Ernst : U.S. candidate Ernst told Senate she has right to use her gun against government . He says : This is scary . Here 's a question for Paul Begala : Under what circumstances is it OK do this ? Founders : Citizen-soldiers might act on behalf of government , not shoot at it , he says . Begala owns 22 guns . `` I do believe in the right to carry , and I believe in the right to defend myself and my family -- whether it 's from an intruder , or whether it 's from a government , should they decide that my rights are no longer important . '' Citizens do n't have right to turn weapons on police , military , government .
Ernst : U.S. candidate Ernst told Senate she has right to use her gun against government . He says : This is scary . Here 's a question for Paul Begala : Under what circumstances is it OK do this ? Founders : Citizen-soldiers might act on behalf of government , not shoot at it , he says . Begala owns 22 guns . Citizens do n't have right to turn weapons on police , military , government .