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So, it’s OK if the states outlaw all firearms, because, after all, “it’s a 10th Amendment issue,” and to hell with what the U.S. Constitution has to say about the RKBA, or any other Amendment in the BoR ... Does that about sum up your attitude?

No. The Supreme Court in the Heller decision stated that states cannot outlaw firearms. Hadn't you heard about that? Happened in 2008.

But back to my original question. If you are fine with the federal government telling states what they have to do concerning firearms then I assume you're also fine with the federal government telling the states what they can't do?

I am quite aware of Heller decision.

What part of "shall not be infringed" do you not understand?

The Amendment concerns the MINIMUM that BOTH federal government AND the states MUST give there assent to. That is what the 14th Amendment is about.

AMENDMENT XIV, Section I.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

WTH good is a Constitution if the states are able to ignore whatever part they choose. Or are you a fan of "cafeteria Republicanism"?