The Right To Bear Arms

Question 1

DC v. Heller (2008)

Answer 1

right to keep and bear arms unconnected with service in a militia

Example sentence: The DC v. Heller case established an individual’s right to own a firearm for personal use, separate from militia service.

Question 2

McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010)

Answer 2

Due Process Clause of 14th Amendment incorporates 2nd Amendment right recognized in Heller

Additional information: The McDonald v. City of Chicago case extended the individual’s right to bear arms to state and local governments.