[tpaine]

when cannon were considered the ultimate in military firepower, there were private cannon in the colonies.

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OK.
So you're saying that there's a 2nd Amendment right to high-yield strategic nuclear weapons?

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No he's saying we have a 2nd amendment right to own cannons..
I have a fully legal unregistered 2" bore muzzle loading antique cannon that I shoot on occasion.
110 duck at one shot is me best score to date .

[Texasforever]

No he's saying we have a 2nd amendment right to own cannons..

Not so in the sense of a "well regulated" militia. IF the militia is activated the constitution is clear that it is the responsibility of the Congress to train, regulate and EQUIP the militia. If you want to argue the constitution at least read the darn thing.