In the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, decided in 2008, the Supreme Court addressed the Second Amendment's right to bear arms. The case involved a Washington, D.C. law that restricted handgun ownership and required firearms in homes to be nonfunctional. The Court ruled that the law violated the Second Amendment, affirming an individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense within the home. The decision marked a significant interpretation of the Second Amendment, emphasizing that the right to bear arms is not solely linked to militia service. This ruling set a precedent for future cases regarding gun rights and regulations across the United States.