"The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed" means that any law-abiding citizen has the virtually absolute right to carry personal weapons. Gun ownership both reduces crime and enhances our individual/family security. Additionally, the intent of he 2nd amendment was for the gov't to not need a standing army asall men would be armed and ready to defend our country. The NH Constitution explicitly says that people should have firearms so they can defend the state. See my "A-" rating from the NRA-PVF on the endorsements page.