2A Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Monday, April 17th. There are until the next observance.

2A Day, observed, celebrated, and remembered on April 17, commemorates the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. This national holiday commemorates the founding fathers’ foresight in enshrining the American people’s rights as embodied in the Second Amendment. The freedom of Americans to keep and carry weapons is guaranteed under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Second Amendment and the other nine Bill of Rights sections were ratified on December 15, 1791. In District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), the Supreme Court declared that non-military persons have the right to keep firearms in their homes for self-defense.

📆 When is 2A Day?

This year, 2A Day is on April 17th. It is the 3rd Monday in April; in 2024, it is on Wednesday.

Countdown to 2A Day

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📜 History of 2A Day

The political argument over militia recruitment and management influenced both the English Civil Wars and the Glorious Revolution. Despite the conclusion of the Heller and MacDonald cases before the United States Supreme Court, some constitutional historians challenged and rejected the court’s judgment that the Second Amendment protected people’s right to “keep and bear arms” for home defense. Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision in the current case, courts and academics had been debating for over 200 years whether the Second Amendment truly protected people’s right to self-defense.

However, the term “self-defense” was formed in the late twentieth century, and by that time, a sizable minority of judges had embraced it. The majority of Americans, particularly those who opposed gun regulations, did not believe in self-defense.

☑️ 2A Day facts

Earliest surviving European firearm
The first surviving firearm was discovered at Otepaa, Estonia, in 1396.

Glock 19 is the most popular firearm
The Glock 19 is the most common pistol in 2021.

Colt revolver invented
In 1836, Samuel Colt created the first Colt revolver.

Things to do on 2A Day

Visit a shooting range
On 2A Day, go to a shooting range with a friend to practice your shooting skills. You can learn a lot of amazing tricks.

Attend a 2A Day funfare
Funfairs, concerts, and other events are usually scheduled to commemorate 2A Day. Make sure to pay them a visit and have a good time!

Join the conversation online
Participate in the online conversation and trends regarding the Second Amendment and gun control by using the hashtag #2aDay. There will undoubtedly be an intriguing conversation.

📅 2A Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 17 Monday
2024 April 17 Wednesday
2025 April 17 Thursday
2026 April 17 Friday
2027 April 17 Saturday

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