Quote Originally Posted by johncar54 View Post
Which is :

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

The right to have a gun is not the right to kill people.

Sixteen States don't have the death penalty.
You need to read the complete amendment and the court cases regarding self defence. What happens per state is irrelevant as it is overruled by the Supreme Courts support of the 2nd Amendment.