The states agreed that any thing in their constitutions or laws, including legal decisions that were contrary to the the supreme law (Bill of Rights/U.S. Constitution) could not be used to prosecute Citizens. That ratification was necessary in order for the states to qualify to join the Union. (Article VI, para 2).
With that in mind, let me refer to this clause: '. . . nor shall any state deprive any person of life . . ."
To deny the right of a Citizen to defend their life is to deprive a person of life. Gun control and gun bans are a deprivation of rights and are repugnant not only to inalienable rights, but are repugnant to the U.S. Constitution as well.
Well put. -- Its amazing how many otherwise rock bottom conservatives on FR will defend a 'States rights' position on gun control however.
-- It seems they hate the 14th so much that they lose sight of the fact that it may one of our best defense's against the gun grabbers.
Nice catch. Well said.