"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
The Second Amendment concerns the right to keep and bear arms. Its precise scope — including which regulations are permitted — has been addressed by the Supreme Court in several decisions and remains the subject of active litigation and legislation. This library presents the text and current connections without taking a position.
Bills and actions tagged to this protection. Tags are applied only when the connection is clearly supportable.
A proposed rule that would allow licensed firearms dealers to maintain certain transaction records electronically and opens a public comment period.
Passed House by recorded vote; referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.