“The right to keep and bear arms for self-defense is a fundamental right that is deeply rooted in this Nation's history and tradition.”— Samuel Alito
“The Second Amendment is not about hunting; it's about the ability to protect yourself from tyranny.”— Rob Bishop
“We have a right to bear arms, but not a right to bear arms in a way that endangers others.”— Sarah Brady
“I believe in the Second Amendment, and I will always defend the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.”— Ken Buck
“I've been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. I think that's a very important right for Americans.”— Bob Goodlatte
“If you're a gun owner, you have my support. If you're a hunter, you have my support. If you're a sport shooter, you have my support.”— Dan Burton
“The only times an Afro-American who was assaulted got away has been when he had a gun and used it in self-defense.”— Ida B. Wells
“I certainly believe that we have a right to keep and bear arms. I don't think that we have a right to use them irresponsibly.”— Artur Davis
“If you need a gun, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.”— Charlton Heston
“The Second Amendment is an individual right to keep and bear arms, and it's not a right of the government.”— Pat Toomey