Does the 2nd amendment really apply anymore?

Basically I wanna hear people from the US tell me why they feel the 2nd amendment is important considering no matter how well armed they are, their government is much better armed and could stop any force put against them.

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Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

Haha! Good point. I remember there used to be this "militia" in Arkansas not far from where we lived that crossed too far over the line with racism and illegal firearms. The ATF made short work of them in spite of their bunkers and guns.

On the other hand I don't see the harm in allowing citizens to own hunting rifles, shot guns and side arms provided proper background checks and firearms safety training has been completed. I also don't see why an average citizen should have or would need an assault rifle.