the rights included in the second amendment

The second amendment is very brief including just two rights. The first is the right to organize a well regulated militia which was regarded as necessary for the security of a free state. This means that people have the right to ban together to create an armed force for the protection of its people and existence as an entity. It also protects the peoples' right to keep and bear arms. Meaning that an American citizen can legally own a fire arm, and under some circumstances use the firearm as a means of self-defense. With the aid of common sense, these rights are crucial to keeping our family, friends, and community safe.