American right to bear arms is no longer about keeping the government in check or hunting, it is about defending ourselves from ourselves. This means that automatic weapons and large magazines are a necessity because we are preparing to respond to guerrilla tactics from other armed members of our society. People need easy access to weapons and body armor as a means of survival. This is American culture, if you want to live, carry a weapon and wear armor. Because the law is ineffective at protecting citizens, citizens need to have every means available to protect themselves.