Unless they are in the "penumbra," right?
In any case, natural rights (self-defense, for example) are absolute.
Yes. The right to life (self-defense) transcends all laws, rules, regulations, both written and un-written. Even a man strapped in an electric chair has a right to struggle, though to no avail. How much moreso does an innocent have the right to struggle against death? Those who make it impossible for innocents to defend themselves are deserving of 'special consideration.'
If guns and knives were not invented, we'd still have the right to carry 'Louisville Sluggers' or at least the 'jawbone of an ass'...democrat.