Do you disagree that the gun laws have stifled innovation, which comes from private individuals?
Without the govts unconstitutional involvement in the RKBA, I would say that the arms that are in use right now, would be obsolete and what we would have could be so much better. There is nothing better than a free man with a better idea, if Edison were alive today, he would be toiling in a govt office.
No, not at all: I agree that much government intrusion stifles individual innovation, not just in firearms design. But you stated that it was the government that designs weapons, and I disagree with that completely. The government puts forth requirements, and private companies then submit their designs. Examples include the M9 handgun competition and the example I cited, Stoner's M16.
Mark