The 2A is not an impediment to strict gun control
The 2A is presently defined by the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller. In Heller, the SC stated that the 2A protects the individual right to own a handgun in ones home for self defense - and that is all. Heller also specifically states that the 2A allows strict gun control.
Presently Assault Weapon Bans, registration, magazine size, restrictions on public carry, training requirement are all legal and constitutional - all have survived legal challenges post-Heller.
The impact of Heller on gun control is two fold - gun ownership is defined as a individual right separate from militia service. And secondly - the only obstacles to gun control are political and cultural, not legal.
There is a lot of energy expended on the 2A and I understand what role the 2A plays in the cultural and political debates. Just pointing out that it still allows strict gun control.
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