What Does the Second Amendment REALLY Mean? | US v. Miller

The video discusses the 1938 arrest of Frank Leighton and Jack Miller for possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun, violating the National Firearms Act (NFA). The District Court initially dismissed the case, citing Second Amendment violations, but the U.S. appealed directly to the Supreme Court. The defense did not present arguments, and the Court ruled the NFA constitutional, stating the Second Amendment does not guarantee the right to own a sawed-off shotgun. The case, US v. Miller, remains significant in gun control debates, with both sides interpreting it to support their views. Leighton received probation, while Miller died before the decision.

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