What good can a hand gun do against an army? Not much. And I do understand that if a law is passed, only the law-abiding will comply. I think you’ve answered my questions. Thanks.
Did you go to the link and actually read the article?
Another point: bolt action rifles are far more dangerous in the hands of many people of western culture. Technical ingenuity in the minds of many of the same people is far more dangerous than any known conventional weapon. And don’t forget about the possibility of an America of the near future with nearly no revenues.
Good government and American freedoms are necessary. Morality is essential for good government and freedoms. Without those prerequisites, everyone would be in peril—especially the vain.