Our great republic was founded on a simple yet bold Our rights as citizens are not granted to us by government, but instead by God. 250 years ago, the Revolutionary War was fought to secure our God given rights. The second Amendment to our Constitution enshrines the right of all citizens to carry weapons to protect themselves, their families and their fellow countrymen. The War Department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest and unwavering standards. These warfighters entrusted with the safety of our nation are no less entitled to exercise their God given right to keep and bear arms than any other American. (00:19–00:31)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Second Amendment grants citizens the right to carry weapons for protection.
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