"The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, ? or they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen;
that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of the press."
Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Major John Cartwright (5 June 1824).
This is an American Constitutional right
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!