New Weapon Bans

[TampaSupremo]

Now that Democratic party has control of both halves of Congress (if I'm wrong, correct me), how long will it be before we see a repeat of AWB '94 (or something even more restrictive)? My guess is that if Hillary gets elected in '08, it will happen before '09 is over. Before then, I think there will be some incremental restrictions (no more mail-order/online ammo purchases, etc).

Bummer.

[kevin7]

I doubt it but we'll see. Not all Dems are anti gun and not all Pubs are gun toting neanderthals ( I am though)

[Cabaiguan Juan]

Guns are just Darwinism with style.

[heftysmokes]

I doubt it but we'll see. Not all Dems are anti gun and not all Pubs are gun toting neanderthals ( I am though)

K7 is right, I come from a long line of Democrat gun-toting neanderthals and I carry on the tradition proudly.

[CoventryCat86]

I doubt Bush would sign anything like that even if it were passed. You gotta remember that back in 1993 and 1994, the Democrats controlled both chambers of Congress AND the White House. When they had control of everything, they were perceived by some as going too far on some things which is why they were tossed out of Congress in the 1994 elections.

Rest easy, at least until 2008. My guess is that the Democrats in Congress will pass all kinds of crazy things in the next two years that Bush won't sign and depending on what people want, they'll do one of two things:

1. The "split" deal, leave a Republican in control of the Executive Branch while letting the Democrats keep control of Congress. This has been happening here in New England for quite some time. Many Democratic party leaders actually love it because they pass their legislation, the Republican Governor vetos it and the Democrats have a Boogey Man to blame all the problems on.

2. Give the Democrats control of everything. I actually look forward to this scenario, much like California under Gray Davis. If the Democrats go crazy (which I think they will) this will give the American public a dose of how NOT to run the country and the people will revolt in 2010 and 2012 and show them the door. However, if the Democrats actually do a GOOD job (ya never know....) then that would be great for everyone and they'll keep power for a while until they screw it up.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

So in the meantime, what kind of guns do y'all endorse? If someone was looking to own/buy a gun, what would you gun toters recomend?

[kevin7]

I like my Taurus PT140

[WOXOF]

So in the meantime, what kind of guns do y'all endorse? If someone was looking to own/buy a gun, what would you gun toters recomend?

Usually a Glock 23 (.40 cal) or my Taurus .38 Spl with a concealed hammer to throw in my pocket.

[Devil Doc]

So in the meantime, what kind of guns do y'all endorse? If someone was looking to own/buy a gun, what would you gun toters recomend?

I'd recomend first learning how to use one. Then and only then don't buy anything that doesn't say .45 ACP

Doc.

[TampaSupremo]

Heftysmokes, K7, you are correct. I remembered later that Bush Sr signed that '89 ban (no more foreign-made semi-auto rifles), and the Class III ban made it past Reagan in '86.

CoventryCat86, I hope you are right. Maybe I still have time to finish saving up for that mean ol' rifle I've been wanting for so long. I'm still going to stock ammo and mags in case Scenario 2 ever comes to pass. Of course, if we all vote Libertarian...(hey, I can dream, right?)

Cabaiguan, at work we are issued a Beretta 92 9x19mm. Some people frown on the gun and/or the caliber, but I have no problem with either. Most people who don't like it are Glock-junkies. As far as the 9mm itself goes, that's a debate that will never be settled. Ultimately, it's better to hit with a 9mm than miss with a .45 so practice is essential, regardless of what you buy.

That being said, here are my picks (in no particular order):
Beretta 92-can be carried concealed (I do it), but still kinda big and heavy
CZ-75-well made and reliable piece from Czechoslovakia-available in 9mm or .40S&W
CZ-P01-more compact version of the above with upgraded features
Glock-available in a wide range of sizes and calibers. Notoriously reliable, but I still prefer the feel of steel in my palm (no offense to the PT140, Kevin7).
While I have little experience with revolvers, S&W and Taurus are supposed to be excellent.
A shotgun in a house (not so sure about apartments) is also a good choice. Just racking the sucker will make most perps run or give up. HTH.

TampaSupremo