The Second Amendment concerns American citizens' "right to bear arms," yet this amendment has long been a source of heated debate, confusion, and litigation. What was the Court's decision in the 2008 case, District of Columbia v. Heller?

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In District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court ruled that the District of Columbia could not ban all forms of handgun possession in the home for purposes of self-defense. The Court held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for lawful purposes, including self-defense, and that the D.C. regulation violated that right. The Court also noted that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home, but does not protect the right to possess firearms for any and all purposes.

The Second Amendment Concerns American Citizens' "Right to Bear Arms