Originally Posted by StickyGreen

The 2nd Amendment is designed to give the people of a free country a last resort fighting chance against tyranny, should it ever overcome the republic.

2nd Amendment:

"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

It's not about hunting or sport, it's about preserving freedom. This is why American's guns should be sitting idle until the time comes. There is no reason for Americans to use guns at this point in time because we are not facing direct tyranny.

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ... God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion; what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." -- Thomas Jefferson