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

The courts that rejected this reality relied on the fact that in 1791, states often compelled 18- to 20-year-olds to join “the militia,” which required them to bear arms.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025

What people don't know and what they didn't extract from that in history was that they were using the right to bear arms as a way to protect the Black community.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

She lurched toward her elder brother with bear arms outstretched.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood