Which amendment addresses the right to bear arms?

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly addresses the right to bear arms. It states, "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." This amendment has been a significant focus in discussions about gun rights and regulation, as it enshrines the individual’s right to possess weapons as part of the fundamental liberties provided by the Constitution.

In contrast, the First Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition, the Third Amendment addresses the quartering of soldiers, and the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. None of these amendments are related to the right to bear arms, which solidifies the Second Amendment’s unique position in American constitutional law regarding firearm ownership.