Just what we need...another Zumbo.

[palepainter]

Just think about Ft. Hood for a second. I believe the disarming of our men and women on military bases has illustrated, on a micro scale, the possibilities of disarming our entire civilian population.
Great responses above that resonate with intelligent debate.

[Troublco]

If you look into what the 2nd Amendment actually protects, look up the definition of "Militia" in the U.S. Code, and dig into the actual intent of the 2nd, AR type rifles are what's protected at this point in time. Along with Barrett 82's, Winchester M40's, M14's, and whatever else is in common military service. In fact, since the phrase I've seen is 'expected to show up carrying arms in common use at the time', everyone that fits in the category specified ought to own an AR in 5.56 since that's the primary weapon of the U.S. Armed Forces. Not a darn thing in there about deer hunting, or how 'sporting' something is.

For the militia info, go to http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/10...1----000-.html