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It's a right to have a gun, not to use it. Even then, it's not a very strong right, since for the past 30 years at least, the common reason for cops to shoot p
by 8note 3y ago
It's a right to have a gun, not to use it.
Even then, it's not a very strong right, since for the past 30 years at least, the common reason for cops to shoot people is "I thought he had a gun" with suggestions that people carry bright orange wallets to avoid being mistaken for having a gun
- seanw444 3y agoAnd what is the point of "arms"? Why would the second most important right enumerated, be only placed there merely for keeping weapon-shaped trinkets in the household?
- bobbylarrybobby 3y agoGiven the state of things at the time the country was formed, “we need you at the ready to handle Injuns” may well be the answer.