Mod 1A Armed Citizens and defense rights

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CJ 312, Guns and Violence in America Discussion Questions MODULE 1: PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES OF ARMS, CITIZENS, AND RULERS (A) Arms and Citizens MKD pp. 113-136 Discussion and Thought Questions 1. What are the primary reasons that are put forth by the authors for allowing private citizens to keep, or not to keep, arms? 2. Is self defense a fundamental human right? 3. (text, p. 121 #7) Is the right to arms a fundamental human right? 4. Are there any things in the arguments presented that provide guidance as to what are appropriate restrictions on weapons in a gun-owning society? 5. How have weapons changed since these writers developed their ideas? Does that affect the logical application of the basic principles?

6. Historically who would have been allowed or prohibited from carrying arms? 7. How do utilitarian arguments and natural law arguments differ in terms of weighing the merits of gun ownership? 8. (from text, p.119 #1) If self defense is permitted, is there an argument that individuals must also be afforded the means to self-defense, such as firearms? 9. (text, p. 121 #5) With modern professional police forces in place and available 24/7, should the right to self defense be restricted? 10. (text, p.121, #6) Explain why you agree or disagree with Locke’s contention that it is “lawful for a man to kill a thief who has not [hurt him or threatened him].

11. (Text p. 122-123) Should all gun owners be required to undergo training? 12. (Text p. 122-123) Should women be held to the same militia or military requirements as men (e.g. should women be required to register for the draft/selective service)? 13. (text, p. 136, #7) If laws were passed requiring U.S. citizens to surrender their firearms to the government, would you obey or not? Would most gun owners?

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