So I'm really on the fence with this one. I talk to people all the time about it and they all seem to think the same thing. That its not possible. I don't think they can take our semi's. How would it even be possible? Well I dunno, But I'm not gonna wait to find out. I'm heading out asap to get the one that I've been wanting. But what do you all think? You think they will even try this if Obama gets reelected?

no way.

it wont work out too well for them.

Can they? Yep.

Will they? Nope, probably not.

Ya that's how I feel. I think they could try. But I really don't think they are dumb enough to do it. Although they are pretty dumb. lol. I can't believe what the united states is turning into. When I was young I believed in it. Now that I'm older & educated I see what a joke it all is.

No. its a NRA scare tactic. Hunting and shooting sports are way to ingrained in our culture to allow a English or Australian style of gun control. I am a avid sportsman and own several types of guns, handguns, shotguns and rifles of every action (except full auto).

In my humble, and I think reasonable opinion, the rules of unrestricted private sales need to be tightened. Not only to keep guns out of the hands of people not allowed by CURRENT laws, but also to reduce liablity of the person selling the gun.

In this day and age there is no reason why there cant be a website that can ensure a buyers privacy and provide a logical, reasonable and respnosible way to sell a firearm person to person.

If this thread takes off, I'll expand on some of my idea's

BTW, go buy and enjoy your new firearm.

Originally posted by khimbar
Can they? Yep.

Will they? Nope, probably not.

no they can not....the logistics of it are absolutely absurd.

Originally posted by jacksmoke
No. its a NRA scare tactic. Hunting and shooting sports are way to ingrained in our culture to allow a English or Australian style of gun control. I am a avid sportsman and own several types of guns, handguns, shotguns and rifles of every action (except full auto).

In my humble, and I think reasonable opinion, the rules of unrestricted private sales need to be tightened. Not only to keep guns out of the hands of people not allowed by CURRENT laws, but also to reduce liablity of the person selling the gun.

In this day and age there is no reason why there cant be a website that can ensure a buyers privacy and provide a logical, reasonable and respnosible way to sell a firearm person to person.

If this thread takes off, I'll expand on some of my idea's

BTW, go buy and enjoy your new firearm.

I agree. They do need to make it so they do not end up in the wrong hands. Its a difficult task. But it could be done.

Thanks! I can't wait to go get it. I still have to wait the 10 days. But once its over its gonna be so fun. I have quite a few different types and shooting has always been so much fun. I just don't want it taken away from the people that follow the rules.

Over time? Yes.
In a short span of time? No.

To implement drastic changes against the interests and wishes of a populace you have to do it in increments. Take the capital gains tax for instance. Just look at the rates every decade since the 40's. It'll tell you everything you need to know on how to get what you want on a large scale.

Slow and steady wins the race.

They could try, but they would need a sea change in the Supreme Court first. The issue, as always, is whether gun ownership is an individual right or a collective right. The phrase "A well-regulated militia being essential to a free state" has been argued both ways for literally centuries, so you or I taking sides and arguing what we feel it means is really irrelevant. It matters what SCOTUS judges think and they are almost 50/50 on the issue.

Now, what they COULD do pretty readily is enact more and more regulations about what type of guns you can have, what ammunition, whether it is micro-marked, etc. In other words, they can make it a greater and greater hassle to own firearms by burying it in red tape and extra taxes. They can also attempt to apply social pressure. Believe it or not, being gay was once considered a complete aberration. Even liberals felt that well, after psychiatric counseling gays might be able to get over it. But applied social pressure, started by gays themselves, has made even looking at a gay sideways a hate crime. The same kind of social pressure could be put on guns. In many places, it already is. I announced I was well-armed (quite on purpose) to my neighbors who shuddered in response.

Originally posted by Ghost375

Originally posted by khimbar
Can they? Yep.

Will they? Nope, probably not.

no they can not....the logistics of it are absolutely absurd.

Why? Numbers of people with guns?

You think numbers really matter? You think they'd just go out one on one for a gun grab?

The amount of blood that would be spilled in the attempt is too great of a deterrent in my opinion. Gun sales are going up, not down in most states.

Originally posted by schuyler
They could try, but they would need a sea change in the Supreme Court first. The issue, as always, is whether gun ownership is an individual right or a collective right. The phrase "A well-regulated militia being essential to a free state" has been argued both ways for literally centuries, so you or I taking sides and arguing what we feel it means is really irrelevant. It matters what SCOTUS judges think and they are almost 50/50 on the issue.

Now, what they COULD pretty readily is enact more and more regulations about what type of guns you can have, what ammunition, whether it is micro-marked, etc. In other words, they can make it a greater and greater hassle to own firearms by burying it in red tape and extra taxes. They can also attempt to apply social pressure. Believe it or not, being gay was once considered a complete aberration. Even liberals felt that well, after psychiatric counseling gays might be able to get over it. But applied social pressure, started by gays themselves, has made even looking at a gay sideways a hate crime. The same kind of social pressure could be put on guns. In many places, it already is. I announced I was well-armed (quite on purpose) to my neighbors who shuddered in response.

Good post. My sentiments exactly.

They have no need to take your guns away anymore. It's paranoia to think they will try. Gun laws on the other hand... you should always be aware of. When it becomes easier to get a gun illegally than legally, there's a problem. I still wish though that the evil things had never been invented.

All that has to happen is:
1. Hillary signs the U.N. Small Arms Treaty.
2. Harry Reid refuses to let the Senate vote on it. Therefore it becomes ratified.
3. National Guard shows up at your door.
NWO wins.

First they will slowly make owning a gun almost impossible (legally).
Then, once guns are phased out except for the ones people own, ammo prices will go up.
Then you will start seeing ammo self destruct and blow apart the barrel of the gun, hurting gun owners in the process.
One day a working gun will be a rare thing. Like in 50 years from now.

Learn how to make ammo. It's not that hard, I used to help my dad make ammo for his guns when I was a kid.