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=The 2nd Amendment= //" //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 //" //

Description
The second amendment means that all civilians have a right to own a weapon. This amendment is used for things like self defense and also hunting.

Historical Applications
This amendment was challenged and defined in 1886 when a man named Herman Presser had a Militia. He was arrested when he paraded in town with 400 men. He claimed the state had violated his rights and the supreme court agreed and disagreed with him at the same time. Civilians have the right to own a weapon but the Militia should be regulated by the state.

Today's Application
Some examples of the second amendment being defended are with the NRA. The NRA stands for National Rifle Association. What the NRA does is basically protect the second amendment. They are a american group that is non-profit. Also The second amendment is used for self defense and hunting.

Credits and research: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Rifle_Association