As I mentioned in the podcast, more than a couple states have the individual right to keep and bear arms enshrined in their state constitutions. I found this excellent reference from Eugene Volokh which details which states have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms in their constitutions, as well as supporting case law behind that.
For some reason, I love Vermont’s.
Vermont: That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the State — and as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be kept up; and that the military should be kept under strict subordination to and governed by the civil power.
You can view the entire list by clicking this link.
as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be kept up
Brutus would be proud.