Carjacker Learns the Hard Way that ‘Arms’ Isn’t Always Guns – BT Gun Company
The debate about gun control often overshadows the true meaning of the Second Amendment, which extends far beyond owning and carrying guns. The right to keep and bear arms isn’t limited to firearms but includes any instrument that constitutes bearable arms, including knives and stun guns, according to Second Amendment scholar Stephen Halbrook.
Carjacker Meets Foiled Featherweight
In an incident recently reported by WJLA, a Washington, D.C. TV Station, a teenager attempted to carjack a Lyft driver at knifepoint. However, the driver, identified as Angie, feigned compliance and instead retrieved a can of bear spray given to her by her father. She sprayed the carjacker in the face and managed to subdue him until the police arrived.
Supreme Court Decisions Support Second Amendment
The Supreme Court has made it clear in decisions such as Caetano v. Massachusetts that stun guns and knives are indeed ‘arms’ protected by the Second Amendment. As stated in the unsigned opinion, ‘the Second Amendment extends, prima facie, to all instruments that constitute bearable arms, even those that were not in existence at the time of the founding.’
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A New Perspective on Self-Defense
The carjacking incident highlights the importance of self-defense and the role that bearable arms play in protecting oneself and others. While firearms are a significant part of the Second Amendment, they are not the only tools at our disposal. As this incident demonstrates, creativity and quick thinking can be just as effective as any firearm in a self-defense situation. Visit our website to learn more about the Second Amendment and how you can exercise your right to keep and bear arms.