> It also says "well regulated". Which, at the time and in context, meant "properly trained". The point of the text was that an armed and trained society was n

> It also says "well regulated". Which, at the time and in context, meant "properly trained". The point of the text was that an armed and trained society was necessary to preserve freedom, which is why the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. > Someone's not seen the mess a 5.56mm round makes. Sure, it's not going to be pretty. Even a 9mm (or a .22) is not going to be fun. Let me put it a different way: I've heard multiple knowledgeable people say they would rather get shot than stabbed.