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Originally Posted by Strange Famous
But surely there is a line somewhere? Even if it is only weapons that can reasonably be used for self defence.
Should you be allowed to carry a rocket launcher, a flame thrower? To drive a tank? To set up SAM missiles in your yard? Create chemical weapons to use against intruders on your property? Protect your house with land mines?
Surely the right to bare arms has to be limited to weapons that function as a means of self defence?
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The right to bare arms in the united states was created to allow us to have a well regulated militia, that would serve as an ultimate check against the federal government. If they ever get to out of control, or take away our freedoms, etc, it is the duty of the militia to take control. However, with even semi automatic rifles being taken from us, our ability to truly keep the fed in check is seriously going down hill.
If you REALLY want to lower gun related crimes, put restrictions on the .357 snub nose pistol. Not a 3,000 dollar H&K Sub-machine gun.