I agree 100%I'm not worried about it, frankly.
I'm not going to answer for myself, but I think some Americans will turn over the contents of their magazines at super-sonic speeds before they turn over their guns.I'll, rephrase the question, simply state if you will turn them over or not ?
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They tried it in New Orleans after Katrina and seized quite a few guns. Virtually none of them were returned.I'm not worried about it, frankly.
NO in a word it won't happen regardless. Besides I've carried guns in countries that would put you to death for carrying a gun. I'm still hear so this country hardly is scary in that respect.I'll, rephrase the question, simply state if you will turn them over or not ?
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The expansion of the classes of citizen being determined unworthy of owning firearms is how the govt will disarm the population slowly, first the felons, then the misdemeanor, next the unstable, next the speeders, then the J walkers, then the......The only possible excuse they might have for taking a citizen's guns is if a judge considers him not fit to have them because he's a psycho or whatever.
They might use this quote against him on the grounds that he's NOT a "peaceable citizen"-
"The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms."- Samuel Adams
Me too. Don't you hate it when that happens?Well, I lost all my guns in a freak boating accident, so I don't have to worry about it anymore... :wink:
If they're really going to track people down based on forum usage (highly probable), more than likely they're not going to bother going off what you've said. You'll just be a target of opportunity to take down because you've already shown an independent/preparedness streak, and therefore can be considered a threat.They can only take your weapons if they know you have them.... like if you are dumb enough to enter a forum that is most likely already branded as "extremist" and then list every gun you own. Hint Hint. I know some of you will publicly respond with "Let 'em come" and I wish you the best. But... part of prepping is being low key... so you can improve your chances of survival. The idea is to minimize your problems and get away... not talk tough and get your gear seized, get arrested, or get shot.
I'm sure there are many on here that have their "throw away guns" that they would keep out in the open for the govt to seize so they can look like good little citizens... and that is actually smart in my opinion.
So... it's better to make statements like this: "Personally... I only own a single shot .22 and a single shot shotgun. The rest of my guns were stolen during my last move but I didn't report it because I now believe private citizens don't need them."
than this: "I own 12 AR-15s, 2 SKSs, 16 shotguns, have 9 pistols, etc and over 40,000 rounds. I'd love to see the govt try and take 'em." If things get bad... you can bet your ass they will come and take them.
Bottom line: it's your decision how you choose to prep and what risks you are willing to take. But remember this, it's unrealistic to think the govt doesn't know who you are because you have some weird username on this forum and don't post where you live.
Do you honestly believe the current government has the means, man power or electronic eaves dropping capability to monitor every word posted in this or any forum really? First off their aren't enough people working for the government to even monitor every word posted, electronic monitoring only works on key words most of which wouldn't even be in a group like this and if so may be checked out for content. The US government as mighty as they are isn't that good either. As for guns the guesstimate that only one in three go though legal channels in the sale off. Even based on the number of guns made in the US they can probably only account for a third of those sold.They can only take your weapons if they know you have them.... like if you are dumb enough to enter a forum that is most likely already branded as "extremist" and then list every gun you own. Hint Hint. I know some of you will publicly respond with "Let 'em come" and I wish you the best. But... part of prepping is being low key... so you can improve your chances of survival. The idea is to minimize your problems and get away... not talk tough and get your gear seized, get arrested, or get shot.
I'm sure there are many on here that have their "throw away guns" that they would keep out in the open for the govt to seize so they can look like good little citizens... and that is actually smart in my opinion.
So... it's better to make statements like this: "Personally... I only own a single shot .22 and a single shot shotgun. The rest of my guns were stolen during my last move but I didn't report it because I now believe private citizens don't need them."
than this: "I own 12 AR-15s, 2 SKSs, 16 shotguns, have 9 pistols, etc and over 40,000 rounds. I'd love to see the govt try and take 'em." If things get bad... you can bet your ass they will come and take them.
Bottom line: it's your decision how you choose to prep and what risks you are willing to take. But remember this, it's unrealistic to think the govt doesn't know who you are because you have some weird username on this forum and don't post where you live.