1-4-1867: Schneider & Glassick Ad; “We ask the patronage of citizens and those visiting Memphis . . . our long experience in the business will enable us to make or repair Guns and other Fire-arms…”

The Memphis Daily Appeal, Schneider & Glassick Ad; “We ask the patronage of citizens and those visiting Memphis . . . our long experience in the business will enable us to make or repair Guns and other Fire-arms…”, Jan. 4, 1857

12-3-1856: “Chinese War in California . . . Many had fire-arms. A stop was put to the hostilities by a Sheriff’s posse, assisted by citizens.”

Raftsman’s Journal, “Chinese War in California . . . Many had fire-arms. A stop was put to the hostilities by a Sheriff’s posse, assisted by citizens.”, Dec. 3, 1856

11-27-1856: “There is a remedy for this and though severe, it should be tried. It is in the use of fire-arms...."

Holmes County Republican, “There is a remedy for this and though severe, it should be tried. It is in the use of fire-arms. Provide yourself a gun and ammunition and whenever you catch any of these night-walkers…”, Nov. 27, 1856

Ah, so now we see the REAL reason why so many Democrats cry out for more gun ‘control’….

New Orleans Daily Crescent, “The election in this city was unfortunately attended with a most deplorable amount of bloodshed and rioting. Pistols, guns, knives, etc. were freely used by all parties. . . Pistols were immediately drawn and fired by both parties. The Democrats, headed by George Konig, drove the Americans from the polls . . .”, Nov. 12, 1856

Washington, D.C.: “We learn that the necessity for the passage of this act was urgent; that at times the gun-firing upon the bridge was so continuous..."

Washington, D.C.: “We learn that the necessity for the passage of this act was urgent; that at times the gun-firing upon the bridge was so continuous as to cloud the bridge and causeway with the smoke of powder…”, Aug. 25, 1856

8-20-1856: Washington, D.C., “We would advise the youths generally to be cautious how they carry fire-arms about them.”

Evening Star, Washington, D.C., “We would advise the youths generally to be cautious how they carry fire-arms about them.”, Aug. 20, 1856

7-2-1856: “Well, sir, in regard to the rifles, I propose to compromise–we will keep the weapons ourselves but give you the contents!”

Democrat and Sentinel, “Well, sir, in regard to the rifles, I propose to compromise–we will keep the weapons ourselves but give you the contents!”, July 2, 1856

8-10-1814: N.Y.C. District Attorney Richard Riker, “The citizens are the safeguards of a free state. Their right to keep and bear arms has never been infringed..."

N.Y.C. District Attorney Richard Riker, “The citizens are the safeguards of a free state. Their right to keep and bear arms has never been infringed. We will use these weapons resolutely in support of our privileges; with these will manfully oppose the enemy who shall presume to invade them.”, Aug. 10, 1814

5-2-1805: “I began with a pretence to un-lock my saddlebags, and drew a pistol from my holsters..."

Otsego Herald: Or, Western Advertiser, “I began with a pretence to un-lock my saddlebags, and drew a pistol from my holsters . . . for he had his pistol cocked at my breast”, May 2, 1805

6-10-1856: T. Trotter & Son Ad; “Self-Protectors. To Travellers And Housekeepers. The greatest modern Improvement in Fire-Arms. Colt’s Repeaters.”

The Western Democrat, T. Trotter & Son Ad; “Self-Protectors. To Travellers And Housekeepers. The greatest modern Improvement in Fire-Arms. Colt’s Repeaters.”, June 10, 1856

U.S. Senator Lewis Cass: "...but the whole nation is a nation of soldiers when the safety of the country demands their services. Habituated to fire-arms..."

U.S. Senator [and former U.S. Marshal, Brigadier General, Governor, Diplomat] Lewis Cass, “The fact is, we have in the United States no soldiers in the European acceptation of the term—no class set apart for the business of fighting. Our embodied military force is too small to form an exception to this remark; but the whole nation is a nation of soldiers when the safety of the country demands their services. Habituated to fire-arms, and fitted by habit for almost any employment, each feels his own interest involved in the general welfare, and all are ready to repair from their homes to the battle-field…”, March 27, 1856

3-20-1856: “All persons found firing arms about stack-yards, barn-yards, or other places where farmers stack grain shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, provided the person so firing is not on his own premises.”

Criminal Laws of Tennessee, “All persons found firing arms about stack-yards, barn-yards, or other places where farmers stack grain shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, provided the person so firing is not on his own premises.”, March 20, 1856

3-7-1856: "Accidents are continually occurring to boys by the careless use of powder and fire arms..."

Daily Dispatch, “a number of small boys . . . became possessed of a miniature brass cannon . . . Accidents are continually occurring to boys by the careless use of powder and fire arms, and yet parents seem to regard them as matters of no moment…”, March 7, 1856

3-7-1856: “200 armed citizens with guns loaded with ball-ca[r]tridges opposed to more than 300 enraged young men with rifles in their hands.”

Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, “200 armed citizens with guns loaded with ball-ca[r]tridges opposed to more than 300 enraged young men with rifles in their hands.”, March 7, 1856

3-1-1856: Ben Kittredge & Co. Ad; “importers of guns and all kinds of fire arms . . . Wake up, Nimrods, and give them a call.”

Thibodaux Minerva, Ben Kittredge & Co. Ad; “importers of guns and all kinds of fire arms . . . Wake up, Nimrods, and give them a call.”, March 1, 1856

2-1-1856: "These weapons should be the American arms, and none but American citizens should be supplied with them."

Orleans Independent Standard, “Mr. Sharp showed me certificates from scores of men, civilians and soldiers, who have used this rifle, and they all testify to its wonderful qualities. . . . The cavalry pistol carries an ounce, and the pocket pistol a half-ounce ball. They will be ready for sale in a few months.”, Feb. 1, 1856

1-12-1856: “Every pioneer to Kansas from the East should provide himself with a weapon of defence, with a good stock of powder and ball.”

The Kansas Herald Of Freedom, “Every pioneer to Kansas from the East should provide himself with a weapon of defence, with a good stock of powder and ball.”, Jan. 12, 1856

1-2-1856: Tennessee Legislature - "with no good result beyond making business for the courts and fees for the lawyers."

Tennessee Legislature, “Mr. Bowles considered the amendment would lead to numerous petty indictments, with no good result beyond making business for the courts and fees for the lawyers. . . . the bill would not prevent the slave carrying a gun wherever his master might send him. It was to prevent the slave from carrying a gun for the purpose of hunting at large, and at will.”, Jan. 2, 1856

1-1-1856: “who furnished the American settlers in their vicinity with arms, with which to protect themselves”

Evening Star, Washington, D.C., “who furnished the American settlers in their vicinity with arms, with which to protect themselves”, Jan. 1, 1856

6-20-1862: Internal Revenue created, “Provided, That there shall be exempt from distraint the tools or implements of a trade or profession, one cow, arms..."

Internal Revenue created, “Provided, That there shall be exempt from distraint the tools or implements of a trade or profession, one cow, arms, and provisions, and household furniture kept for use, and apparel necessary for a family.”, June 20, 1862

8-5-1861: U.S. Statute - “Provided, That it shall not be lawful to make distraint of the tools or . . . arms, or household furniture, or apparel necessary for a family.”

The Statutes at Large, Treaties, And Proclamations, Of The United States Of America, “Provided, That it shall not be lawful to make distraint of the tools or implements of a trade or profession, beast of the plough necessary for the cultivation of improved lands, arms, or household furniture, or apparel necessary for a family.”, Aug. 5, 1861