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A man holding a shotgun stands in a forest with two hunting dogs beside him.
A hand pointing at the text of the United States Constitution, showing part of the amendments.
A historic painting depicting military officers on horseback before a formation of soldiers in a mountainous landscape.
Image of the Bill of Rights document, highlighting the 2nd Amendment, with a title and teaching context from BRI.

Second Amendment

125 minutes

8 Items

A man holding a shotgun stands in a forest with two hunting dogs beside him.
How Has the Second Amendment Been Interpreted?

Lesson

3 Activities

60 Min

A hand pointing at the text of the United States Constitution, showing part of the amendments.
Discussing Controversial Topics: The Second Amendment

E Lesson

20 Min

A historic painting depicting military officers on horseback before a formation of soldiers in a mountainous landscape.
Teaching the Bill of Rights: The Second Amendment

E Lesson

20 Min

Image of the Bill of Rights document, highlighting the 2nd Amendment, with a title and teaching context from BRI.
Teaching the Bill of Rights: The Second Amendment – Part One

Video

3 Min

Image of the Bill of Rights with emphasis on the Second Amendment and the text "Teaching the Bill of Rights."
Teaching the Bill of Rights: The Second Amendment – Part Two

Video

2 Min

Text of the Second Amendment: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state."
Handout B: The Second Amendment

Activity

Background essay discussing the interpretation of the Second Amendment with historical context and legal references.
Handout A: How Has the Second Amendment Been Interpreted? (Background Essay)

Activity

A wooden-stocked rifle displayed from two angles on a neutral background.
The Second Amendment and Traveling with Firearms

E Lesson

20 Min