| Gun Quotes |
| "The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age.."- Title 10 Section 311 of the US Code "The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."-Thomas Jefferson "...arms, like laws, discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. ...Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law-abding) deprived the use of them."-Thomas Paine "To disarm the people (is) the best and most effectual way to enslave them..."-George Mason "Little more can reasonably be aimed at with respect to the people at large than to have them properly armed and equipped..."-Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist # 29 "The Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms."- Samuel Adams "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined...The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."- Patrick Henry "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mid. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks."- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence. From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurances, and tendencies prove that to ensure peace, security and happiness, the rifle and the pistol are equally indispensable. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good."- George Washington, Address to the 2nd Session, 1st Congress, 1789 |