"Furthermore, it used to be a favorite means with arbitrary rulers to enslave their subjects by forbidding the keeping and bearing of arms."

Article II.–The Right to Bear Arms

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

   159. The Right Important.–If the people were deprived of the right to keep and bear arms they would be lacking in preparation for war. Furthermore, it used to be a favorite means with arbitrary rulers to enslave their subjects by forbidding the keeping and bearing of arms. But while a person may go about in our country wjth a gun or other deadly weapon in the hand, he is not allowed to carry concealed deadly weapons. However, this is not forbidden by Congress, but by the States.

[The Government of the United States By L.S. Shimmell, Ph.D. District Supervisor Of Schools, Harrisburg, PA. Author Of "The Pennsylvania Citizen," "A History Of Pennsylvania," And "Border Warfare In Pennsylvania During The Revolution" New York Maynard, Merrill, & Co. 1906 Pg. 117]