If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the United States?

[Nonny30 0]

What would you answer for this question? Has anyone answered No?

[Crazy Cat 39,375]

I would answer it with complete honesty.......regardless of anyone else's answer.

Edited July 12, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Nonny30 0]

I want to answer No but I do not know if its going to affect my citizenship. I need some honest response that how did you handle this if you answered No

[Crazy Cat 39,375]

You could use the search function of this site.  I see many posts concerning this.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

1 hour ago, Nonny30 said:

I want to answer No but I do not know if its going to affect my citizenship. I need some honest response that how did you handle this if you answered No

The N-400 form includes the instruction on that matter: if your answer is "NO", you must include a letter explaining the decision and evidence on it.

Your reasons should be based on religious training and belief or deeply held moral or ethical code and you may provide an attestation or witness statement.

 

This also applies for requests to modify the oath of allegiance.

 

 

[JFH 12,189]

It doesn’t matter how I answered it, or how anyone else answers it. Answer truthfully for your situation. Saying “no” is possible provided you can back it up with evidence that this is a deeply held religious or personal belief. 
 

Never assume they are looking for a certain answer on a form. Always answer truthfully.

[Boiler 43,588]

It is important to remember that there is no requirement to naturalise, you can stay a LPR.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

21 hours ago, Nonny30 said:

What would you answer for this question? Has anyone answered No?

If you are not able to support and defend the USA then why do you want to be a USC?

[BBlueB 35]

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

If you are not able to support and defend the USA then why do you want to be a USC?

 

Nicely said !

[Crazy Cat 39,375]

OP submitted his/her N-400 yesterday, so I guess he/she made a decision.

[laylalex 7,252]

55 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

If you are not able to support and defend the USA then why do you want to be a USC?

Because there are other ways of supporting and defending the country without bearing arms. Just my guess.

[Unlockable 7,306]

*** Mod warning: Let's not turn this into political banter, please. 

 

VJ Moderation

[Henry357 70]

OP - your going to need to tell us why do not want to bare arms if you want assistance.  If it’s against your religion, maybe you have a disability...we have no idea. 
 

This is like someone asking what happens if they tick yes to being arrested and giving no info.  It depends on the context what happens next. 

Edited July 13, 2020 by Henry357

[Unlockable 7,306]

@Nonny30,

 

You should answer truthfully. If you should never answer because you think it is something they want to hear. Whether your answer is Yes or NO, you should be able to stand by your convictions. And if asked you should be truthful on how you feel.

 

A great example of standing by your convictions is the story of Private Desmond Doss. He service the military during a war and was awarded medals for his participation in saving lives without ever firing a weapon because of his religious beliefs against killing another human.

[Crazy Cat 39,375]

I think the key is "If the law requires it...."