Legal Definitions - arms, right to bear

Definition: The right to bear arms refers to the constitutional right of individuals to own firearms, as stated in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Example: A person who legally owns a handgun for self-defense purposes is exercising their right to bear arms.

This means that individuals have the legal right to own and possess firearms for personal protection, hunting, or other lawful purposes. The Second Amendment protects this right and has been the subject of much debate and controversy in the United States.