bear arms

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The Second Amendment to the US Constitution stipulates that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The Second Amendment Foundation, a nonprofit that supports gun rights, said the rights of self-defense and to bear arms come with a duty to act responsibly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Like the 2nd Amendment, Mexico’s Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

For years I have marveled at the sense of humor, sense of responsibility and dedication of our men and women who bear arms.

From Salon • May 27, 2024

There the Lord of the Mark would hold an assembly of all that could bear arms, on the second day after the full moon.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien