Constitution Quote by James Madison

A well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state;…

— George Mason

First, the constitution ought to secure a genuine and guard against a select militia, by providing that the militia shall always be kept well…

— Patrick Henry

The militia is the natural defense of a free country against sudden foreign invasions, domestic insurrections, and domestic usurpations of power by rulers. It…

— Joseph Story

What, sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty ... Whenever…

— Elbridge Gerry

For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security.

— Thomas Jefferson

A militia law, requiring all men, or with very few exceptions besides cases of conscience, to be provided with arms and ammunition... is always…

— John Adams

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the…

— 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

The constitution ought to secure a genuine militia and guard against a select militia. ...All regulations tending to render this general militia useless and…

— Richard Henry Lee

The militia is the natural defense of a free country against sudden foreign invasions, domestic insurrections, and domestic usurpation of power by rulers. The…

— Joseph Story

What plan for the regulation of the militia may be pursued by the national government is impossible to be foreseen...The project of disciplining all…

— Alexander Hamilton

The militia is our ultimate safety. We can have no security without it. The great object is that every man be armed.

— Patrick Henry