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In DC vs Heller, Scalia mostly relies upon historical contextual understanding of what language of 2nd amendment was intended to mean. However, most of these references are not from the founders of the Constitution. Did any of the founders explain why the 2nd amendment was included?

by /u/McLight123 in /r/AskHistorians

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