Oh come on, admit, it gets a little sticky.
Not even the most hardcore NRA member thinks an average citizen should be able to own...say...an anti-aircraft rocket launcher.
I knew a man in Switzerland who had an Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun in his back yard. About 10 feet long. Had a seat for the gunner, with hand cranks for azimuth and elevation, with firing controlled by a foot pedal. I think it shot 20mm cannon rounds.
The Swiss government sold it to him at surplus for 500 SFr.
I want one and think any honest citizen ought to be able to buy one.
-ccm
Letters of Marque and Reeprisal are noted in the Constitution... privately-owned battleships are not only recognized and respected, but they can be given incentives to be used against our enemies.
I do. NRA Life Member.