Right to keep and bear arms
Right guaranteed in certain jurisdictions
The right to keep and bear arms is a legal right for people to possess weapons (arms) for the preservation of life, liberty, and property. The purpose of gun rights is for self-defense, as well as hunting and sporting activities. Countries that guarantee a right to keep and bear arms include the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Switzerland, the United States, Algeria and Yemen.
Also known as...
right to bear arms, bearing arms, and gun rights