this idea that the 2nd amendment allows citizens to carry or own guns without regulation is totally false.  when this amendment was written, it was concerned aboutf oppressive governments that the colonies experienced with England, so they constitutionally mandated that citizens should have guns as part of a WELL REGULATED MILITIA.  back then, there was no viable military system in place like there is today, ie army, navy, airforce, etc. , so this statement allowed citizens to protect and rise up against an oppressive government with arms.  hence, this idea is now outdated and not relevant.  we now have a well-regulated militia, namely the defense forces, and no need for an armed citizen militia.  with our local police there is no need for people to have guns for self-protection.  loose gun laws allow criminals and crazies to obtain guns to easily carry out their evil intent.  hence, there should not be any constitutionally right to own a gun.