The one point that has not been dissected is the fact that gun ownership is only second behind freedom of speech when thought of in order of importance.
Our founders did understand that the government can not and never will be able to protect the very citizens it takes to make up this union.In the days of our founders 911 did not exist,it was a time when weeks or even months could pass before help or protection would arrive.The protection of your family and personal possessions were completely up to yourself.