Because guns are lethal weapons? Why do we require training, testing and licensing before driving a vehicle on a public road where others are also travelling? Public safety.The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home - and was written with people like you in mind.The 2nd was written with a militia in mind....The 2nd was written with people like you in mind - thank you for validating its purpose.View attachment 253277No. We don't.
The 2nd Amendment protects our right to own them and use them for traditionally lawful purposes -- we are not, and in fact cannot be, in any way in any way shape or form required demonstrate a need for them.
Fact remains - we are not, and in fact cannot be, in any way in any way shape or form required demonstrate a need for them, and there's nothing you can do about it.
Why do you think it is constitutionally permissible to requite training, testing and licensing as a condition to exercise a right?
Because driving is a privilege while owning firearms is a right. The same reason we can't require people to be able to read in order to vote.