Quote by 1803 Blackstone's Commentaries
""THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POSSESSES NO POWER TO REGULATE, OR INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC CONCERNS, OR POLICE OF ANY STATE: IT BELONGS NOT TO THEM TO ESTABLISH ANY RULES RESPECTING THE RIGHTS OF PROPERTY; NOR WILL THE CONSTITUTION PERMIT ANY PROHIBITION OF ARMS TO THE PEOPLE; OR OF PEACEABLE ASSEMBLIES BY THEM, FOR ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER, AND IN ANY NUMBER, WHENEVER THEY MAY SEE OCCASION.""

— 1803 Blackstone's Commentaries

Blackstone's Commentaries, 1803

Historical Significance

Early 19th century legal commentary explicitly stating constitutional prohibition on federal arms restrictions

Historical Significance

Early 19th century legal commentary explicitly stating constitutional prohibition on federal arms restrictions