Well, ever since the Elian fiasco I say "more firepower to the people."
Anyone who thinks we aren't having trouble with jack booted thugs in this country is deluding themselves. And, the only way to counter such people is with serious firepower.
All that aside, who cares about practical useage? If practical useage is a criteria for purchase of anything, then why are people allowed to purchase state of the art TV, surround sound, in home theater, ice maker in the door refrigerators and SUV's?
I agree. Just think back to Ruby Ridge and the FBI sniper Horichuri blasting Randy Weaver's wife and infant over a WEAPONS CHARGE! Granted Randy's son shot first but as far as the report reads, the Feds came in UNIDENTIFIED. I probably would have shot as well seeing armed men running towards me through the woods. Of course, the Janet "From another Planet" Reno Admin did NOTHING to Horichuri.