This right here. The myth of the good guy with a gun has been invented to sell more guns. It’s not based on data, although there is some and depending on how you look at it, it can be framed as sound.
The reality is simple. The 2nd amendment needs to be repealed and/or replaced. Here’s why...
Argument — American citizens must be able to defend themselves against a tyrannical, Federal government.
Reality — The framers, according to vast majority of constitutional lawyers, intended for state militias to be armed, not necessarily for private citizens. It made sense back them, as states were free to join or leave the union and there was a fresh memory of monarchy rule. After the civil war, the path to secession was eliminated. Once a state becomes a state and joins the union, it can no longer secede, thus eliminating the need for a militia. Who are you going to revolt against?
Argument — Citizens must be armed to keep the government from taking away our rights.
Reality — A bunch of armed citizens are no match for the military might of the United States army. And that army? It’s us. Our fellow countryman and woman. I am pretty sure a militia unit from Michigan would be wiped out with a drone strike before the Marines even arrived. Plus, I’m pretty sure half of them would surrender in exchange for a McDonald’s McDouble within a day or two.
Argument — I have the right to protect myself and my family
Reality — You do, that is true. But the likelihood you’ll get sad and kill yourself or angry and kill someone else in your family is far higher than the likelihood you’ll be a victim of a violet assault on your home. That’s before accidental death. And before the gun being used by an unarmed intruder who got a hold of your own weapon and used it against you. It’s simply not reasonable. You also cannot be a responsible gun owner and be ready to defend yourself at a moments notice.
Argument — It’s a constitutional right and cannot be taken away.
Reality — Google “eighteen amendment.”
Having everyone be able to buy whatever gun they want when they want it is simply a bad idea and it’s time to change this...