The Constitution of the United States protects the right to keep and bear arms for two reasons; self defense and as a disincentive to government overreach. The best document researching the 2nd Amendment was done by the US Senate Judiciary Committee years ago. I recommend everyone print a copy of the entire document. https://constitution.org/1-Activism/mil/rkba82.pdf
The efficacy of firearms to deter or defeat armed assault is profusely documented. Jeff Cooper's writings are gems on the subject.
And, despite Ole Joe's claim that he has F-15s and nukes so small arms are irrelevant, the effectiveness of 'assault rifles' and other small arms, nearly alone (no opposing Air Force, Navy, Long Range Rocket Force, etc., in defeating DOD has been adequately demonstrated, notably in Viet Nam and Afghanistan. (Maybe Joe thought we won the last one,)
The Constitution of the United States protects the right to keep and bear arms for two reasons; self defense and as a disincentive to government overreach. The best document researching the 2nd Amendment was done by the US Senate Judiciary Committee years ago. I recommend everyone print a copy of the entire document. https://constitution.org/1-Activism/mil/rkba82.pdf
The efficacy of firearms to deter or defeat armed assault is profusely documented. Jeff Cooper's writings are gems on the subject.
Regarding resistance to an out of control government Luther's own attitude changed and finally he agreed that one exceeding it's constitutional authority could be opposed with force. https://scholarship.law.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1150&context=facpub
And, despite Ole Joe's claim that he has F-15s and nukes so small arms are irrelevant, the effectiveness of 'assault rifles' and other small arms, nearly alone (no opposing Air Force, Navy, Long Range Rocket Force, etc., in defeating DOD has been adequately demonstrated, notably in Viet Nam and Afghanistan. (Maybe Joe thought we won the last one,)
Research Byrna weapons at Byrna.com.
That looks fascinating. I'll stick with a Glock - primarily at least - but the Byrna looks like it is something I would carry at my kids' school.