Letter to the i: US Gun Rights

Yet again we have another sad and preventable US school shooting. I have become convinced that the US Second Amendment should only cover weapons that existed in the period in which it was written.  Surely single shot rifles or muskets would be adequate for personal defence?  The assault rifle used in this attack is adapted from a military platoon killing weapon.  Surely if you are so unpopular that you get attacked in such numbers, it would be advisable to work on your social skills?  Or maybe it is time to admit that the Second Amendment is less to do with self defence and more to do with boys and their toys?

Regards

Zachary Barker

Bristol