Right to Bear Arms Images
Well Regulated Militia
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George Washington inspects the militia before marching off to quell the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794
Not a Well Regulated Militia
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This 1841 James Clonney painting offers a less inspiring representation of the militia
American Religion
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Many struggle to understand Americans' fascination with guns
Political Firepower
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The NRA boasts a large and politically vigilant membership
Everybody Duck!
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Former Vice-President Dick Cheney and two guys who don't read the newspaper.
From My Cold, Dead Hands
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Charlton Heston making a pledge to the members of the NRA