The purpose of the Second Amendment is for the people to be able to overthrow the government, and handguns just don't cut it for that task.
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I see your Assault Rifles and raise you a Tank Batallion, a Sniper Squad, and a dozen Drones.
Do you honestly think that automatic weapons will be able to take down a Tank? No, it can't. The bullets will bounce right off the armor.
You think a automatic weapon will be able to take down a Sniper? Someone who can kill you from a mile or two away? You'd have to get the drop on a sniper, otherwise your going to hear a noise, and suddenly wonder why you have a hole in your chest.
Automatic weapons against a Drone? Do you really think that the bullets will be effective against how far up the drone is? Not the mention, long range missiles.
Automatic weapons might have cut it a few decades back, but if you really want to have firepower to overthrow the government then your going to need missile launchers, sniper rifles, tanks, jets, warships (Preferably ones that can take out Carriers), anti-missile defensive systems, SAM launchers, and a entire list of other crap.
But please, go ahead. Walk up the that tank and unload a couple of clips. Who knows, the crew might die from laughter. (Although, they are much more likely to roll over you.)
