Will guns and ammo for civilian use ever be banned entirely in the U.S.?
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I'm surprised by how many people say "no" to the question of whether or not guns could be entirely banned.
Of course they could. To take the grotesque example cited, New York City, I've read that in the 1920's before the NFA, you could buy revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns from just about any hardware store. And, of course, you could order them from Sears through the mail. Delivered to your doorstep. Oh, the humanity.
But not any more, eh?
To the present, if they refuse to outlaw them outright, they can try to tax them out of existence, as with the then-exorbitant $200 tax stamp.
Some author whose name escapes me once wrote "we're five missed meals away from anarchy." Major civil unrest, such as with, gee, let me think, "austerity measures," perhaps, or economic collapse, could cause all kinds of draconian restrictions.
I'm fully cognizant of the recent judicial trend in favor of our rights. Let's not think there's anything immutable in that. Once the bogus "collective right" theory ruled the law schools and court houses. That has, God be praised, changed. It could always change the other way. Just look at the 5-4 decisions we keep seeing.
Now, as to whether the various governments could actually disarm the American populace, that's a different question altogether.
Of course they could. To take the grotesque example cited, New York City, I've read that in the 1920's before the NFA, you could buy revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns from just about any hardware store. And, of course, you could order them from Sears through the mail. Delivered to your doorstep. Oh, the humanity.
But not any more, eh?
To the present, if they refuse to outlaw them outright, they can try to tax them out of existence, as with the then-exorbitant $200 tax stamp.
Some author whose name escapes me once wrote "we're five missed meals away from anarchy." Major civil unrest, such as with, gee, let me think, "austerity measures," perhaps, or economic collapse, could cause all kinds of draconian restrictions.
I'm fully cognizant of the recent judicial trend in favor of our rights. Let's not think there's anything immutable in that. Once the bogus "collective right" theory ruled the law schools and court houses. That has, God be praised, changed. It could always change the other way. Just look at the 5-4 decisions we keep seeing.
Now, as to whether the various governments could actually disarm the American populace, that's a different question altogether.
I just got back from Great Britain and contrary to what you may have heard, they haven't been banned there yet. In fact, there are gun magazines in some newsstands and there are even places to go for shooting sports when you're "on holiday." You can't have a handgun, I understand, and there is a different perspective on firearms generally. The chief difference is that guns and shooting are more Field and Stream sort of thing rather than a Guns and Ammo sort of thing. It is a country activity but also confined more to the north. England is rather crowded in places, though some parts are decidedly underpopulated, which, if you've been there, you would understand.
Also, it is a myth about unarmed British police. Most do not carry firearms but those that do typically also have a submachine gun. I might imagine that their idea of handguns is that they're useless if you really need a gun. Your opinion may vary.
Also, it is a myth about unarmed British police. Most do not carry firearms but those that do typically also have a submachine gun. I might imagine that their idea of handguns is that they're useless if you really need a gun. Your opinion may vary.
My opinion does vary. Submachineguns are good for "spray & pray" - not practical at all in crowded areas. So, even if some cops have sub-guns, they are going to be very restricted as to where they use them. If it made sense to carry sub-guns, it would be cheap and easy to outfit our PD's with Mac 10's and Glock 18's.
Guns and Ammo Banned in the U.S.????
A nation thats society is already discussted, and on the edge of breaking.....Looking for an excuse.
Unless an exsisting goverment wants a start of a nationwide civil up-riseing, that will lead too severe turmoil, and devastation.
Any and all anti-gun politicians and law makers, would be in danger for their personal well-beings.
Banning firearms and ammo in the USA?......I don't think so.
A nation thats society is already discussted, and on the edge of breaking.....Looking for an excuse.
Unless an exsisting goverment wants a start of a nationwide civil up-riseing, that will lead too severe turmoil, and devastation.
Any and all anti-gun politicians and law makers, would be in danger for their personal well-beings.
Banning firearms and ammo in the USA?......I don't think so.
Nico Testosteros
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It'll never happen.
Glenn E. Meyer
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Going nowhere, so sorry but Closed.
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