Quote by Vermont Constitution (1777)
""That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the State; and as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be kept up; and that the military should be kept under strict subordination to and governed by the civil power.""

— Vermont Constitution (1777)

Historical Significance

Second state to adopt individual arms rights provision

Context

Based on Pennsylvania model but independent adoption

Context

Based on Pennsylvania model but independent adoption

Historical Significance

Second state to adopt individual arms rights provision