Does/should the Constitution establish the right to possess ALL kinds of arms?

[benEzra]

If you can bear (carry) a howitzer, then you may not need a gun after all...

The 2ndA refers specifically to individual weapons, IMO--arms that can be "kept and borne" by an individual. That has long been understood as meaning small arms, not crew-served weapons.

 

[divemedic]

Really? Then where did the Washington's militia get their cannon?

What was the battle of Lexington and Concord about?

 

[goon]

So what would have been the procedure for a guy who was rich enough to own a ship if he wanted protection against pirates?
What kind of waiting period would have been required to purchase a cannon if you were alive in 1798?
I'd bet that if a guy had the money, he could have had cannon just about as fast as they could be cranked out. IMO, the only issue with a crew served weapon would have been whether or not you had enough money to pay the crew.
But I will admit that I am not as educated on history or the Constitution as some.