[E=MC2]

Here's the money shot for you: The prohibition is general. No clause in the Constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give to congress a power to disarm the people.

Congress? You again jump back to the federal level. We were discussing local permits, particularly NYC.

[Dead Corpse]

Oh no you didn't...

Such a flagitious attempt could only be made under some general pretence by a state legislature. But if in any blind pursuit of inordinate power, either should attempt it, this amendment may be appealed to as a restraint on both.

You just outed yourself as a pro-gun control troll.