A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves. The Supreme Court recognizes that the Second Amendment is compatible with strong firearm regulations and gun safety. Amdt2.1 Overview of Second Amendment, Right to Bear Arms. The Second Amendment guarantees to "the people" the rights "to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on one's right to keep and bear arms. Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves.