[ninty]

A civilian population revolution in the US could overthrow the US government and defeat the US military. They would just overwhelm them with numbers. Looks at what is happening in Iraq or Afghanistan. Do any of those guys have F-16's or ships or artillery? No, they have AK's and a fighting spirit. Personally I don't think it's outdated at all and I think it is a fundamental part of a free nation and a fundamental part of an individual being free.

Taking away guns from law abiding citizens doesn't quell crime. You're only left with the criminals who have guns then and they get free reign. It is a basic right of every person to defend themselves, and if a criminal is running around with a gun, the average citizen should be able to fight back with one as well if the situation arose.