ps: numerous police chiefs and sheriffs have pointed out the OBVIOUS, that they CANNOT protect American citizens from attack, they can only respond after the fact (and help the coroner clean up your blood, perhaps)
The police chiefs and sheriffs have recommended people arm themselves if they want any actual protection from attack
and yes, the 2d amendment is not about the people’s right to have a firearm by the bed. the 2d amendment is about the people’s right to have a firearm by their beds, in their homes, and with them anywhere they wish to go and travel in America. it is a right to keep AND BEAR arms, not just keep them under your mattress. Americans have the right to self-defense IN AMERICA, not just by their bedsides.
Please, Breyer, get a United States Constitution and at least read the 2d amendment. It will only take a minute or two of your valuable time. Thank you.
Unless they reside in New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut, Massachusetts...and a bunch of others and have not begged permission from and paid a ransom to their state government (which in New Jersey is almost never granted).