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In 1689 the British Bill of rights stated they could bear arms to protect themselves and their property. -
Colonists needed protection in the form of arms. -
The American colonists needed firearms to protect themselves and fight back against Britain. -
The constitutional significance of a “well-regulated Militia” is well written in English and American history from the late 17th century through the American Revolution; it was included in the Articles of Confederation, the country’s first constitution. -
The importance of a well-regulated militia was noted in the Constitutional Convention and a well-regulated militia co-insides with the right to bear arms. -
The Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights was written. -
The first Supreme Court case to explore the meaning of the Second Amendment. (United States v. Miller) -
District of Columbia v. Heller, case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2008, held (5–4) that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to possess firearms independent of service in a state militia and to use firearms for traditionally lawful purposes -
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