The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. While it does not specify which weapons are allowed, the interpretation generally supports the ownership of firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes. Legal debates continue regarding the regulation of certain types of weapons, such as automatic firearms, assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines, with various laws varying by state. Ultimately, the specifics of what weapons are permissible can depend on both federal and state regulations.
The right to keep and bear weapons.
The Second Amendment is an amendment that was added to the United States Constitution on December 15, 1791. The background of this amendment was to allow the population to bear and keep arms.
The second amendment was passed to ensure that the citizenry would always have the ability to oppose a tyrannical government.
Bear arms. (have weapons)
The right to bear arms.
In most states, do you have to have a permit to carry a gun on your person. A couple of states allow concealed carry without a permit, and a few allow open carry without a permit. For more information, see handgunlaw.us
Bear arms (meaning own and carry firearms, legally).
The British has tried to take weapons away from colonists - Novanet E.Z.
The second Amendment.
This amendment gives people the right to keep and bear arms (weapons, guns specifically.)
The authors of the Bill of Rights felt it was important that the state militias be able to keep their weapons and defend their state. It is found in the Second Amendment.
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution ensures, broadly, the right of the public to own arms (firearms and other small weapons) and to train with them and potentially serve in a militia.