District of Columbia v. Heller was the first case to clearly state that the right to bear arms applies to

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​District of Columbia v. Heller was the first case to clearly state that the right to bear arms applies to

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In District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home. The ruling emphasized that the right to bear arms is a personal right, not just one belonging to members of a militia, and applies to individuals, not just members of organized groups such as police forces or military militias. The decision did not place any age restrictions on the right to bear arms, so option D is incorrect.

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