RoysJungle Loc: Ohio

There's a problem with your thinking. Back then it was musket balls and swords fighting musket balls and swords, and everybody had access to the same types of weapons. Now, welcome to day where we have modern day assault rifles. There is a big discrepancy between an assault rifle and a musket. You do know, criminals don't listen to laws now so why should they be able to get machine guns and semi-automatic guns as well as high capacity ammo clips while legal gun owners can't get them legally. Also, part of the Second Amendment goes back to the Deceleration of Independence in us being able to defend ourselves if needed against the tyrannical government. Which, if you go read the Deceleration of Independence you will see that within the last 50 years are government has done a lot of the problems we had against the King of England. In addition, due to advances of medical treatment you are now far less likely to die from a gunshot wound then you were from a musket ball or bayonet. How about instead of passing new laws enforce the existing ones, or even hand every man, woman, and child capable of holding it, a fully loaded gun and see how there would less gun crime especially after the morons trying to hold people up were eliminated from the gene pool. Go read the articles on gun violence and other violent crimes in areas where guns are illegal to own on Google and others such as in Sweden where everyone has a gun.

Before, you get to talking and ridiculing me no I am not pro-gun or anti-gun. I think its a personal choice and really I think the government should read the Constitution and follow it and keep out of our personal lives.

bvm Loc: Glendale, Arizona

The second amendment was put in the Constitution to protect and insure the rights in the first amendment.

It was put there to keep OUR government in check.

It was to warn the OUR government that an armed citizenry would not accept a despot or government take-over by some constitution destroying individual.

I find it very ironic that some people now want to pick and choose what amendment they like or dislike or choose to ignore.

From 1784 to 2008, 224+ years, the Constitution has served us well but all of a sudden there's a desire on the part some people to throw out what doesn't suite their liking.

If we dispose of the second amendment, do we then do away with the first amendment????????

Ask China, Russia, Cuba, Germany, Iraq, Iran, North Korea et al.

Remember when the people fear the government, all hope is lost.

When the Government fears the people, liberty prevails!

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

Well put !

wilpharm Loc: Oklahoma

Maybe Robbie, I dont fall into that category..I dont HATE England but what goes on there is non of my business & Vice Versa. But if you are scared of gun violence in USA...JUST STAY HOME...& worship your royalty...

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

Well put!

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

No,he was pointing out how stupid the proposed ban will be.
Wake up!

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

You could say the same thing about Obama and Holder,what's your point?

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

Hey,when does the life cycle of a human begin?

ted45 Loc: Delaware

I think it is odd that you are the only one that seems to know about a British child being killed in the recent school shooting. Even the Telegraph.co/UK, while listing the names and ages of every victim, doesn't seem to be aware of that. Perhaps you could enlighten us with some specifics.

Americans are killed in foreign countries, including England, all the time. That doesn't give us any voice in how you should live your lives.

There are some people on here that have told you Brits to butt out, but that isn't everyone nor should you be painting everyone with your accusations.

If you don't feel safe traveling in our country then don't come.

Robert Graybeal Loc: Myrtle Beach

I'm sorry!

Anthony Charles Loc: Santa Maria

Accepted thanks

TimS Loc: GA

First, you need to learn what you are talking about. In one breath, you decry semi automatic guns as suitable only for military and law enforcement. Then you say that handguns would suit people just fine yet many handguns are semi automatic. Semi auto means every time you pull the trigger the gun fires. Are you saying we should only be allowed to have revolvers????

Now as far as self defense, look at police involved shootings. Police are much more highly trained than I ever will be yet they still miss their target even at as close as 10 feet. There was a shooting I read about where cops surrounded a car, the suspect pulled a gun, and the cops opened fire. They fired over 100 rounds into the car but hit the guy only a couple times.

A long rifle is a MUCH more effective self defense weapon than a handgun. You can steady a rifle so much easier than a handgun. A shotgun is such a superior home defense weapon than a handgun. I can't carry a shotgun concealed though so I can't really take it with me if I wanted to run out to the store or whatever and I wanted to be armed. I believe a revolver is superior to a semi auto for home defense because it won't jam but you can only have 5-6 bullets and its more difficult to reload a revolver (speed loaders help). Also, its harder for a guy to conceal carry a revolver than a semi auto.

At the end of the day, I want enough bullets to ensure I kill the bad guy(s). I may want a long rifle for that or I may want a handgun depending in the circumstances. An 'assault rifle' is a highly effective home defense weapon. If a group of people broke into my house (say gang members), I'd much rather have an AR15 with a large capacity magazine.

I don't live in an area where I feel that a group of gang members breaking in my house is likely so I have chosen not to spend >$1000 on an AR15. But I'd like to have the opportunity to buy one should I ever WANT one.

Robbie7 Loc: Northampton. England

I think you should re-read exactly what I said and try again..regards

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

According to our politicians an assault weapon must look like a military M16, have a collapsible stock, pistol grip, flash suppressor large capacity magazines and fire simi auto. There are many firearms which hold over ten rounds on the market and fire simi auto. The old M1 carbine fires both auto and simi auto and will take a 30 round magazine, the ones sold in the states are simi auto. I have a 22 rifle that holds 17 rounds, anyone proficient can hit 17 targets in less than a minute. Why is a look alike military rifle more deadly than sporting rifle with the same firepower. I don't know if our politicians are so ignorant or trying to impress the puiblic.

markg

True as a hunter if you can't down your deer etc. they win Remember the NRA is funded by the gun and amunition industries. They have a vested interest so the NRA's mouth piece has to protect his salary and their interests