I do want to go “that far”
our Republic’s Founders knew there were criminals in the world
they determined that there are far worse things than some criminals having firearms (WHICH THEY ALWAYS CAN AND DO GET, VERY VERY EASILY, ANYWAY...laws or no laws)....
far worse things like dictatorships being imposed on the American people (imagine that!!!!)
and of course, millions of people (including, yes, those who have served their debt to society) being rendered defenseless
“...the right of the people (not SOME people) to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed (no registration, no background checking, no licenses, no fees, no limitations, no permits, no government restrictions or involvement whatsoever)
Agreed.
While I understand 2A is about defending against tyranny, I would also go as far to say that if the person has done their time and turned around they should have the right to protect themselves.