umm.... May I point out a few things, I believe that people kill not guns and whatnot, but I just like to play the devils advocate.
You see, the idea seems to me that in the time that the constitution was written, in some places a gun or other bow and arrow was just as necessary to survive as any other tool. Note I say tool because it wasn't being used as an arm. Ergo, the government would be wrong to make a tool used for subsistence contraband. However, in the Bill of Rights, it specifically states "A well Regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed", Do you see anything in there that would bar anyone from keeping a gun as a tool? No, simply it allows the people to bear Arms (not necessarily guns) and form a militia. However, I believe that most states have a militia, if not I know Texas has one, therefore fulfilling that state's Second Amendment rights. No need for the individual to have a gun.
But, the question is, if we have a militia for protection, why would we need to own guns? We don't need it for subsistence now, nor for protection. Ergo, one could assume that no one needs a gun, other than for "sport" which is superfluous. And assuming that, America without guns might actually safer than with. Obviously gun related injuries account for a very small percentage of deaths, etc, but why take the risk?   See 2 other replies

I agree with you but, guns can be a lifesaver or a life ender. They're not to be taken lightly. In most red states it's easier to get a gun and a gun license than a and a car license(at least it would take less time even if it was more expensive).
If I lived in a bad part of an urban city; you bet your behind I would own a gun or two. I live in a semi-rural area that I feel is safe, and don't own any guns because of it.
People just need to be as safe as possible when handling and storing guns, and learn how to shoot while they're at it.
Our gun rights are protected as the Second Amendment in the Constitution; they weren't really mentioned in the Declaration of Independence I think. The Declaration of Independence was us seceding from Great Britain's forceful, overbearing governmental interference.Go gun rights!   See 2 other replies