The founders were VERY clear on the reason: protection from a rogue, tyrannical government.
And of course, look who wants to take ours: a rogue, tyrannical government.
I think it was just sort of implied that people would need them for self protection. Like that was obvious so they left it out.
Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Hmm. The founders were clear. The people need guns and organization/training/leadership aka militia.
Note how rare and often illegal militia has become.
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