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Originally posted by stomachmonkey
First let me say that I am NOT in favor of gun control and support the 2nd amendment.
That said with the exception of the Australia statistic I don't think the rest are really relavent.
It's kind of tough to equate a private citizens right to posses a hunting rifle/shotgun or hand gun to an ability to defend oneself from a government determined on systematic anihilation of a given segment of the population.
Most governments have things like tanks, rocket launchers, more troops and the law on thier side.
To defend oneself you would really need a structured, organizational body to coordinate a strategically tactical defense from genocide.
Think Warlord at minimum.
Scott
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The Second Amendment is supposed to defend the right of Americans to own and use any weapon, particularly those you've mentioned.
While most heavy weapons are too expensive for private purchase, I can certainly afford an $18.00 RPG round.