“In countries under arbitrary
government, the people oppressed and dispirited neither possessed arms nor know
how to use them. Tyrants never feel secure until they have disarmed the people.
They can rely on nothing but standing armies of mercenary troops for support of
their power. But the people of this country have arms in their hands ; they are
not destitute of military knowledge; every citizen is required by law to be a
soldier; we are marshaled into companies, regiments and brigades for the defense
of our country. This is a circumstance of the people and enable them to defend
their rights and privileges against every invader”
First known printing Jan 7, 1788 in
the Courant
a Hartford, Connecticut news paper
American Handbook on Guns Ammo and freedom
American Handbook on Guns Ammo and freedom
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