Early machine guns in the 1700's weren't readily available to any household that wanted them lol why is that something you would even bring up?
and no the 2nd amendment wasn't created for people to "protect themselves". It was created as an anti-government tool in case the government wanted too much power so militias could form and fight back, because the Brits didn't allow their citizens to keep arms in case of revolt. The only way a militia could form is having your average citizen already armed.
I bring up the muskets because in 1776 the average person couldn't walk in to a Cabelas and buy assault rifles with 30 round magazines that could be dumped in the matter of seconds, a couple of hand guns on each hip, and a shotgun in case people get too close lol the happenings of the 1700's shouldn't be the basis for what goes on in 2016.
and no the 2nd amendment wasn't created for people to "protect themselves". It was created as an anti-government tool in case the government wanted too much power so militias could form and fight back, because the Brits didn't allow their citizens to keep arms in case of revolt. The only way a militia could form is having your average citizen already armed.
I bring up the muskets because in 1776 the average person couldn't walk in to a Cabelas and buy assault rifles with 30 round magazines that could be dumped in the matter of seconds, a couple of hand guns on each hip, and a shotgun in case people get too close lol the happenings of the 1700's shouldn't be the basis for what goes on in 2016.
If anything there is more evidence to show they would support it because it is equal firepower to what the government has. Just as muskets were equal firepower as to what the US and the british empire had. As you said it was about protecting yourself and family from the government... So how can you protect yourself against the government if they have fully automatic m416s and you have a 9mm?
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