It's an unsavory situation, but one in which we can no longer shy away from in the USA. I agree with keeping it civil, and name calling should be avoided. However, the topic needs discussion, the threats to firearm ownership are very real. Among proposals currently under debate in state houses, and federally, that will affect everyone on this board are restrictions on Internet/mail order ammo purchases (no one in CT carries RST's, Polywads...etc--it's all mail order for those shells), limits on the number of firearm purchases for individuals, registering all firearms and publishing lists of concealed carry permit holders......among many others.

No movements have begun to address the glorification of gun violence in movies, television, music and video games. The entertainment industries hypocrisy in this area is undeniable and sickening. The YouTube link I posted illustrates this clearly.

These forums are the exact place where individuals with common interests should discuss and defend those interests.