Guns, who should be able to own them? Options

[*NatiMarie*]

We all know that guns can cause harm, they're everywhere darnit!

Primarily, who can own them? Who shouldn't own them?

[EmeraldKnight]

Okay, let's think about this scenario: say we have this continuing war with some country, and eventually, they unexpectedly attack our civilians. Us civilians have nothing to do; nothing to protect ourselves from their guns. Would you want a gun then? Or just simply when someone breaks into your house, wanting to kill your wife/child/husband...you don't know how to fight; they have a gun...would you want one then? Granted, you're not planning to kill the other person, but just...self defend. Why should the government be involved in this? They set down the amendment, saying we have the right to bear arms. Nothing more to it.

Ok, I'd agree with you in that scenario, but its simply not realistic.. i mean.. what are the chances of some country invading our territory and attacking our citizens, we have the strongest military in the world, not very likely.. since you mentioned the amendment, i assume you're focusing on the US, and so I did the same.. i mean.. sure, in that scenario you'd want guns, but its simply not realistic.. civilians owning guns in the US presents so many other problems and opportunities for abuse.. and those outweigh the hypothetical threat outlined in your scenario