What would gun control people think of this?

Thomas Jefferson has rightly been described as the American Sphinx -- no matter what your decision, he has a quote to support you. Truly a good politician, because he could come down squarely on both sides of an issue. Here's an example that might aggravate the gun control advocates:

"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; ... that is their right and duty to be at all times armed."