“that their right to bear arms in defence of themselves . . . cannot be questioned”

Constitution Of The State Of Missouri, “that their right to bear arms in defence of themselves and of the State cannot be questioned”, June 12, 1820

"That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves..."

Constitution Of Indiana, "That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state; and that the military shall be kept in strict subordination to the civil power.", June 10, 1816

"Always excepting, one cow, and such suitable apparel, bedding, tools, arms...."

The Laws of the State of Vermont, "Always excepting, one cow, and such suitable apparel, bedding, tools, arms, and articles of household furniture, as may be necessary for upholding life", 1808

“No slave shall keep or carry any gun, powder, shot, club, or other weapon whatsoever..."

Statutes of the State of Mississippi, “No slave shall keep or carry any gun, powder, shot, club, or other weapon whatsoever . . . be forfeited to the seizer for his own use”, 1840

I'm not a "slave", how about you?

Obtaining arms by being a snitch....

The Revised Code of the Laws of Virginia, "Any free negro or mulatto who shall so offend, shall, on conviction before a justice of the peace, forfeit all such arms and ammunition to the use the informer.", 1819

Distinct Constitutional difference between the "militia" and the individual right to arms

Pennsylvania Constitution, “The right of citizens to bear arms, in defence of themselves and the State, shall not be questioned” [Distinctly shows the difference between the "militia" and the individual right to arms], 1838

Well now, what do we have here? . . .

Laws of Pennsylvania, “The uniform, arms, and other accoutrements of every volunteer, or person enrolled in the militia . . . shall be exempt from all suits, distress, executions, or sales for debt, or for the payment of taxes.”, April 2, 1822

Interesting trio of early Pennsylvania laws....

Laws of Pennsylvania, “If any person or persons, of what sex, age, degree or quality soever, shall fire any gun or other fire-arms”, Aug. 26, 1721

Laws of Pennsylvania, “If any person or persons, of what sex, age, degree or quality soever, shall fire any gun or other fire-arms”, Feb. 9, 1750-51 

Laws of Pennsylvania, “If any person or persons shall . . . wantonly and without reasonable occasion discharge and fire off any hand gun pistol or other fire arms”, Dec. 24, 1774

“If any person or persons shall . . . wantonly and without reasonable occasion discharge and fire off any hand gun pistol or other fire arms”

Laws of Pennsylvania, “If any person or persons shall . . . wantonly and without reasonable occasion discharge and fire off any hand gun pistol or other fire arms”, Dec. 24, 1774

“shall on conviction before a justice of the peace forfeit all such arms and ammunition to the use of the informer.”

State Of Mississippi, “shall on conviction before a justice of the peace forfeit all such arms and ammunition to the use of the informer.”, 1822

"the United States . . . cannot impair the right of the people to keep and bear arms"

U.S. Rep. George M. Keim, "the United States shall guaranty to every State in the Union a Republican form of Government, and cannot impair the right of the people to keep and bear arms . . . there are more arms in possession of the people, and belonging to them, than could be required or needed under any emergency.", June 6, 1840

"by discharging (or attempting to discharge) the same unless in self defence"

State Of Alabama, "and shall employ or use during such fight any fire arms, or air gun, by discharging (or attempting to discharge) the same unless in self defence", 1841

"Under the constitution of the United States any citizen has the right to bear arms in his own defense."

The Salt Lake Herald, "Under the constitution of the United States any citizen has the right to bear arms in his own defense.", Oct. 27, 1901

"The constitution of the United States fortifies the citizen in his right to have and bear arms..."

The Minneapolis Journal, "The constitution of the United States fortifies the citizen in his right to have and bear arms, and it is in these small arms that the people show the greatest interest, and righ[t]ly so.", March 2, 1901

Bikes and Arms - A brilliant legal argument....

New-York Tribune, "Bearing arms for defence, for example, having been one of the acts interfered with by the Crown, the makers of the Federal Constitution provided that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be abridged, but it would be absurd to say that only the flintlock muzzle loader of that time is protected: the largest meaning must be given, so as to include all which invention and change may subsequently bring within the class mentioned", Aug. 26, 1900

Here is an interesting opinion from an early U.S. Supreme Court Justice....

   “By the 6th article and 2d clause of the constitution it is thus declared:-’That this constitution and the laws of the United States made in pursuance thereof, and treaties made under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land.’

   “This provision of the constitution, it is to be feared, is sometimes applied or expounded without those qualifications which the character of the parties to that instrument, and its adaptation to the purposes for which it was created, necessarily imply. Every power delegated to the federal government must be expounded in coincidence with a perfect right in the States to all that they have not delegated in coincidence, too, with the possession of every power and right necessary for their existence and preservation; for it is impossible to believe that these ever were, in intention or in fact, ceded to the general government. Laws of the United States, in order to be binding, must be within the legitimate powers vested by the constitution. Treaties, to be valid, must be made within the scope of the same powers; for there can be no ‘authority of the United States,’ save what is derived mediately or immediately, and regularly and legitimately, from the constitution. A treaty, no more than an ordinary statute, can arbitrarily cede away any one right of a State or of any citizen of a State. In cases of alleged conflict between a law of the United States and the constitution, or between the law of a State and the constitution or a statute of the United States, this court must pronounce upon the validity of either law with reference to the constitution; but whether the decision of the court in such cases be itself binding or otherwise must depend upon its conformity with, or its warrant from, the constitution. It cannot be correctly held, that a decision, merely because it be by the Supreme Court, is to override alike the constitution and the laws both of the States and of the United States.”–Mr. Justice DANIEL, U.S. Supreme Court [THURLOW v. COM OF MASS, 46 U.S. 504 (1847), 46 U.S. 504 (How.), SAMUEL THURLOW, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, v. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS., JOEL FLETCHER, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, v. THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. ANDREW PEIRCE, JR., AND THOMAS W. PEIRCE, PLAINTIFFS IN ERROR, v. THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. January Term, 1847. (License Cases) P. 613]

“The law has nothing to say about the size of gun a man may carry...."

The Worthington Advance, “The law has nothing to say about the size of gun a man may carry so long as he carries it in plain sight”, March 2, 1900

An early 20th century American traitor...

President McKinley, “Congress may refuse to the natives . . . and to the American citizens who may go to our colonies the right of jury trial, the right of free speech, the right to bear arms…”, Feb. 22, 1900

"and such persons could not lawfully be disarmed”

Governor Bradley, “The Constitution guarantees to the citizen the right to bear arms openly, and such persons could not lawfully be disarmed”, Aug. 10, 1899

It's as if the author of the following was a prophet....

The San Francisco Call, "A free people, guaranteed the right to bear arms, increasing to seventy millions, with a little army of only 25,000 men, presented an example that encouraged the friends of free institutions everywhere", May 28, 1899

   Would highly recommend reading this article. As the author NAILED it concerning what would happen with our nation....

"and how inestimable is the right to keep and bear arms, we had learned in the Revolution...."

Virginian-Pilot, "and how inestimable is the right to keep and bear arms, we had learned in the Revolution; more precious in self-defense against our own government, or home usurpations and tyrannies", Feb. 19, 1899

"They may be denied the right to bear arms….”

The Saint Paul Globe, “their liberty and property may be taken away from them without due process of law or without just compensation. They may be denied the right to bear arms….”, Dec. 26, 1898

“On account of our constitutional provision guaranteeing to the citizen the right to bear arms..."

The Breckenridge News, “On account of our constitutional provision guaranteeing to the citizen the right to bear arms . . . we know more about making, cleaning, repairing and using firearms and explosives than any other people.”, March 22, 1899

"Laboring men are urged to remember their constitutional right to bear arms"

Semi-Weekly Interior Journal, "Laboring men are urged to remember their constitutional right to bear arms", Sept. 3, 1897

"The constitution guarantees to the humblest citizen under the folds of the flag the right to bear arms."

The Anaconda Standard, “The constitution guarantees to the humblest citizen under the folds of the flag the right to bear arms.”, May 22, 1897

“The possession of a pistol puts it in the power of the holder to commit murder...."

New-York Tribune, “The possession of a pistol puts it in the power of the holder to commit murder. But the right of the citizen to bear arms is nevertheless constitutionally secured.”, April 22, 1897

“were advised to form organizations of American citizens, who should be drilled in the use of arms..."

The Evening Times, Washington [D.C.], “were advised to form organizations of American citizens, who should be drilled in the use of arms, and be ready to respond at a minute’s notice when their interests are threatened”, April 9, 1897

Another excellent historical article...

Barbour County Index, “At one blow the law leveled, so far as it could, .the guarantees of the constitution, attempts to take away the right of the citizen to “bear arms”and strikes down all state power”, Sept. 18, 1895

Another interesting historical academic discovery....

Sources Of The Constitution Of The United States, “It was adopted, with some modification and enlargement, from the English Bill of Rights of 1688, where it stood as a protest against arbitrary action of the late dynasty in disarming the people”, 1894

Talk about; "the more things change, the more they stay the same" [A MUST READ!!] ....

Marshall County Independent, “If the present distress continues under the pretext of “military necessity,” the right of the people to bear arms will be denied”, Nov. 16, 1894

The murderously cold-blooded treasonous Gov. Robert E. Pattison

The murderously cold-blooded treasonous Gov. Robert E. Pattison, “The number of armed strikers in the region is increasing daily and the fact is creating much alarm. . . . assert that they have a right to bear arms.”, July 26, 1894

“we recognize the moral right of the people to bear arms..."

The Yakima Herald, “we recognize the moral right of the people to bear arms, but are opposed to the maintenance of military organization by individuals, corporations, or by the state in times of peace”, July 5, 1894

"Every man, he said, has a constitutional right to bear arms provided it is with peaceful intent."

Governor Tillman, “Every man, he said, has a constitutional right to bear arms provided it is with peaceful intent.”, May 10, 1894

What we need is a real good house-cleaning....

   The present administration, as well as the whole 'democratic' party should be ashamed of themselves. For they have not only dishonored the heritage of our nation. But have concertedly and perversely attempted to destroy the whole fundamental basis of our country. They have deliberately cast aside our Constitution, as well as the rights which are secured by that Supreme Law. They have set at naught the "transcendent laws of nature and of nature's God". They have committed criminal acts against the sovereign authority of this nation. Which is of course - We The People. And have instead perversely attempted to raise the creature; government. Above its creator; We The People.

   To put it plainly, these criminals are guilty of treason. And are more than worthy of facing the fate of traitors. And what is worse, is that the republican party is equally as guilty as the democrats. It should be quite obvious to all that the whole body politic is corrupt from the head to the toe. And that we need to return to government under the Constitution. As well as the elimination of the 'party' system. What We The People really need is the intended CONSTITUTIONAL "system". We need to hit the reset switch NOW. Or, very soon there won't be any "reset switch" to hit. There won't even be any country left to pass on to our "posterity".

   These criminals need to be removed from office. From out of ALL branches of our governments; executive, judicial and legislative. And from all levels of American government; local, state and federal. They need to be charged with conspiracy to commit treason, and tried and sentenced in a newly revamped court system. The corrupt in all of the agencies, bureaus, and departments need to be flushed out and tried in court as well. The sentences then need to be publicly carried out, and broadcast so that they are remembered. The people that supported and upheld these traitors are equally guilty. The 'lobbyists', 'big business', 'media', and other 'special interest' groups are all co-conspirators. And are just as guilty of treason as those that they have bribed to do their bidding.

   We need a thorough house cleaning from top to bottom. Or soon there will be no house left to clean....

New York City caught in a bold-faced lie....

The Sun, New York City Police Captain; “The law against carrying concealed weapons is a city ordinance. It is very useful to the police, but I doubt whether it would stand if an appeal were taken to the higher courts. The Constitution guarantees to every citizen the right to bear arms.”, Feb. 4, 1894

It seems the English and our current 'leadership' have very short attention spans.....

The Morning Call, "the injustice of depriving them of one of their natural rights, to wit: the right of bearing arms for their own protection . . . If the English can only hold their ground in India by denying to the natives their natural rights their expulsion must be a mere matter of time.", Aug. 18, 1893

A must read historical example of good triumphing over [liberal] evil...

Kansas Militia Colonel Hughes and Shawnee County Sheriff J.M. Wilkerson, both were staunch defenders and upholders of the Constitution and the right of the people, Feb. 16, 1893

“our right to keep and bear arms will not be infringed. . . ."

St. Paul Daily Globe, “our right to keep and bear arms will not be infringed. . . . we know our rights and we will maintain them.”, July 16, 1892

“The right of every American citizen to bear arms in his own defense is embedded in our form of government.”

The Omaha Daily Bee, “The right of every American citizen to bear arms in his own defense is embedded in our form of government.”, July 10, 1892

“The right of every American citizen to bear arms in his own defense is embedded in our form of government.”

The Omaha Daily Bee, “The right of every American citizen to bear arms in his own defense is embedded in our form of government.”, July 10, 1892

An interesting discovery, and an even more interesting re-discovery....

The Sun, New York, “Judge Collins called his attention to the fact that the constitution of the United States gave citizens the right to bear arms”, June 28, 1891

The following U.S. Supreme Court case delves into the right of self-defense of employees while working for their employers: 

New Orleans & N. E. R. Co.. v. Jopes, U.S. Supreme Court, “He has not forfeited his right of self-defense by assuming service with a common carrier; nor does the common carrier engage aught against the exercise of that right by his employe”, Dec. 7, 1891

"for doing what the constitution of the United States by express covenant allows. ‘The right to bear arms shall not be abridged.’”

The Roanoke Times, “It is a shame,” was the general comment. “Two white boys on the chain gang for doing what the constitution of the United States by express covenant allows. ‘The right to bear arms shall not be abridged.’”, Feb. 19, 1891

"that every citizen of the United States has a right by the Constitution to bear arms.”

The Sun, New York, “Mr. Dana pointed out that every citizen of the United States has a right by the Constitution to bear arms.”, Dec. 14, 1890

“The right of the black to bear arms should be guaranteed to him..."

The Comet, “The right of the black to bear arms should be guaranteed to him, as well as the social rights intended to be secured him by the 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution.”, Aug. 14, 1890

“The right to wear and bear arms is guaranteed to every citizen by the Federal and State Constitution”

The Meridional, “The right to wear and bear arms is guaranteed to every citizen by the Federal and State Constitution and no man, not even a one-horse justice of the peace can abridge that right.”, July 26, 1890

This paper called the LIEberals out for what they really are 125 years ago....

The Salt Lake Herald, “The Liberals say . . . . “the right of the people to keep and bear arms” should be prohibited”, Nov. 7, 1889

“or there will be endless disputes between the American citizen, who thinks his right to bear arms..."

The Helena Independent, “or there will be endless disputes between the American citizen, who thinks his right to bear arms and shoot game should not be questioned”, Oct. 29, 1889

"The constitution allows freemen the right to bear arms...."

Judge, (and sub-treasurer of the United States for South Carolina), B.C. Pressley charge to the Grand Jury; “The constitution allows freemen the right to bear arms, but it must be done openly so that the world may know it.”, Sept. 16, 1889

The Jury is one of We The People's perfect tools for overcoming tyranny and oppression....

South Carolina Jury; “availed himself of his right to bear arms, and shot with the rest when the attack on the negroes was made . . . In view of these facts a jury composed entirely of white men acquitted the much hunted negro.”, Aug. 12, 1889

Why does this come as no surprise?

State Constitutions, “the legislature shall have power to regulate the wearing of arms . . . all states in which daily experience shows that the action of the legislature has not proved successful.”, Feb. 13, 1889

"Our law-makers have tried many ways to prevent the carrying of concealed weapons, and all means have failed"

The Big Sandy News, “It is not the carrying of a pistol which creates, in our opinion, the offense, it is the unlawful use of it.”, Oct. 29, 1885

“The right to bear arms, the bulwark of our liberty..."

U.S. Senator Richard Coke, “The right to bear arms, the bulwark of our liberty, may be attacked by the same method used to carry their point on the liquor question.”, Aug. 20, 1885

Perhaps the current federal traitor-in-chief should pay attention to this state executive....

Gov. George Hoadly, “As the right of the people to bear arms is guaranteed by the Constitution, and as there is and can be no law passed forbidding the carrying of the same, except concealed weapons, and as the right of every citizen to guard and defend his own property, by himself or his agents, is unqualified and absolute, it follows that I have no power to interfere”, Dec. 17, 1884

   You do understand the English language, right mr. obama?

Well, apparently Calipornia used to have more than just one decent legislator....

California Assembly, “Mr. DeBrutz claimed that an American should have the privilege to bear arms, and in desperation when all other means of redress were refused, to rise up and assert them. This Act was contrary to the Constitution of the United States. Volunteers clearly had the right to bear arms publicly”, April 6, 1880

When Calipornia had at least one decent legislator....

California Senate, “The Constitution of the United States said that the right of the people to bear arms shall not be abridged. This bill was not only monstrous but it was infamous.”, April 2, 1880

From the Sun in New York City? The hell you say....

The [New York] Sun, “The Judge [Barnum] held that the law was unconstitutional in that it undertook to deprive citizens of the inalienable right to bear arms“, Sept. 21, 1879

Well what have we here....

Daily Globe & Chicago Judge [Barnard], “This the judge decides is in contravention of the provision of the federal constitution which declares that the right of the citizen to bear arms shall not be denied or abridged”, Sept. 6, 1879

Another early, (1879), Chicago Circuit Judge declares our right cannot be infringed...

Judge Barnard, “He declares it to be unconstitutional and that all men who please may arm themselves, drill and perfect themselves in the art of war and cannot be suppressed”, Sept. 6, 1879

But what about Independents?

The Stark County Democrat, “It will be seen, then, that Republicans in New York or anywhere else, may carry arms on election day if they choose.”, May 8, 1879

Here's an interesting quote from a D.C. newspaper quoted in another paper:

Public Ledger, “hundred thousand to be present at the counting, and to come armed. The right to bear arms is guaranteed the American citizen, and this right is not marred by the count of an electoral vote”, Jan. 19, 1877

“Not a single white man would be safe if his right to bear arms, which was constitutional, was interfered with.”

U.S. Senator Thurman, “Not a single white man would be safe if his right to bear arms, which was constitutional, was interfered with.”, Oct. 26, 1876

Can you say HYPOCRITES? I know that you can….

The Weekly Democratic Statesman, “They declare that the citizens of a State shall not be denied the Constitutional right to bear arms”, Nov. 12, 1874

My sentiments exactly....

The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, “That a citizen has the right to purchase and bear arms would seem to be an indisputable proposition”, Oct. 7, 1874

I can live with that....

The Abbeville Press And Banner, “Each citizen has the right to bear arms and have ammunition but the State is not called upon to furnish them”, Sept. 30, 1874

Republicans need to return to their original platform....

Republican State Convention, “but we recognize the principle which is older than our constitution, that every man’s house is his castle, and that under our Government every citizen, white or black, has the right to bear arms”, Sept. 17, 1874

Funny how THIS event isn't taught in our schools....

The [2nd - UNHEARD OF] Battle of New Orleans, “The people were then advised to go home, get their arms and ammunition, and return . . . The Citizens Masters of the Situation – The streets above Canal are well filled with armed citizens”, Sept. 15, 1874

When the press weren't grovelling treasonous scumbags....

The Daily Phoenix, “The common heritage of American freemen–the right to bear arms“, Sept. 8, 1874

The Republican party should return to their roots, and quickly, or else...

The Daily State Journal, “the colored people of the South know that they owe . . . their freedom, their right to bear arms, their right of suffrage . . . all of their rights and privileges, in fact, as American citizens–to the Republican party”, Aug. 20, 1872

Congressional proof of the ties of the Democratic party with the Ku-Klux Klan...

The Andrew County Republican, “the Ku-Klux . . . aim to carry elections in the interest of the Democratic party . . . They aim and intend to take from the colored people the right to vote, to bear arms in self-defence”, May 10, 1872

An excellent article....

The Louisiana Democrat, “The Constitution of the United States recognizes the right of the citizen to bear arms.–For what purpose? Not for ornament, certainly.”, April 24, 1872

Free the slaves, and then enslave EVERYONE....

Committee report submitted to Congress, “men are denied the right to bear arms or to organize even as militia for the protection of their homes, their property or the persons of their wives and children”, March 7, 1872

I'd venture to state that this NAILS it quite nicely....

Judge Allison’s Opinion, “appeared on the stand with a loaded pistol upon his person . . . he armed for defense . . . the supreme law of the land protects him and them, and if there were an hundred statutes to the contrary, they would not be worth the paper they are printed on, because they would call in question that which the Bill of Rights declares is beyond question, and against which there can be no law.”, Dec. 24, 1871

Another method of shooting down usurping tyrants.....

Grand Jury: “the people are at last remitted to their guaranteed rights under the Constitution, prominent among which are freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to bear arms”, Feb. 4, 1869

The same President that had just got done fighting these same people of the south....

The Charleston Daily News, “The President thinks the right of the Southern people to bear arms a right which inheres in them as citizens of the United States, and permission, or declaration of such a right by Congress, is gratuitous surplusage, if not impertinence.”, Dec. 26, 1868

As always, it's all about the money, honey....

Public Ledger, “The denial of the right of the people to keep and bear arms” [It's all about the money, honey!!], Sept. 8, 1868

Wouldn't it be nice if that were the case [as it was intended to be] ?

The South-Western, “It is the duty of that officer to protect the citizens of every State against violence, and to guarantee them in their right to arm and protect themselves.”, Aug. 12, 1868

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!

Brownlow’s Knoxville Whig, “it has always been conceded by men of all parties that the right of citizens to bear arms did not require the permission of Government.”, Nov. 27, 1867

Honorable mention.....

The Honorable General William H. Emory, [Refused an order from President Andrew Johnson, (transmitted through General Grant), to disarm and disband volunteer militia companies in Washington, D.C.], Nov. 11, 1867

We The People need more like General Emory!

As it should be....

The Spirit Of Democracy, “Non-interference with the right of the people to bear arms.”, Aug. 20, 1867

This gentleman gets right to the heart of the matter....

Speech of Col. Baber, “The right to bear arms is the most sacred guarantee of liberty to American citizens, and if they fail to wield them, when the Constitution of their country is in jeopardy from usurpation, then indeed they are cravens, and deserve to be slaves”, Jan. 11, 1867

Good judgment

Judge Bullock, of the County Court of Natchez, “has decided the State law that deprives colored people of the right to bear arms to be in opposition to the State Constitution”, Oct. 17, 1866

Well this sure might have saved some time....

U.S. House of Representatives H.R. 613, “equal benefit of all laws and proceedings concerning personal liberty, personal security, and the acquisition, enjoyment and disposition of estate, real and personal, including the constitutional right to bear arms“, June 13, 1866

Cowardly treason from Montana

The highly treasonous Montana Post, “It is the right of freemen to bear arms . . . The legislature ought to make it penal”, Dec. 24, 1864

“The fifth asserts the absolute right . . . to hold and bear arms for their own defense.”

Senator [Garrett] Davis, series of resolutions, “The fifth asserts the absolute right . . . to hold and bear arms for their own defense.”, Dec. 12, 1864

"but the right of the individual citizen to bear arms cannot be infringed"

U.S. Rep. Clement L. Vallandigham, “but the right of the individual citizen to bear arms cannot be infringed”, Sept. 26, 1864

Very much worth a read...

Indiana Speaker of the House Jonathan W. Gordon, “It is scarcely necessary to say that the right of the people thus to bear arms is the foundation of their liberties; for, without it they would be without any power of resistance against the existing government.”, Sept. 19, 1864

This ought to bring a chuckle or two...

The National Platform.

The platform of principles enunciated by the National Democratic convention may be found in the appropriate place in to-day’s paper.

Taken together, the platform is unobjectionable. Indeed it embrace the right doctrine and will be supported by every true friend of the Union in the country. It is brief, but contains everything necessary in the present crisis of affairs. There are but six resolutions but they are sufficiently comprehensive for any person....

...To the fourth, every true heart will respond. It declares the old Democratic doctrine on State rights, and denounces the subversion of the civil by military laws in the States not in insurrection, the arbitrary arrests, the suppression of the freedom of the press and of speech, the denial of the right of asylum, the denial of the right of the people to bear arms, and the employment of unusual test oaths, as contrary to the constitution and encroachments upon the rights of the people....

“and who questions the right of men in the country to bear arms . . .?"

Daily State Sentinel, “and who questions the right of men in the country to bear arms, especially as there is no unusual number imported to be sold?”, Aug. 27, 1864

Here's one from a state, (and later), U.S. Senator....

Senator William A. Wallace, “and the right to bear arms in defence of themselves and the State, and affirmed that both were inviolate.”, Aug. 27, 1864

"urging them never to surrender the sacred right to bear arms...."

Daily State Sentinel, “urging them never to surrender the sacred right to bear arms. If arms be introduced into a political canvas, let them be met by arms.”, Aug. 23, 1864

More [hypocritical] democratic party irony....

Daily State Sentinel, “man has the right to purchase arms and ammunition for sale, and the people the right to buy and keep them for the purposes provided in the Constitution.”, August 22, 1864

Pertinent quote from the above:

   "While the Democratic party will maintain at all hazards the constitutional right of the people to bear arms for the defense of themselves..."

Funny, ISN'T IT?

“Compared with human rights, property rights are dross. . ."

U.S. Senator/Gov. A.O. Stanley, “Compared with human rights, property rights are dross. . . . and it would include also the right of trial by jury, liberty of conscience, freedom of the press, the right to travel and emigrate, to bear arms”, April 30, 1922

Yeah, I always thought it was a given....

Union County Star and Lewisburg Chronicle, “The constitutional right to bear arms, includes the corresponding obligation to use them in defence of the country“, Aug. 12, 1862

Another early American traitor....

The traitor U.S. Representative A.G. Riddle, “The right of the people to retain and bear arms has reference to no right of revolution in any respect”, May 28, 1862

More treason from the Confederacy....

Weekly Standard, [More treason in the Confederacy] “but the Constitution, which guarantees to every man the right to keep and bear arms, is to be trampled under foot”, May 21, 1862

   It should be noted that the Confederate Constitution has secured the right to arms in the exact same wording as the United States Constitution had.

Well, well, what have we here? . . .

Semi-Weekly Standard, “but the President has no right to send agents to their houses and take their arms by force.”, April 5, 1862