114 result(s) for Second Amendment Quotes.
"A properly functioning democracy requires a population that is educated, informed, skilled and capable of responsible self-governance. That will not happen when citizens are disarmed."
"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
"The Constitution is not a bulletproof vest against tyranny."
"Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars."
"The right to bear arms is not a right granted by the Constitution; it is a right preserved by the Constitution."
"The Second Amendment is ambiguous because it doesn’t tell you what that right entails."
"Our Second Amendment rights are just that – rights."
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"It is wise to persuade rather than to compel."
"Laws that restrict the right to bear arms are unconstitutional and contrary to our liberty."
"I don't believe in taking a right away from people who have done nothing wrong."
"The right to be armed is not a privilege granted by the state; it is a right inherent to all Americans."
"The Second Amendment is a guarantee of a fundamental right, one that protects all others."
"You can't legislate against every evil in society. But we can probably improve the way we treat each other."
"It is of utmost importance that our civil rights are overtly stated and protected."
"One of the great disservices of the Left is that they’re attempting to shame gun owners."
"A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone."
"The Second Amendment is a matter of life and death."
"We will not let the Second Amendment be compromised."
"The right to bear arms is not just for hunting and sport; it’s a fundamental part of American heritage."
"We need to support our Constitution, protect our rights, and safeguard our liberties."
"The Second Amendment is about self-defense and personal security, and it simply cannot be abolished."
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"In the end, you have to stand up for your right to self-defense."
"A free people ought not only to be armed and organized, but they should have a government to be afraid of."
"Gun control is not about guns; it's about control."
"The Second Amendment is not about hunting. It’s about self-defense against tyranny."
"To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them."
"If the government is afraid of the people, there is liberty. If the people are afraid of the government, there is tyranny."
"Arms in the hands of individual citizens may be used at individual discretion in private self-defense."
"No one has ever been killed by a gun. Guns don’t kill people, people kill people."
"The right to bear arms is not a privilege; it is a right."
"The Second Amendment is my concealed carry permit."
"The purpose of the Second Amendment is to empower the people to defend themselves from tyranny."
"I have a great respect for the Second Amendment. But I do not see the need for assault weapons."
"The Second Amendment is clear. The right to bear arms is not dependent on government regulation."
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth."
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"A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle. A woman without a gun is like a fish without a safety net."
"I believe in the Second Amendment, and I believe it should not be infringed."
"You don’t change the Constitution. The Constitution changes you."
"I support the Second Amendment, I support gun ownership, and I think we need to balance these issues like gun control and gun rights."
"In the end, it’s not the gun that makes the difference; it’s the person behind the gun."
"The right to bear arms is the last line of defense against tyranny."
"Taking away the Second Amendment would never stop criminals from obtaining guns."
"We need to be very, very careful when we talk about the Second Amendment."
"The Second Amendment does not create a right but recognizes a natural right."
"In America, we have a culture of gun ownership, and that’s important for personal safety and liberty."
"The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
"The right of the people to keep and bear arms is a fundamental human right."
"A free people ought not only to be armed but disciplined; to which end, a uniform and well-dispersed militia is necessary."
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence."
"I ask, sir, what right one man has to give another power over his liberty? We must preserve our liberties, not replace them with a new tyranny."
"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."
"If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed."
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that's good."
"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
"It is our right to bear arms. Any law that infringes upon that right is unconstitutional."
"I think the Second Amendment is a very important part of the Bill of Rights and I would defend it."
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it."
"Gun control is not the answer. It’s America’s gun culture that protects our freedoms."
"You have to fight to have the right to bear arms, to keep and bear arms."
"The Second Amendment is not about hunting. It’s about a citizen's right to defend themselves."
"The Second Amendment's purpose is to ensure an individual’s right to keep and bear arms."
"A militia when properly formed are in fact the people themselves, and are characterized by their excellent marksmanship."
"The right of the people to bear Arms is not a privilege granted by government but a right that is inherent in being human."
"Restricting the right to bear arms is equivalent to restricting freedom itself."
"The Second Amendment guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear arms as a fundamental aspect of our national identity."
"Without the Second Amendment, we would not have the right to defend any of the other rights."
"There is no Second Amendment for the police, it's for the people."
"The Second Amendment is not a second-class right."
"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
"The best defense of the people is their own arms."
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
"The Constitution does not grant the right to keep and bear arms, it merely acknowledges it."
"It is not the function of our government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error."
"Gun control is a slippery slope. It is the first step toward complete gun registration, enforced by law, and then confiscation, just like they did in Germany."
"Guns don’t kill people; people kill people."
"If someone is determined to kill you, you will not be able to stop them with a law."
"The right to bear arms is just one aspect of a larger right to defend yourself against tyranny."
"Gun ownership is our right, and it's on our own property that we must have the freedom to exercise that right."
"The right of the individual to own and bear arms is a right that is enjoyed by all citizens."
"I don’t think anybody has a problem with responsible gun ownership. The issue comes when the irresponsibility takes precedence."
"A democracy cannot exist without a strong and independent citizen-based militia."
"In any given situation, the more guns that are present, the more likely it is that a violent or deadly incident will occur."
"We are not trying to take your guns away. We are just trying to keep you safe."
"The Second Amendment is not about hunting. It’s about defending ourselves from tyranny."
"We cannot allow the government to hide behind the Constitution while they dismantle it one amendment at a time."
"If you can't trust the people to carry guns, how can you trust them to vote?"
"We're not interested in taking away your rights; we want to make sure that those rights are exercised responsibly."
"The right to bear arms is a vital part of the American identity and heritage."
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
"The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state shall not be questioned."
"Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth."
"To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
"Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion in private self-defense."
"The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms."
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."
"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority."
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything."
"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."
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."
"I'm a firm believer in the Second Amendment. I think it's a right that should be protected."
"The right to bear arms is not only a right, it’s a responsibility."
"There is no reason why we shouldn't be able to have our guns the way the founding fathers intended it."
"The Second Amendment was designed to ensure that the people would always have the power to defend themselves against tyranny."
"Your right to bear arms is not just a privilege; it’s a requirement for liberty."
"When people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
"In the long history of humankind, those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed."
"Liberty is not a gift; it is a right."
"I believe that the First Amendment protects your right to say what you want, but the Second Amendment protects your right to live."
"The right to bear arms is not granted by the Constitution. It is granted by God."
"Gun control is hitting your target."
"The Constitution does not grant the right to bear arms. It recognizes it."
"We need to rethink our strategies and make sure that the Second Amendment is preserved."
"We will not be disarmed by the government, because we’re a nation of free men."
"The Second Amendment serves as a check against tyranny."
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