Guns and the Presidential Election: MERGED

C43AMG · January 25th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Romney seems to be pulling ahead in the Florida polls. If he wins there we will be on the path to a presidential election in which the candidates of both parties support an "assault weapons" ban, among other things like national handgun waiting periods. I'll at least stock up on hi capacity magazines, but I am still thinking about the rifles I might want to acquire before a ban.

How about you?

Kerbouchard · January 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Yep, at least enough to turn in a few of them and still have plenty left.

Ram Rod · January 25th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Stocking up? That's my S.O.P. no matter what!

goawayfarm · January 25th, 2008, 09:52 AM

I always get nervous around Presidential elections. I'm also a little queasy about the SCOTUS (Heller) decision as well.

All we can do is hope the pro-gunners in Congress can keep bills like that from reaching the President (remember, Bush43 said he would sign the AWB if it reached his desk!).

vernonator · January 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM

I bought 2 AR lowers just in case and have been stocking up on ammo. Next is Hi-Cap mags....

sniper58 · January 25th, 2008, 10:18 AM

cha-ching

stocking everything in the coming months......................

SIXTO · January 25th, 2008, 10:32 AM

I made a killing during the last AWB... I dont think I want to do it again. I didnt intend on doing that, it just worked out that way.
I think if they are going to do it this time around, they are going to do it a little smarter because they learned from their mistakes. This one is going to be worse, and I think you wont be able to go shoot your AR/AK without fear.
I'm more afraid of ammo supply than hardware.

Rob72 · January 25th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Being able to feed and maintain what you have should be the first priority.

After that... have fun!

something · January 25th, 2008, 10:50 AM

I'm a skeptic by nature so bear with me on this....

I'll also admit I don't research stuff like this that much...

Is this a real concern?? Or more like y2k all over again??

SIXTO · January 25th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by something

Is this a real concern?? Or more like y2k all over again??

If Hitler or Osama become president, I'll bet a years pay that it will happen. If one of the demoncrap's calling themselves conservative gets in, I'll bet half a years pay that it will happen.
Congress plays a bigger role anyway.

View Poll Results: What are you buying now just in case?
"Big black scary" guns!	21	21.88%
Large capacity magazines	14	14.58%
Ammo	43	44.79%
Accessories (folding stocks, bayonet lugs, tripods etc...)	0	0%
Handguns	11	11.46%
Other	7	7.29%
Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

January 25th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#1
C43AMG Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 35	Guns and the Presidential Election: MERGED Romney seems to be pulling ahead in the Florida polls. If he wins there we will be on the path to a presidential election in which the candidates of both parties support an "assault weapons" ban, among other things like national handgun waiting periods. I'll at least stock up on hi capacity magazines, but I am still thinking about the rifles I might want to acquire before a ban. How about you?

January 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#2
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,532	Yep, at least enough to turn in a few of them and still have plenty left. __________________ Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

January 25th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,206	Stocking up? That's my S.O.P. no matter what! __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

January 25th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#4
goawayfarm VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 2,007	I always get nervous around Presidential elections. I'm also a little queasy about the SCOTUS (Heller) decision as well. All we can do is hope the pro-gunners in Congress can keep bills like that from reaching the President (remember, Bush43 said he would sign the AWB if it reached his desk!). __________________ Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est. "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

January 25th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#5
vernonator Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 347	I bought 2 AR lowers just in case and have been stocking up on ammo. Next is Hi-Cap mags....

January 25th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#6
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,051	cha-ching stocking everything in the coming months...................... __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

January 25th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#7
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 10,092	I made a killing during the last AWB... I dont think I want to do it again. I didnt intend on doing that, it just worked out that way. I think if they are going to do it this time around, they are going to do it a little smarter because they learned from their mistakes. This one is going to be worse, and I think you wont be able to go shoot your AR/AK without fear. I'm more afraid of ammo supply than hardware. __________________ In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king. Wake Up! The zombie invasion has begun years ago.

January 25th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#8
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,048	Being able to feed and maintain what you have should be the first priority. After that... have fun!

January 25th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#9
something Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 225	I'm a skeptic by nature so bear with me on this.... I'll also admit I don't research stuff like this that much... Is this a real concern?? Or more like y2k all over again?? __________________ Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.

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