Reply #36: The point, though, is that the more firepower they have, they

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better resistance they can put up.

Now, this principle has to be balanced with public safety- hence, explosives are out of the question, especially in the age of terrorism. Also, I've at least heard that certain large caliber weapons can do things like shoot down airliners. Obviously, there's a public safety issue, here.

But, again, there has to be a good amount of firepower that American citizens can turn to if the day ever comes where their rights aren't being properly respected. They have to be able to fight with some considerable effectiveness. Automatic weapons will give them that ability.

If you want to argue that they should be allowed to have explosives or anti-aircraft guns, that's fine, but I entirely disagree.