Presidents carrying

[Genghis77]

Only president of the 20th Century, I know of to carry a handgun was Theadore Roosevelt (he hated the use of Teddy and no one used that in his presence) Somewhat wondering about other presidents though. I am guessing it may have been more common in the 19th Century. When running for president under the Bull Moose ticket, Roosevelt was wounded by an assassination attempt. He returned fire, not sure if he hit. With a chest wound, he continued his speech.

I'm just guessing, but imagine Jefferson likely carried.

A thought came to mind about the now reversed Washington DC gun ban. I wonder how much the gun ban might have been influenced by the Roman Empire. The US Government was modeled after the Roman Republic. And in Rome, it was required that the army disarm before entering the city. No doubt prompted by fear of a victorious general seizing power.

[junglebob]

I read an article by Massad Ayoob where he says that Ronald Reagan was licensed to carry a Smith & Wesson .32 caliber revolver when head of the screen actors guild, and years later, first lady Nancy Reagan told reporters she habitually kept "a cute little gun" in her bedroom.

Wow a handgun in Washington D.C.

Ghenghis77, I think that says something about a president when he has a gun shot wound and continues his speech.

[Bill of Rights]

I think it's sad that he was "licensed" at all, more so that the specific weapon was named.

Yeah, a handgun in DC. Hmm. That's odd. Mr. Reagan didn't go to the White House till 1980, and the city banned any handgun that wasn't registered there in 1976.. I wonder how that happened? </sarcasm>

And yes, Pres. Roosevelt was, I think, the kind of man we need in office today. Too bad no one like that runs for public office. I have to wonder if the reason they don't can be summed up in the word, "disgust".

Blessings,
M

[45Fan]

That is interesting, I thought I read somewhere that Bush has a Les Baer TRS? I cant remember where I read it for sure...Jeff Cooper?