Which amendment protects the right to own and carry weapons?

• A. Freedom of press
• B. Freedom of speech
• C. Constitutionality
• D. Right to bear arms

Answer: (D)

Recognizing which amendment protects the right to own and carry weapons hinges on the phrase “bear arms.” The option that describes this right matches the amendment that guarantees individuals may keep and bear arms, a constitutional protection for firearm ownership. In practice, courts have allowed various regulations on how that right is exercised, but the core idea remains the same: this specific amendment protects the ability to own and carry weapons. The other choices refer to rights about the press and speech, which are not about weapons, and the term “Constitutionality” isn’t an amendment at all.