Gun Control & RKBA

"It must be made a sacred maxim, that the militia obey the executive power, which represents the whole people in the execution of laws. To suppose arms in the hands of the citizens , to be used at individual discretion, except in private self defense , or by partial orders of towns, counties, or districts of a state, is to demolish every constitution, and lay the laws prostrate, so that liberty can be enjoyed by no man— is a dissolution of the government. The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed, and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws"


To suppose arms in the hands of the citizens , to be used at individual discretion, except in private self defense.

This part of your quote would seem to me that he is saying that arms, in private hands, should be used for self defense. "Keep and bear arms". Just sayin'.