Second Amendment Rights

Definition

Second Amendment rights refer to the constitutional guarantee under the second amendment that individuals have the right "to keep and bear Arms."

Related terms

Gun Control Legislation: Laws or policies designed to restrict or regulate the sale, purchase, or possession of firearms through licensing, registration, or identification requirements.

National Rifle Association (NRA): An American nonprofit organization advocating for gun rights.

District of Columbia v. Heller: A landmark Supreme Court case from 2008 affirming an individual's right to possess firearms independent of service in a militia.