JOAT

‘‘Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.’’ — Jefferson's "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776, quoting from On Crimes and Punishment, by criminologist Cesare Beccaria, 1764
‘‘Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined’’— Patrick Henry
Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master! - Thomas Jefferson
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. - George Washington
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. - Thomas Jefferson

I own many of the 'teeth' the esteemed Mr. Washington alluded to.

Although I possess Class III weapons, there is NO SUBSTITUTE for riflemen (or women for that matter, JillValentine!)

Churning through thousands of rounds is fun but impractical. A good rifle, a good scope and practice are the deterrent this nation needs.

B.L.O.A.T. = Buy Lots Of Ammo Today