[ClearCase_guy]

Absolutely. The Constitution recognizes the right to keep and bear arms. It does not grant such a right. The opinion of the courts does not count.

And oh by the way, automatic weapons are protected just as much as semi-automatic. If a soldier can carry it into battle, it should be available for home use.

[Tenacious 1]

And oh by the way, automatic weapons are protected just as much as semi-automatic. If a soldier can carry it into battle, it should be available for home use.

In fact, at the time of the revolution and writing of the Constitution, the citizens had more advanced fire arms than did the military.

[An Old Man]

"If a soldier can carry it into battle, it should be available for home use. "

I believe you are limiting your options with a statement like that.

If I have to acquire a modern truck to pull my old 12 pounder to the front, why can I not procure a modern howitzer and do the same?

Just ask-en mind you. I'm gonna keep the howitzer no mater what.