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Originally Posted by moe1212
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
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The point is that in the US today because of so many mass murders that are INCREASING - there is a trade-off that needs to be made........which is more important..... lowering the number of mass murders or using semi-auto rifles for hunting or self-protection from burglars and the REMOTE possibility of a tyrannical US government - when bolt action rifles would be able to do ALL those things 90% as well.
Australia chose to eliminate the semi-auto rifles. I considered that a smart choice and a good trade-off.