With criminal gangs like MS-13 armed with AK's, HK-416's and the like, civilians need to be able to match their firepower just as they did in the days when they were threatened by bandits and Indians armed with black powder weapons.
“As for assault weapons such as the AR-15 and 50-caliber guns, these have no legitimate use in the civilian world, any more than tanks do. They need to be restricted to the military alone.”
The 2nd amendment is about the people’s protection against a tyrannical govt. Takeover!
Why would you allow a potential enemy of the people to pick what you may and may not defend yourself with?
The guys an idiot!