When a certain element tries to erase History and facts and not teach the correct history in schools and to our young children, we have a brainwashed society, and no better way to change the up coming vote of the people.

We see it every where, when our high priced colleges teach what they want, and not the factual history! Sad!

Ronald Reagan sure was well known for some very interesting sayings!!!

My late father in Law used to say that you have to stand up for what you believe in, right or wrong in the eyes of others! As a WW ll veteran, Family man, hunter, shooter and a smith of firearms, I didn't understand exactly what he meant, until I took the time as I've gotten older and thought about it more! We always got along well and hunted together a lot and shared many a story, and fixed a lot of thing together growing pretty close, as My dad, another great guy, who didn't want to go hunting, but came to America at the age of 18 years old from the Fascist Country of Italy, never went back! Dad's stories we're interesting in them selves, and became a proud American Citizen, and paid his taxes like many other honest hard working people!

Henry I can understand you're situation and can appreciate you're stance as I have several friends from up you're way and they feel the same way!

Freedom isn't Free, and we need to hang tough!!! IMHO!

Tony

mrcvs said

How many of us are under 50 on this forum, or even under 60 or even 70?

  

I was all of those until about two months ago. 🙁

I figure the fight (AKA pendulum swing) will all be over modern stuff, not old stuff. 

Bert

Thanks ,

Adam

steve004 said

JWA said
I am going to start collecting Winchester hammers instead.  If it comes to war you can just call me the "Blacksmith of Brandywine".....
  

I'm no expert on these, but to my knowledge, all Winchester hammers are post-1898.  So be cautious.
  

Good point!  Lol

steve004 said

mrcvs said
As most of us dabble with Winchesters that are at least a century old by now, or will be, in the next few decades, I would like to think that legislators would leave us long arm C & R or antique hobbyists alone, but I’ve been blindsided before.
Anything come to mind in the next few years or decades that could be a threat to either collecting these firearms or feeding them a steady diet of their favorite ammunition?
I am looking at what others might see coming at the national or state level, not a political argument or debate.
  

Ian - 
I first read this as, "... most of us who dabble in Winchesters are at least a century old..."
Actually, possibly not too far off
  

How many of us are under 50 on this forum, or even under 60 or even 70?

That’s why I bring this topic up.  Kind of nonsensical to create legislation relative to us and old Winchesters.  One would think, but then one is blindsided.

Thanks WACA!

Tony

Jim F in CT said
WOW! Bert . . . . .
What a GREAT, DETAILED REPLY to my question! . . . . .
MANY, MANY, MANY THANKS!!
  

That sums it up.  I am equally thankful for the detailed information.

JWA said
I am going to start collecting Winchester hammers instead.  If it comes to war you can just call me the "Blacksmith of Brandywine".....
  

I'm no expert on these, but to my knowledge, all Winchester hammers are post-1898.  So be cautious.

mrcvs said
As most of us dabble with Winchesters that are at least a century old by now, or will be, in the next few decades, I would like to think that legislators would leave us long arm C & R or antique hobbyists alone, but I’ve been blindsided before.
Anything come to mind in the next few years or decades that could be a threat to either collecting these firearms or feeding them a steady diet of their favorite ammunition?
I am looking at what others might see coming at the national or state level, not a political argument or debate.
  

Ian - 

I first read this as, "... most of us who dabble in Winchesters are at least a century old..."

Actually, possibly not too far off