I tend to take a strict interpretation of the Second Amendment.
Quote:
"A well-regulated militia being essential to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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I actually know that one by heart. Yay me. Anyway, I believe the militia clause is in there for a reason. See, we do have a formalized militia in this country; it's called the National Guard. I really think that if someone wants to own a weapon, then they should serve a term in the National Guard or in the armed forces.
Now, I'm also in favor of strong registration and weapon tracking, trigger locks, and stiffer penalties for gun offenders, as well as criminalizing failure to keep a gun safely. But barring that, I say go ahead - anything short of an assault weapon, you can have it, given that you've served the purpose the Framers of the Constitution intended.