James Brady Quotes

Most people who are looking to get a handgun are going to get a carry permit. But most people don't carry around rifles with them; they keep them at home or at the range.

Every honest citizen, man or woman, if they want to have a weapon in their homes - depending on certain criteria - should be able to have one.

Remember the first rule of gunfighting... 'have a gun.'

When shooting exploding rifle targets, check with local and state laws.

Semi-automatic rifles, like semi-automatic handguns, have not traditionally been banned and are in common use by law-abiding citizens for self-defense in the home, hunting, and other lawful uses.

People in the U.S. who feel they need guns or enjoy gun sports of various types, are, in other words, decent, law-abiding, generally honest members of society. Their wish to have guns should be respected.

Why do people carry guns? Protection, right? To protect me and myself. Whether it's home protection or street protection.

Our experience in Hawaii has shown that we can place common sense limits on gun sales, demonstrate our respect for gun owners, and, most importantly, help ensure the safety of our residents.

I truly believe that firearms in the hands of law abiding citizen's makes our families and our communities more safe, not less safe.

I'm a gun owner.

I've carried a gun for 10 years. I've carried them in the locker room, and nobody really knows about it. I know how to handle myself, and I stow it away where nobody really knows about it.

When we talk about protecting our right to have guns, we are talking about protecting our right to shoot bullets. So what is it that's so important to shoot at?

It was comical because you're at a firing range, all these people are so seriously shooting their little guns.

The Second Amendment does protect the right to people to possess weapons for self-defense in the home. That's what the Supreme Court said.

Every gun sold should require a background check, period.

Millions and millions of people are proud gun owners, and they do it responsibly and by the law.

I got my first handgun license when I was 22.

It bothers me when the Hollywood elite are all so against people having guns and want rigorous gun restrictions. But I am friends with a lot of them, and most have armed guards with them or outside their homes.

Currently, most States do not recognize within their borders concealed carry permits issued in other States.

[Referring to gun control:] You've got to protect your legitimate sportsman and hunter, but by God, you've got to protect your police officers too.

Free men and women have the right to own a gun to protect their home.

I don't think you need an AK-47 [assault rifle] to defend your family.

I see no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying a loaded weapon.

Like automobiles, guns should require mandatory insurance policies.

It has always been sensible for good citizens to own and carry firearms for lawful protection against violent criminals who prey on decent people.