[Wildbill22]

I have had an AR-15 for years now, my favorite rifle, hence my interest in the subject.

I agree with you in saying the 2nd amendment has nothing to do with “needs”.

My point with the issue of “Needs” is that nobody and no government has a right to define my “needs”.

When someone says “what do you need that for” or “you don’t need that” the only response from a freedom loving individual is “mind your own business”. Or perhaps I might point out what exactly their real needs are, which is one meal a day and a 9 by 9 cell and a bucket to crap in. Liberal/socialist/Marxist consequence of equality at the lowest common denominator.

Freedom is to define your needs wants and dreams. And you don’t have to justify anything to anyone as long as you don’t infringe on anyone else’s constitutional rights.

[lepton]

That’s fine. We were answering different questions...and yeah, that “needs” argument people use is reprehensible - especially when third -parties are attempting to apply it.

[JimRed]

When someone says "what do you need that for" or "you don't need that" the only response from a freedom loving individual is "mind your own business".

In New Jersey to obtain a carry permit (which in itself is an infringement) you are required to prove a need. Unless you are "connected" the proof of need is never sufficient.