Actually, elected officials are the LAST people who should be making such decisions. Any decision they might make is an infringement. The ONLY weapons that do not belong in the hands of individuals (or groups of individuals) are biological and chemical weapons. But these weapons also should not be in the hands of GOVERNMENTS, either. They have no legitimate role on either the battlefield or the home front. Otherwise, any weapon or weapons system someone can afford and can keep stored safely is up for grabs as far as I am concerned.
Agreed. Indiscrimate killing doesn't fall within the purvue of self-defense (unless everyone's your enemy). A target should be more defined (unless you're a radical muslim) and able to fit into your sites.