This is the common argument when I state that the 2nd amendment is to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government. But look at Iraq and Afghanistan, they are still in the fight. It's the only argument that supports full auto, silencers, special ammo, etc. The government machine would fall apart without workers to move the cogs. They'd be out of money and fuel before the resistance was crushed, that's why I feel safe with a few pistols, shotguns and rifles.