Second Amendment

American  

noun

1. an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms as necessary to maintain a state militia.

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Example Sentences

The Second Amendment Foundation, a nonprofit that supports gun rights, said the rights of self-defense and to bear arms come with a duty to act responsibly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plaintiffs include the NRA, Firearms Policy Coalition, and the Second Amendment Foundation, as well as some individuals and smaller businesses.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wisconsin lawmaker’s official U.S. government website features an expansive issues page, including positions on the Second Amendment, public safety, seniors and veterans.

From Salon

Meanwhile, Routh’s defense filed a last-ditch effort to have the final two firearm charges against him dropped under a Second Amendment claim.

From Salon

Is it the late 18th century, when the Second Amendment was ratified?

From Slate