I'm still trying to wrap my head around so many staunchly pro-gun folks on DU

[billh58]

76. If you argue against any

and all forms of regulation, yes. If you argue that it is your "right" to carry guns in public, yes. If you argue that guns should not be subject to accountability and tracking regulations, yes. If you argue that more guns equals more safety for all, yes.

Yes, you have a right to own guns, but you do not have an absolute "right" to have any type of gun you want, or to carry them anywhere you want.

Once again, no one wants to take away your precious killing machine, but the American public has reached a point where they are saying enough is fucking enough. The 2nd Amendment, like ALL Constitutional rights come with responsibilities and can be restricted for the public good. No "right" is absolute, nor should they be because there are always a few assholes who will abuse them.

So, to answer your question, yes you can defend your right to own a gun, but no you can't use NRA talking points to mount that defense. Incidentally, posing that particular question IS an NRA talking point.