| − | Restrictions limiting and even abolishing the ability of citizens to physically defend themselves have significantly increased since the early 20th century. The right to self-defense, considered by the U.S. founding fathers as a core human right that enabled human freedom, has come under greater threat than before.<ref>Roberts, David Thomas (August 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/14/second-amendment-imperiled-never/ The Second Amendment is imperiled like never before]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.</ref> | + | Restrictions limiting and even abolishing the ability of citizens to [[Armed self-defense|physically defend themselves]] have significantly increased since the early 20th century. The right to self-defense, considered by the U.S. founding fathers as a core human right that enabled human freedom, has come under greater threat than before.<ref>Roberts, David Thomas (August 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/14/second-amendment-imperiled-never/ The Second Amendment is imperiled like never before]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.</ref> |