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. Gun Violence Statistics, GIFFORDS L. CTR.Sneak Peek of the 2nd Amendment Collection launching on September 18, 2024. All 50 states have a "state residency" requirement for handgun purchases, so a tourist would have a problem legally purchasing a handgun. I always enjoy reading and sometimes answering constitutional questions like this. 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. There's no right granted in the Constitution that's absolute. All right, a quick Wayne,welcome back. The next day at p.m. "He will strongly defend pro-life values and work to protect Second Amendment rights.