[Robert Taylor]

"So, no gangsta is going to plunk down four thousand dollars for a very heavy rifle that he can't tote or even shoot out of a car window. So ask yourself, why the screaming over banning them? Good question.

Do you really want the answer?

DANG RIGHT I DO, AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW.

[null and void]

So, no gangsta is going to plunk down four thousand dollars for a very heavy rifle that he can't tote or even shoot out of a car window. So ask yourself, why the screaming over banning them? Good question. ~ Robert Taylor

Do you really want the answer? ~ null and void

DANG RIGHT I DO, AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW. ~ Robert Taylor

I had a good answer, but, in post #95 bondjamesbond expressed it much better that I had.

He said:

Actually, the more important question is what is the practical usage of the Second Amendment? If you think the Second Amendment is about duck hunting, preventing break-ins and plinking at targets, then the .50 BMG is probably more gun than anyone would ever need. If, on the other hand, you think the Second Amendment is about an armed citizenry being the ultimate check on tyrannical government, then a .50 BMG in private hands probably would strike you as a heck of a good idea. ~ bondjamesbond

I added the bold...