A.M. Baer (post #78)- That may be true, but my father passed on a rather extensive collection to me. I have since continued with it. I'm sorry for the future but I'm not willing to take that kind of chance if we don't have to. In O's eye, there is no difference from the illegally modified , FA AK that some street thug has and that 130+ yo 1873 Winchester that I have. Not to mention mil-surps such as SVTs, AG-42s, MAS 49s, and Garands. In just a monetary value, I could lose in the mid to upper $5 digit range. In the memories and sentimental value, that could never be replaced (and that I hold very dear to my heart) it is uncomprehensible what I could lose.
Also, if you haven't noticed yet, it is extremely hard to get children away from video games and t.v. Once the guns are gone, and they forget about the fun they had with them, the future will be gone as well. Look at the statistics from hunting for an eye opener to this fact. The number of hunters has dropped off an amazing rate in the past 20 years. As the older generation of hunters has gone to the "happy hunting ground", the younger generation has failed to step in their shoes. Yes there are a few that do, but if the next generation does likewise, there will be no hunting within 50 years, whether we still have access to the tools or not.
Wyman
To add: thank you sulpak for the reminder. It can happen, and will happen, if we allow it to get past Congress.
