Elbridge Gerry - NO to Gun Control! YES to the PEOPLE's Militia (i.e..NOT the National Guard)

"What, Sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty... Whenever Governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins."

COMMENT:
Gerry's political philosophy was one of limited central government, and he regularly advocated for the maintenance of civilian control of the military.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbridge_Gerry