He talks about what life looked like in the 19th century. I think even today, when those historic events aren't happening and we aren't going to fight the government with militia, the right to guns symbolize citizens can take care of themselves and that they grant powers to the government not the other way around.

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Absolutely. Natural rights are not superseded by the government.

If the Prez declares a National Emergency and sets aside the Constitution is the 2nd Amendment still in place?

But he did not directly answer Looting Scum Nadler's question.
Yes, in defense of individual liberty American's should use their firearms to oppose all government actions that restrict those rights in any way, including opposing American troops 'just following [unconstitutional] orders.'.