What is the history of the 2nd amendment in the United States? Are there documents, discussions, noted opinions of the time, or anything else that shed light into the slightly ambiguous phrase that is 2A? How has public perception, meaning, and culture changed from 1776 to present day? Thanks.

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Note to discourage further answers, but the origins of the second amendment are addressed in our FAQ.