Interpreting History for Modern Decision Making

The interpretation of historical precedents for driving decision making about present-day events is worrisome due to the subjective nature of historical interpretation and the lack of consensus among historians. The challenge of applying originalism to modern issues, such as gun laws, is highlighted by the evolving societal values and the inadequacy of historical guidance from the framing generation. The case of United States versus Rahimi illustrates the complexity of applying historical context to modern laws, particularly in the context of gun possession and domestic violence restraining orders.