[biblewonk]

Actually, the primary purpose of the 2nd Amendment was to ensure the final check and balance when, not if, government got carried away with itself and its sense of importance. In other words, as a future guarantee against tyranny.

Yes, or if some other government thought it wanted to take over. I often think of that case too. You can't help but notice that no where is personal protection mentioned inthe 2nd ammendment. It's not about personal protection, It's about forming a malitia with your neighbors at a moments notice.

[always vigilant]

You are simply wrong. You have a God give right to defend yourself, family, friends, neighbors, and the country when threatened. The second amendment only recognizes that right. The right to self defense in not awarded to individuals by the state, those rights are inherent.