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Default Re: Is the PA Constitution, section 21 weak?

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Originally Posted by rev214 View Post
The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.

I think the wording is stronger than the 2nd amendment of the US constitution in regards to an individual right...

Does anyone know who is regarded as the primary author(s) of section 21?
Benjamin Franklin if my memory serves me correctly.


A good link on state RKBA language:
http://www.law.ucla.edu/volokh/beararms/statecon.htm
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