[Junior_G]

In the 1990's, it was illegal in most states to carry a concealed handgun.

Up until 2004, it was illegal to have a folding stock, flash hider, and 30 round clip in your assault rifle.

Are you actually trying to imply that we have more gun rights now than before? Prior to 1934, there were no gun control laws whatsoever.

[Southack]

"Are you actually trying to imply that we have more gun rights now than before? Prior to 1934, there were no gun control laws whatsoever."

From 1890 to the 1970's, most states forbade the carrying of concealed weapons.

If you are familiar with the "Shootout at the OK Corral," then you'll remember that the town in question banned all guns; disarming those in violation was what led to that shootout.

Today, 46 states permit the carrying of open or concealed weapons...a far cry from the total bans of the past.

Likewise, prior to 1986, you could be arrested for merely passing through a city or county that forbade guns...even if your own guns were stored in the trunk of your car.

Prior to 2003, commercial airline pilots were completely forbidden from packing heat, too.

All of those firearm restrictions are gone now, as are the old restrictions in the Assault Weapons Ban.

So yes, we are substantially more free today than in 1890, 1934, or even 2002.

[rdb3]

Are you actually trying to imply that we have more gun rights now than before? Prior to 1934, there were no gun control laws whatsoever.

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Yeah, but it didn't apply to everyone.

Real men don't whine.