I can always end a debate with someone who believes in gun control with this:  The 2nd Amendment isn't just so we can protect ourselves against criminals.  More importantly,  it's to protect us from a tyrannical government.  In my experience, that last line stops the conversation. Always. Quite frankly, I'm suprised sometimes. Especially with the liberals. Seems like people, right, left, between politically aren't very trusting of the gub-mint these days.