When our forefathers would have fought for the right to bear arms if they had known the pain it can cause?

Our forefathers fought for us to govern ourselves independently. Not all of them agreed with the need to specify a bill of rights, let alone the right to bear arms. It was intended for self protection, and to be able to call up militia forces should something major happen, politically. I think they still would've included the right to bear arms as a fundamental freedom even if they knew what would come, because they would've had faith that their forebears would be able to figure out a solution to any problems that would come. I don't think they were thinking particularly this far into the future, either.

I think the right to bear arms is an important right to keep. To outlaw guns would not necessarily change things. The criminals would still get guns, and accidents would still happen. Life is dangerous and risky, even if you remove all weapons. You just have to live the best life you can and be careful.

Yes they would have. The Second Amendment isn't about hunting or protecting your home from intruders, although that is a side benefit. The Second Amendment was put in our Constitution so that the People have a means to protect themselves from the GOVERNMENT.

If only the government has guns then you have a police state. If the people are armed as well you have freedom. Take a look at gun control. Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mao, Mussolini, the list goes on and on. Gun control has caused the murder of over 100 million people.

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Our forefathers COULD NOT have fought for the right to bear arms unless they HAD arms.

I think they would believe that without guns, the population is merely ASKING a government permission for the rights GOD granted.

I think they would view the "problem" of gun violence to be a moral problem, one of defective people with no regard for God or natural law.

We don't need guns to exist -- we need guns to exist FREE of oppressive government. Evil has ALWAYS found a way to kill innocents.

Our forefathers were smart cookies. They would notice that their country was still a democracy after two centuries, had never been invaded, that people were secure in their homes from both government and criminals, and then on comparing with other countries who did not have gun rights would be pleased about the decisions they made back in the 18th century.

I don't see how to improve on what kingmonkey said. The right to bear arms is to protect us from our own government. The forefathers were all to aware of the likelihood of a government becoming tyranical, having just escaped just such a situation.

No offense, but its nothing to do with saving lives. Its about freedom. He who would trade freedom for safety is neither safe nor free. Live free and die. Freedom is expensive.

Our forefathers did not expect that wording on constitution would be taken so literal.

Remember they used cannons and muskets to fight.

In those days.

How many drive by shooting or school massacre would they have in those days.

Try loading musket gun to kill 33 people.

The law need to be changed and mine set by other that say gun do not kill, people do.

Bull **** if a kid in high school can get a gun just by walking into a store . Their needs to be tougher laws.

Know one is taking guns away from hunter.

When was last time you saw hunters use a machine gun or semi automatic gun to kill a duck or deer?.

I think the law maker should look at all the pain these guns in flick and say it not worth it.

The second amendment is about the states right to have a militia.

Would women raise children with out a father if they knew it was 10 times more dangerous than raising them with a gun in the house?

LOL yeah they had serious problem back then. They were attacked by Indians and rogue bands of thieves. There trouble were many. Yes we do need them today. There are many gangs and many illegals who are not so respectful of our laws. We no longer teach our youth respect, integrity and honor. We teach them how to call a lawyer. Do we need to arm ourselves like Dodge City? No, but the world is not as safe as it was back then, and a 300 million strong militia is a comfort.

No, with all of today's modern conveniences & play toys,

this is a much different time, but Americans love their guns.

Maybe, the only solution is better gun control.

Just the fact that there is no back ground check required

at gun shows, is a tragedy waiting to happen.

Yes they would. If I have a choice between killing a violent intruder, or calling the cops and waiting up to 15 minutes for them to arrive, I will shoot to kill and answer questions later.

My story will be the only one the police will hear. No appeals, no B.S.