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My guess is people will toe the line. The next mass murder with an AR style rifle very well may result in a ban on AR platforms, and guess what, most people will toe the line. Until a large group people decide they have had enough, we will continue to see rights removed. I support the NRA, GOA, SAF, TSRA, etc but let's be realistic - eventually our politicians will get more votes by agreeing with the antis - and that time is coming soon in my opinion - Texas Senate Race anyone?

Sure, we can all get more people to join, to donate, to participate, but I think it's a battle we will lose eventually. At that time, will you have the courage to take action? Will any of us? Some of you reading this are probably shaking your head at me right now - but I am only preparing myself mentally for what may be coming down the line in the next decade (if that).

I'll be curious to see how this plays out in court - we might find out really quick how many true 2A believers we have on the Supreme Court - but if people do have to surrender their bump stocks, it will only encourage the antis even more.

You think there will be a political savior? Lot's of folks on here compare Trump to Reagan. Let's not forget what Reagan supported after he left office (So Called Assault Weapons Ban) and (Brady Bill).

Call me a pessimist if you will, but I see nothing positive coming to 2A rights in the future.
Have your gun rights been expanded in the past 2 years? Sure - we can say they would have been demolished with HRC (and they would have), but that's not progress - we still lost something without gaining anything - and that was with a Republican Controlled Government. So I'm sorry if I sound pessimistic, but in truth I am a realist - in my opinion anyway for what's that worth.

Great thread TAM. I guess my fear is that by the time people figure out the liberty tree needs water, nobody will have a water can, or at least be willing to use it while the tree still looks to be healthy even though the roots are almost dead.

I don't own a bump stock type device, but have to say it only reinforces my belief that we are losing the war on freedom... not because of the device ban itself, but the ease with which almost all politicians, including the president, wanted it... even though we all know it does nothing but punish honest citizens. What is next? Who knows? In my opinion we are just like frogs in boiling water so to speak. Some of us may realize what's going to happen eventually, but not enough to make a difference and find a way out.