BAM. This is spot on

[Martin Eden]

20. Of course citizens shouldn't be restricted from access to their own firearms

But IMO they should NOT have access to military assault rifles. The OP apparently was responding to someone who used the Marines as an argument against gun control, so there was some specificity to the point he was making.

2A as written is an anachronism. I'd like to see a new Amendment which guarantees the right of private ownership, while being well regulated:

Semiautomatics and large clips are banned.

Universal background checks including private sales. ANY transfer of ownership requires a background check and change in registration for the firearm. Must be reported if lost or stolen; otherwise, registered owner is complicit in any crime committed with that weapon.

Obtaing a license to own a firearm requires passing a test pertaing to handling & storing firearms, and the relevant laws .

I'm on the fence regarding the degree of restriction for concealed carry. I'm against open carry, which is more if a political statement than a legitimate need.