A great many American do favor gun control, and even the elimination of guns completely for private use - but many more Americans do not. The right of individuals to keep firearms is supported by Supreme Court decisions, and has not been overturned. The placement of commas notwithstanding - the second ammendment does support the right for individuals to own firearms, it has been interpreted thus historically - and it could be overturned by constitutional ammendment.

There may be Supreme Court tests of how far the ammendment extends this right to modern application. But overall I believe that the second ammendment clearly establishes the right of individuals to bear military weapons, that is NOT just weapons for hunting or target shooting, and NOT just for the protection from foreign invaders. I believe the second ammendment establishes the right for individuals to bear arms for the purpose of preventing oppression of the people by their own government. I believe this position is supported by common sense, history, by state and federal court rulings, and by majority of state constitutions.

It may well be time that Americans wish to rescind this right - fair enough. That is possible. But I believe the second ammendment as it stands spports my right to own firearms, and allows little room for restrictions.