Quote by Roger Sherman
""Conceived it to be the privilege of every citizen, and one of his most essential rights, to bear arms, and to resist every attack upon his liberty or property, by whomsoever made. The particular States, like private citizens, have a right to be armed, and to defend by force of arms, their rights, when invaded.""

— Roger Sherman

Roger Sherman, Debates on 1790 Militia Act

Historical Significance

Constitutional Convention delegate linking individual and state rights to armed defense

Historical Significance

Constitutional Convention delegate linking individual and state rights to armed defense