And yet, people back then went on owning and using "private" firearms in self-defense, and no one in government gave a hoot. The SCOTUS justices probably owned and used firearms themselves.
How does a moron like Breyer get on SCOTUS anyway? Sheesh!
“A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. “. Seems pretty straight forward to me!