Daniel Chester French's minuteman statue at Concord, Massachusetts (Source)

George Washington inspects the militia before marching off to quell the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794

This 1841 James Clonney painting offers a less inspiring representation of the militia

Many struggle to understand Americans' fascination with guns

The NRA boasts a large and politically vigilant membership

Former Vice-President Dick Cheney and two guys who don't read the newspaper.

Charlton Heston making a pledge to the members of the NRA

Gun-control advocates argue that guns show sales need tighter regulation (Source)