This book takes you on a journey, exploring American History through the writings of the Framers, the Debates across several states on the Adoption of the Constitution, Supreme Court cases, and gaining a deeper understanding of the legislative and judicial paths that led us to where we are today. Rather than beginning from the idea of "how can we protect our Second Amendment rights," this book was inspired by the idea of "What was the Second Amendment introduced for?" Starting from the debates that led to the creation of the Bill of Rights, and the perspectives of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, this book continues by looking at the debates on the topic from then to today, focusing on how the courts have interpreted and applied the Second Amendment in the United States. Featuring extended quotes from the Framers, Legal Scholars, Judges, and Justices, this book provides a deep dive into how the Second Amendment has been interpreted through time, including various assumptions and contradictions, some introduced to subvert its purpose.