Democrats & Restrictions

[Hillbillified]

If the democrats do away with guns, how much longer until they do away with bows as well? Or at least over regulate.

[Studdinator]

Where I am, guns have been VERY strictly controlled for the last 15 years, with the only people allowed to own them being people that require them for their profession, however bows are still perfectly legal, no regulations or limitations at all, so hopefully you'll be fine.

[scadugenga]

Since the dems just lost their stranglehold in Washington, I think you're probably safe for awhile yet.

[Bladesmith818]

Point of fact, in the 2 years since the Dems took office, not one mention of modifying existing gun laws has occured outside of right wing talking points and NRA blather.

So I must needs ask, whence comes this baseless fear?

[Hillbillified]

Wow! Another Shakespearian. I guess at the time it was just fear of our Government and the stupid changes they were making. And how if you offend anyone they have the right to sue you unless your an immigrant. Then, you can do what ever you want.

[Bohdi]

I don't think any of the political parties would be able to ban weapons entirely but fact is Liberals are more apt to regulate which is control which is the concern or for some a fear. It all starts with the bits and pieces. I am a Constitutional Conservative with equal concern about both parties.

The Fort Liberty web site reports: “The Obama administration has moved to block the sale of 857,470 Korean War vintage rifles. The rifles were previously approved for sale from the South Korean government to American citizens, but the Obama administration yanked back approval without explanation. The rifles consist of 770,160 M1 Carbines and 87,310 M1 Garand rifles….. These rifles are semi-automatic and are full legal in the United States. The Obama administration is exploiting a loophole in the law which allows them to ban these rifles due to their previous ownership. The South Korean government sold 200,000 of these rifles in the United States in 1987 and those rifles have served Americans well for more than two decades. This appears to be one more step by the Democrats to make affordable firearms unavailable ”

[Studdinator]

That doesn't sound right, only 1.2 million people actually participated in the Korean war. That would mean that the South Korean government managed to acquire almost 90% of their rifles?

[Hillbillified]

Just because the war is over doesn't mean that they stopped making them.

[Hillbillified]

I mean they may have made them for several years after the war.

[Studdinator]

True, or made far more than were actually used.

[Bladesmith818]

So basically, we got nothing here? Much ado and all that?

Back to work then!

[Bender]

Its all smoke and mirrors designed to distract us and keep us fighting amongst ourselves. Arguing about gun contol, or Democrats vs Republicans is about as significant as watching Biggest Loser or Bridalplasty or agonizing over Sandra Bullock's marital problems. Its all informational overload right up there with MyFace, Tweeter, Twitter, or Twaddle. Its all meant to keep us from seeing the hundreds of millions of dollars spent every day on a war that nobody wants while watch our economy, roads, bridges, and education all crumble into worthless dust before our very eyes. Eyes that have been blinded by sensationalized meaningless crap. Minds that have been so numbed by wave after wave of the trivial blown up to insane proportions that we think that a "jobless economic recovery" is actually a good thing. While corporations, the rich, and the ruling aristocracy rake in record profits we attack each other.
Wake up...smell the coffee...and... EAT THE RICH!

[Hillbillified]

Wow! Rage against the machine!

[Bohdi]

Bender, overall correct assesment. The whole wag the dog, top down bottom up divide the middle socialist theory and distraction but I feel we're losing the direction of possible "discussion" intended in the thread. That of arms control.
There have been no legal changes on the federal level as of recent that I have found.

Besides, rich people are not like squirrels. They don't taste like chicken ;).

[Bender]

That, and think of all those fat filled empty calories!

[Curve1]

If we think our rights to bare arms of any kind cant be taken away, then we need to look at laws that have been passed that are totally unconstitutional.
We have a lot of politicians in D.C. that could care less what our Constitutional rights are.

[Bohdi]

Our Constitution must be upheld as it was written and intended. Not altered to serve those goals of the politico.
Be aware and be prepared.

[Curve1]

Our Constitution must be upheld as it was written and intended. Not altered to serve those goals of the politico.
Be aware and be prepared.


Well said.

[Bender]

Our Constitution must be upheld as it was written and intended.
I have to agree. Realistically things have changed since the Constitution was written. Some alterations may be apprpriate. HOWEVER as soon as we admit that then we are on the slippery slope that will lead to losing it all. That things have changed is a common arguement to taking away our Constitutional rights. Since its not a perfect world, and politicians can't be trusted to be honest, to be truthful, to act in the interest of the common good, to not act to only serve themselves, the only sure way to keep what we still have is to not alter the Constitution.
When the Constitution was written it was realized that having an armed population served two purposes. One was to serve as a last ditch defense in the event of invasion. The other was to serve as a last ditch defense in the case of a government that reverted to a totalitarian form and no longer served the people. The former is now extremely unlikely, and that is an argument for gun control and disarming the population. You see they want us to forget the second purpose that an armed population serves. And they desperately want to eliminate the possibilty that that purpose is ever actually served.
Love your country. Fear your government.

[Bohdi]

Love your country. Fear your government.

Yes. Bravo!

[Studdinator]

We've had strong gun laws here for quite a while - you can't even own a paintball gun in my state - but no problems with bows at all. I don't think there's much to worry about.

[Bohdi]

I have heard permits are only given to farmers and the like for varmint control and such. Heard that about Australia.
Restrictions stronger on Tasmania it sounds like.

[stonepointak]

I try and stay away from politics. I have been raised by a gunsmith and a gun collector. I am an avid supporter for our country and what it stands for. Our constitution doesn't need to be changed by any politician. I know that there are guys on here that have fought for our country and some are enlisting now. I am a disabled veteran I have the wounds the scars and more that remind me everyday why I love this country and our rights.

[Curve1]

I try and stay away from politics. I have been raised by a gunsmith and a gun collector. I am an avid supporter for our country and what it stands for. Our constitution doesn't need to be changed by any politician. I know that there are guys on here that have fought for our country and some are enlisting now. I am a disabled veteran I have the wounds the scars and more that remind me everyday why I love this country and our rights.

It is folks like you that we owe a debt of gratitude to....not these slick politicians.
God bless you.

[stonepointak]

Thanks But I know that people Like Jason who are on here that have served and deserve the upmost respect. I am proud sometimes to proud so I stay away from heated conversations because I get really defensive. Who wouldn't after 10 years in the military now days with wars going on everywhere.

[Hillbillified]

Amen. We were taught to stand up for what we believe in and in todays society if you have any kind of an opinion on what it is to be American you are wrong. And it's usually some foreigner telling you so.