"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.
