Doesn't mean someone can't bust into your home in the middle of the night. Are the police going to save you from that
This is a good point, and I agree.

Here is a 2nd point to consider, I also thought that the founding fathers of this country created the 2nd amendment so that you could defend yourself against your own government should you need to. (think Militia, minute men, etc) Of course back then when everyone had access to mostly the same weapons it made sense.
But these days I'm not sure it would even be a fair comparison. (what you can buy vs. government) So if the government has access to such good damn weapons, etc... then why do they care what I buy at a sporting goods store? Permits? All the red tape and paperwork... it sucks!
Of course back then when 2nd amendment was created, the government worked for the people. Now it is reversed and we all work for the government while the vote to give themselves giant raises, good heath care, etc. Plus the government now is so huge and controls everything. I say FU to them all ... republicans, democrats, you name it... none of them have the citizens best interest at hand.