[joe fonebone]

when did a nuclear weapon become a firearm?

[jdm]

I think that was a bit of a hyperbole on the author’s part.

[xjcsa]

when did a nuclear weapon become a firearm?

Where in the Second Amendment do you see the word "firearm"? Nuclear weapons are commonly referred to as arms, as in a "nuclear-armed Iran".

[OCCASparky]

Problem is, the Second Amendment states "well-armed militia", not firearms, although I rather doubt you'd have a guy in a tricorner hat back in 1790 with a few cannon in his garage.

Muskets yes, howitzers no.

Today's pro-2nd folks need to understand there is a limit on what the average citizen needs or wants in order to defend themselves not just from the criminal element but, (now we're getting to the touchy part) from a tyrannical government.

Jefferson said a little revolution every now and then was a good thing, but I don't think the MEANS of revolution has to necessarily be violent. First at the ballot, and when that doesn't work, THEN use the bullet.