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Old 07-21-2022, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MartinSE View Post
Yes, but why? Could be because they did not want to pay for a standing army to protect the fledgling government from the loyalists. That is not an issue today, we have a standing army, it costs us about $1T/year - maybe they had a better idea...
the reason is to fend off tyranny / the government, if they decide to take over. To have the ability to defend against the "standing army" I don't think flint locks or sabers would have much of a chance. The amendment is not for sport shooters / hunters or the such