INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer for each argument. Adrian argues that it should be illegal for private individuals to carry concealed weapons. Obviously Adrian wants to abolish gun ownership altogether. Just go out and confiscate all the guns. That's what Adrian wants. Well, the Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms, so Adrian's argument is ridiculous
A) Red herring.
B) Appeal to pity.
C) Straw man.
D) No fallacy.
E) Argument against the person, abusive.
C
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