<human>: What is the history of the 'Second Amendment'?
<bot>: The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, adopted in 1791, protects the right of citizens to keep and bear arms. It was intended as a check against government tyranny by ensuring that the people would always have the means to defend themselves. In modern times, it has been interpreted as protecting an individual's right to own firearms for self-defense, hunting, or recreation.