Yep, just like they couldn’t have seen the invention of airplanes or nuclear weapons which I fundamently think are arms that we have a right to. Back then the citizens and the military were pretty evenly matched. Being armed wasn’t about personal protection or hunting but a way of keeping an eye on a developing tyrannical government. But I’m sure I am preaching to the choir.
Well - not quite sure about nukes - I have neighbors who can’t really be trusted with matches! You can tell it’s the start of summer when the ambulance rolls up to their house after he tried to light the barbecue. :)
Otherwise, if you can use it, have room for it, and don’t accidentally kill anyone or cause property damage, why not have it? To me, the emphasis is on use it, though.
Most gun owners, in my experience, put in more range time (or practice time) in a month than most military units get in a year or police officers in a decade. To me, sensible. You have this tool, which is all a weapon is, and you practice with it until it’s as automatic as breathing.
There is only one gun control regulation I would like to see. CCW permit holders should have to take and pass the standard urban assault course. Carrying is a huge responsibility. God forbid they ever need to pull, but if they do, it’d be nice to know they know what they are doing.
I’d get behind that idea in a heartbeat. So far - we have been lucky when a CCW holder has shortened or stopped a shooting or home invasion. That run of luck can’t go on forever. Eventually you are going to get shooter meets someone with a gun who really doesn’t know what they are doing and it is going to get messy.
Again - preaching to the choir. Best to you!