Gun Control I originally intended to put information for and against gun control here, but after much research, I have found that there is absolutely nothing for gun control that portrays the slightest bit of common sense. Is owning a gun a protected act under the constitution? Yes it is. The first 10 amendments of the constitution are known collectively as the Bill of Rights. The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else can not take one’s right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A ha