Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.
George Washington

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
George Washington

Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every Free State.
Thomas Jefferson

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense.
John Adams

A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.
James Madison

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How Bad do things have to get before you do something?

When Kristallnacht was ignored, the Holocaust followed.