.S.

 

Watch: Amy Swearer Testimony before the House Judiciary Committee

 

The Essential Second Amendment

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Conservative Defense of the Second Amendment Falls Short

Feb 1, 2021 Over an hour read

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Constitutional and Commonsense Steps to Reduce Gun Violence Amy Swearer

Mar 31, 2021 26 min read

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Why Does the U.S. Have So Much Gun Violence? The Reality Is Complex Amy Swearer

Mar 31, 2021 1 min read

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These 11 Examples of Defensive Gun Use Undermine Push for More Gun Control

Mar 10, 2021 5 min read

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Biden's Gun Control Agenda

This week, Heritage legal fellow Amy Swearer, breaks down the Biden administration’s plans on gun control. She explains why

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Blowing 4 Factual Holes in the Biden Gun Control Agenda Amy Swearer

Mar 1, 2021 6 min read

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11 Times a Gun Stopped Matters From Getting Worse Amy Swearer

Feb 17, 2021 5 min read

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Watch a Dramatic Use of a Gun in Self-Defense That Didn’t Make News Amy Swearer

Feb 11, 2021 6 min read

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Conservative Defense of the Second Amendment Falls Short Bob Barr

Feb 1, 2021 Over an hour read

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