“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
“I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, but I also believe we can take common-sense steps to reduce gun violence.”— Dan Lipinski
“I am a conservative Republican, a gun owner, and a hunter. I believe in the Second Amendment. But I also believe that we need common-sense gun laws to keep our communities safe.”— James Brady
“The Second Amendment is not about hunting. It's about shooting government agents who have become tyrannical.”— Neal Boortz
“I believe in the Second Amendment, and I will always defend the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.”— Ken Buck
“You don't need a tank to go hunting. You don't need a machine gun to go hunting. You don't need any of that. You need a hunting rifle.”— David Keene
“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
“I've been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. I think that's a very important right for Americans.”— Bob Goodlatte
“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
“The Second Amendment is not about hunting. It's about the right to defend yourself.”— Tom McClintock
“I'm a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, but I also believe in common sense gun safety laws.”— Norman D. Dicks
“The gun-control lobby and its media allies have claimed that the ‘assault weapon’ ban is a ‘moderate’ proposal. If so, then the ocean is moderately damp.”— David Keene
“The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic.”— Joseph Story
“The notion that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to own a gun is a modern invention.”— John Paul Stevens