It is a common misconception...

[Warpy]

1. Unfortunately, military technology has progressed

and those popguns will be of little use against tanks, bombers, and fighter planes.

I find the "opposition to tyranny" argument ludicrous.

That being said, I live in bear, coyote and cougar country. People outside town need their firearms around here.

I already vote against a candidate who says the freedom of "some" people needs to be limited. Those candidates are generally Republicans.