In these liberal's opinions (like Traveler's apparently) of "Assault Weapons" (what a joke that is) my .22 LR Marlin 795 would be included, and I use that for target practice for fun.
Guys, we really need to step up and introduce new legislation (especially after the recent outcome of the Heller case by the Supreme Court) and try to get all of the unconstitutional laws passed by states and cities stricken completely from the books.
In that case it was made very clear that 'the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.' was our individual right, and a separate clause from the "Militia" clause.
However I think that part is also important to our country's ability to defend itself from invasion, subversion from within by an outside group, or a tyrannical government.
In WWII, Admiral Yamamoto said it best:
"You cannot invade the mainland United States.
There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass."
- Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
(Japanese Navy)
Check your local and state laws - many of them are now (as they have been since inception) unconstitutional.
I don't know about you guys, but I feel a lot safer knowing that more law-abiding citizens are allowed to carry guns ANYWHERE I might happen to be. I'm applying for CCW myself soon.
Criminals will carry a gun anywhere they want, and don't care about laws. I know you guys know all of this already, but with this supreme court decision it's time to strike some of these unconstitutional laws from the books. Let's get to it.