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Second Amendment
Definition
The constitutional provision in the Bill of Rights that protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. The Supreme Court has confirmed this is an individual right, though its exact scope — particularly who may be disarmed and under what circumstances — remains heavily litigated.
Examples
- •Hemani argues that § 922(g)(3) violates his Second Amendment right to possess a firearm as a marijuana user.