The government, particularly the courts, holds significant power over the Second Amendment right to bear arms. While Supreme Court cases like District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago affirm the right to possess firearms for lawful purposes, they also allow for regulations, which raises concerns about the potential for abuses of power. The notion that this right is not absolute can lead to slippery slopes in interpretation. Additionally, the use of public safety as a rationale for concealed carry permits seems ineffective since criminals do not seek permits. Lastly, the Tenth Amendment permits varied state laws, further complicating gun regulation debates.