You might be allowed to maintain a private arsenal in many states, but there are restrictions in every state, and the restrictions become rather extreme in some cases. DC had almost outlawed handguns before the USSC case went against it. New York makes it extraordinarily difficult to get a permit.
And the issue isn't just what laws are on the books, but what might happen. To the extent there is anger, its at people who are, or have, pushed for extensive restrictions.
For the people who believe that gun ownership is a constitutional right, practically beneficial, and something they enjoy, passing a lot of restrictions, even ones that fall short of bans and confiscation, is assaulting or effectively weakening a constitutional right, and also is an example of intrusive busybody government, making things difficult for no good purpose. |
