National Gaurd is not a militia.

To preserve a free state very much translates into keep big government in check.

Ever read statistics of how many shots hit per shots fired by an officer or other combatant in said situation? I'd actually be interested in these studies if you have links to them. Personally I'm good with signing off at this point even though I've kept the dialogue going. In the end it comes down to our freedom of choice and our right to make that choice when a bad situation arises. I respect others people's views on defending themselves I just prefer to exercise my own right of self preservation.

So you do realize most gun owner's train with their weapons platforms more often than many police and security officials. Note saying military levels but only special units do that anyway. I'd take my chances with average Joe with a concealed weapon on scene over waiting for an official to show up. Your comment just reinforces the stereotype imposed on people who choose to carry a firearm and defend themselves and families. I am for improving mental health but I've not really heard any ideas on how we should approach this.

Not to mention in 'Merica our gun ownership is just as much a check on our government.

So you're generalizing gun owner's as Rambos who choose violence over reason? Words and reason are most gun owner's first choice, however people are lead to believe differently by movies and other media. I'd love to be able to talk my thru any deadly altercation but I'm sure that don't won't usually happen.

Ever checked violent crime statistics for those countries? Also make sure said countries really have a" disarmed" citizenship.