Dixon argues that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to own a gun
How does Huemer respond?
a. Huemer agrees that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to gun
ownership. But he contends that talk of self?defense is irrelevant because the
Second Amendment of the United States Constitution implies the right to
bear arms.
b. Huemer argues that a ban on handguns would be a significant violation of the
right of self?defense.
c. Huemer agrees that the right to self?defense does not imply the right to own
a gun; however, Huemer argues that there are other, more weightly
considerations in favor of gun ownership.
d. All of the above
ANS: B
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