[Labyrinthos]

I'll even take the argument one step further -- When drafting the 2nd Amendment, the Founding Fathers had smooth bore muskets and pistols and swords in mind and therefore, the right to bare anything other than a smooth bore musket or pistol or sword is not protected under the 2nd Amendment. The moral of the story is that you're going to be a strict constructionist, then you had better be consistent and be careful what you wish for.

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

"When drafting the 2nd Amendment, the Founding Fathers had smooth bore muskets and pistols and swords in mind and therefore, the right to bear anything other than a smooth bore musket or pistol or sword is not protected under the 2nd Amendment."

No, they had ALL weapons and arms in mind, including those of future generations, for national and self defense purposes and for overthrowing the government if need be. I think you're way off here. Better leave the 'strict construction-ism' to the experts.