On 11/16/2014 2:12 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:57:23 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Not having a clue who owns guns isn't going to prevent riots and
civil insurrection.

===

Of course not, but that isn't the point. If the country was in a
state of anarchy wouldn't it be nice to be able to defend your home,
family and neighbors without fear of prior confiscation?



That was my point when I said that background checks and registration
wasn't a means to confiscation. It's a means to start limiting the
number of guns available "on the street". Won't happen overnight, but
it's a start.

If the country was in a state of anarchy, all bets are off. I might be
able to defend my family and property against an intruder or two but
certainly not a marching mob.

I think your example is a little extreme, but makes a good argument I
suppose for those opposed to *any* reasonable gun control laws or changes.