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The only weapons humankind was born with is hands/fists; should that be good enough reason to confiscate their guns?

Except for the sole purpose of hunting. Military purposes also 'course. 

Posted - November 9, 2017
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  • 34416
    Nope.
    A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.


    Militia being military aged people, and people being the American people. 
    We have firearms because the government has firearms. 
      November 9, 2017 4:57 AM MST
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  • 13395
    ...Because the government has firearms? The military/police need guns so that means everybody can have guns?
    Happens occasionally Americans coming cross the border to Canada are surprised to have their guns confiscated and possible charges unaware that gun laws here are different. 
      November 9, 2017 6:17 AM MST
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  • 34416
    Yes...we have the 2nd amendment because the government has weapons. 
    I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
    George Mason
    Co-author of the Second Amendment
    during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution, 1788

    What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance. Let them take arms."
    Thomas Jefferson
      November 9, 2017 11:35 AM MST
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