Efforts to repeal the Second Amendment face significant challenges, as changing the U.S. Constitution requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states. Historically, such a consensus has been elusive, with the last successfully ratified amendment occurring in 1992.
Amid increased calls for gun control following tragic events like the Parkland shooting, proponents of repeal argue that a majority of Americans support stricter gun laws. However, the deep-rooted cultural significance of the Second Amendment complicates any attempt to amend or remove it, as many citizens passionately defend their right to bear arms.
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