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That is the historical context, but not the purpose. You can have your own theories, but SCOTUS has ruled on this in DC vs Heller.

• MisterBastahrd 5y ago
  The Supreme Court is hardly a group of apolitical history experts, so no thanks.
  • daenz 5y ago
    Fortunately for all of us, you don't get to dictate the purpose of the 2A, they do.
    • aaomidi 5y ago
      Actually, we the people do.