so is anyone really worried that our guns could one day be illegal?

[edprof]

I'm uncertain about the future of our once-wonderful country and its Second Amendment. I do think that voting in the upcoming election would be the better part of wisdom for gun owners like myself who feel that the right to keep and bear arms is an intrinsic, inalienable right, not a priviledge to be conferred at any level of government.

 

[edprof]

To a baby-boomer like me, the argument against guns is so ludicrous, I wonder why people spend any time on it. Guns are inaminate objects that have no ability to load themselves, aim themselves, or fire themselves--people have to do those things. In the 60s when I was in high school, when I got off the bus to go to class, I walked past unlocked pickups with loaded .30-30s and 12 guage shotguns in the racks of their back windows and never thought twice about it. Try that anywhere near a school these days and you'd better be getting ready for a drastic change of address.

We didn't think of the guns of the 1960s as ever being used against a human being; at least most of us didn't. Those guns were implements not unlike hoes or shovels--tools used on a farm or ranch. The hearts (attitudes) of people were very different in those days.

IMHO there is a lot less brotherly love these days, compared to the 60s. The problem is not in the availability of firearms--it's in the hearts of people. It's a different world out there today.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

I remember from history how the British once told a group of Southerners to disarm or face the consequences. The British sent a force to uphold this ultimatum and it didn't work as planned. In our country there are millions of households that have possessed guns for many generations. We live in the 21st Century, not the 18th, but some things (such as amendments to the Constitution) are not up for negotiation...period.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

It's possible. All that is required for gun-grabbers to prevail is for good gun owners to do nothing.

Join the NRA.

 

[Hapworth]

Nope. Next question?

 

[Beejabbers]

Where can you go?

 

[BarbC]

Several of my guns are already illegal in New Jersey, New York, and California. It doesn't take much to deem a particular gun "illegal" at the whim of the current government, whether state or federal. Don't be so complacent. Stones, and rights, erode one drip at a time...

 

[maddog909]

Yes........ I am. It's happened before in other countries. If the U.N. has it's way we're next.

 

[IndianaDave]

The Supreme Court is a concern for gun owners. If one of the sensible members is replaced by another fruitcake they can do a lot of damage.

 

[ral2ooo]

Someone here posted that traditionally there is one party that is anti 2A, but I don't think w.........I think the biggest threat we face in the foreseeable future is mass shootings. Eventually the majority of Americans with no particular pro 2A axe to grind are going to have enough of them, or something so awful will happen that overnight a tsunami of opposition will form against us. Should we wait for that to happen? Personally I don't believe it is in our best interests to sit inactive on the topic of mass shootings in the USA.

I agree, we must speak out with facts not slogans. We must not let our passion turn to anger, they will take that anger and portray it as rage. Some of us are our own worst enemys. It is not enough to visit the "safe" places on the net such as this to discuss these issues. You must go into the lions den and speak to those that will mock and vilify you. If you choose to do so do not forget that at that time you represent all of us. Do not allow yourself to be draw into endless debate with fools ( remember that to those just looking on they will soon not be able to tell whos who) State the facts, do not post "facts" that you have not checked out, they will be on you for the slightest mistake, painting you as a liar, a fool or both. Remember on the internet that the vast majority just read, they do not actively participate in the discussions but often they are impacted by those that do. You will have much greater impact by stating your case and moving on than allowing yourself to be draw into a pissing contest. The one who keeps his cool and is able express his ideas backed up by solid fact comes out on top.......not with the kool aid drinker you are talking to but with the quite lurker. Their #s are legion.
Anyone who thinks that the 2nd is secure forever is fooling themselves.. the founders knew that the only way to keep our freedoms was to stay vigilant and stand your ground! If you are up to it pick a liberal news out let, do not go unarmed get your facts straight, then wade in.
Sorry stepping down from soap box
RAL

 

[ral2ooo]

the question stands..... id like to keep my gun and between the happenings in CO and what im hearing about the UN ****.... im starting to get a little nervous


btw... im not a political person so please lets keep the political blame out of this post and focus on whether or not we might lose our stuff...

With all due respect Punisher keeping the political aspects out of this is like talking about reloading without considering what power and how much to use.


RAL

 

[handejector]

With all due respect Punisher keeping the political aspects out of this is like talking about reloading without considering what power and how much to use.


RAL

OK, you convinced me.

Qusetion has been asked and answered.