Firearms - Discussions

The gun control debate is passionate, divisive, and angry.  But ultimately it is not about guns.  It is about control.  This is becoming the line in the sand where some people say -- Enough!  We won't be pushed any further.

This is the fault line of two cultures with very different views of the world, and freedom.  It will not go away, and it will be a fight to the bitter end.

To better understand this I recommend reading the remarks below.  Then see the full essay.

I'll start the list.  Feel free to add to it.

Baretta Leaves Maryland Because of Stricter Gun Laws.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/19/obama-gun-reform_n_2909590.html?ir=Politics

The proposed assault weapons ban will no longer be a part of the legislative package to be voted on in congress. Instead, it will be voted on as an amendment to a bill including legislation against straw purchasing and (possibly, remains to be seen) universal background checks. The bill to limit magazines to 10 rounds is likely heading to the safe fate as the AWB.

Six gun companies have announced plans to stop selling any of their products to any government agency in states that severely limit the rights of private gun ownership.

Disappointed with New York State lawmakers and other jurisdictions around the country who have passed strict gun control legislation, the companies—composed of firearm manufacturers, gunsmiths, and sporting goods retailers—have announced these policies in the past week.