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Why did the founding fathers include the Second Amendment in the
Constitution?

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  1. Protecting against tyranny.
  2. Individual self defense.
  3. Collective defense
User Arkni
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Answer:

Because, they believed that every rightful citizen should bare arms to fight in the State Militia.

Explanation:

Note how the 2nd amendment includes "well-regulated militia".

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