> I've heard a few times that they're about rebelling against a corrupt government That's a relatively modern myth. The intent of 2nd Amendment is primarily th

> I've heard a few times that they're about rebelling against a corrupt government That's a relatively modern myth. The intent of 2nd Amendment is primarily the defense of the State. This is clear from the text itself and from other writings of the framers. In fact, in the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, Americans tried to use their firearms in just this way; to resist what they considered to be a tyrannical tax and imposition on their way of life. Washington called up the militia and put down the rebellion with overwhelming support of Congress, which contained many of the original framers. The leaders of the rebellion were tried and found guilty of treason.