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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
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the 2nd amendment is always the first argument that people use. but i don't think they realize, the reason this was even written was because the american revolution was going on, it was language applied to the current scenario. back then, there was a threat of the british invading your town or home at any time.
since it is in the constitution, it hasn't ever been taken out(i don't know if they can?). and as time went on, as technology improved, it all kind of was considered encompassing. assault rifles didn't exist, or i doubt they would've written that to be honest or been more specific
by the way i do own a gun in my home, for personal protection and i do enjoy going to the range as a stress relief, somewhat of a hobby. the more you immerse yourself with them, i feel the more comfortable you are with them
