Pennsylvania Constitution, 1790: “That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights . . . defending life and liberty . . . and protecting property . . . That the right of the citizens to bear arms, in defence of themselves and the state, shall not be questioned . . . That everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall for ever remain inviolate.”

Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, “That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation. . . . That the right of the citizens to bear arms, in defence of themselves and the state, shall not be questioned. . . . To guard against the transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated, WE DECLARE, That everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall for ever remain inviolate.”, Sept. 2, 1790