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by mbowcutt 2880 days ago
The Bill of Rights was ratified when none of those things existed. I absolutely believe the 2A is outdated, but you must consider the reasoning its creation.

> A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

People seem to forget that first half is more important than guns.