"And that the said Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the Press, or the rights of Conscience; or to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms; …"
Samuel Adams

"To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Co-author of the Second Amendment

"The great object is that every man be armed." and "Everyone who is able may have a gun."
Patrick Henry