The Second Amendment is certainly about government tyranny BUT it is also about the eventual defense of our country in a time of National emergency. Here is the law;
Title 10 Subtitle A Part I Chapter 13
§ 311. Militia: composition and classes
(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.
#(b) The classes of the militia are—
#(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
#(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.
As you can see, the founders meant for all of us to be able to come to the defense of our country and as part of that we are to be armed. I don't own an AR. Before anyone accuses me of being a Rambo wannabee, I have no fantasies about being thrust into a militia to defend the country. However, I love this country and would come to her defense if I were called upon. Further, I have a solemn responsibility to defend my family and the RIGHT to be armed for that responsibility is sacrosanct.
Last edited by David; 02/22/07 07:46 PM.
