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A few thoughts:
Glock will be sued under a products liability theory by someone who suffers injury as a result of an accidental discharge. There is a growing camp of people who blame the design of the Glock for these incidents, and I predict problems for Glock along this line.
Smith and Wesson may capitalize on the difficulties the military is having with the Beretta, the animosity towards the Glock, and the favorable reviews of the M&P by securing a contract with the military to replace the Berettas with the M&P. The big twist will be that the M&P will be provided in .40 caliber. The 9mm was adopted in large part due to NATO vs. Warsaw Pact issues, which are dead in the current environment. The .40 will be adopted as a move towards better stopping power in ball ammunition. Glock may attempt to underbid Smith for this contract, but "Buy American" sentiments will help Smith capture the deal. To further seal the deal, and to heighten the desirability of the M&P line, Smith wil release a compact version for the concealment market.
The revolver will continue its painful slide into history as Smith and other companies will continue to offer fewer and fewer revolvers in their product lines, turning attention to more and more autoloaders. Only the J-frame sized revolvers will continue to sell well, and then only so long as the CCW laws remain in effect or even spread.
I expect gun shows to become a thing of the past, as they will continue to be blamed for criminals obtaining firearms. I also expect the NICS checks to become more formidable, possibly requiring fingerprints, in the name of "Anti-terrorism" legislation.
I forsee the start of a swing back from the restrictions on liberties under the Patriot Act and such towards the center again, as judges and politicians see how Bush and Co. have taken abuse due to the NSA domestic spying, etc., and also because 9/11 fades into the history books. If, however, there is another major terrorist incident on American soil, liberties will be further restricted, and some will claim that Bush played some part in the incident as a means of justifying his previous acts.
A friend thinks we will start seeing the groundwork for an effort to allow Bush to run for a third term, a la FDR during WWII. You know, you don't want to change leadership in the middle of a war.
As for me, I predict that, as motivation to lose weight, get in shape, and improve my overall health, I will put a picture of a Sig 232 by my work out equipment and begin saving money, so that if I can achieve the weight and fitness goals by October 8 (my 38th birthday), I will purchase it. I've always lusted after that gun, for some reason.
Have a happy and healthy 2006.
Glock will be sued under a products liability theory by someone who suffers injury as a result of an accidental discharge. There is a growing camp of people who blame the design of the Glock for these incidents, and I predict problems for Glock along this line.
Smith and Wesson may capitalize on the difficulties the military is having with the Beretta, the animosity towards the Glock, and the favorable reviews of the M&P by securing a contract with the military to replace the Berettas with the M&P. The big twist will be that the M&P will be provided in .40 caliber. The 9mm was adopted in large part due to NATO vs. Warsaw Pact issues, which are dead in the current environment. The .40 will be adopted as a move towards better stopping power in ball ammunition. Glock may attempt to underbid Smith for this contract, but "Buy American" sentiments will help Smith capture the deal. To further seal the deal, and to heighten the desirability of the M&P line, Smith wil release a compact version for the concealment market.
The revolver will continue its painful slide into history as Smith and other companies will continue to offer fewer and fewer revolvers in their product lines, turning attention to more and more autoloaders. Only the J-frame sized revolvers will continue to sell well, and then only so long as the CCW laws remain in effect or even spread.
I expect gun shows to become a thing of the past, as they will continue to be blamed for criminals obtaining firearms. I also expect the NICS checks to become more formidable, possibly requiring fingerprints, in the name of "Anti-terrorism" legislation.
I forsee the start of a swing back from the restrictions on liberties under the Patriot Act and such towards the center again, as judges and politicians see how Bush and Co. have taken abuse due to the NSA domestic spying, etc., and also because 9/11 fades into the history books. If, however, there is another major terrorist incident on American soil, liberties will be further restricted, and some will claim that Bush played some part in the incident as a means of justifying his previous acts.
A friend thinks we will start seeing the groundwork for an effort to allow Bush to run for a third term, a la FDR during WWII. You know, you don't want to change leadership in the middle of a war.
As for me, I predict that, as motivation to lose weight, get in shape, and improve my overall health, I will put a picture of a Sig 232 by my work out equipment and begin saving money, so that if I can achieve the weight and fitness goals by October 8 (my 38th birthday), I will purchase it. I've always lusted after that gun, for some reason.
Have a happy and healthy 2006.
