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I went and read the link you provided. At the end of the first section it recommended that I read the USC Title 22, Section 2873 for its supposed indication of a plan authorizing the confiscation of private firearms, which I did. Here is what it says under Title 22, Section 2573(c):

(c) Statutory construction
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any policy or action by any Government agency which would interfere with, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms by an individual for the lawful purpose of personal defense, sport, recreation, education, or training.

I'll read more, because I'm naturally suspicious, but so far, I'm not impressed that the laws cited represent the threat you imply. They're bad all right, but for other reasons.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any policy or action by any Government agency which would interfere with, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms by an individual for the lawful purpose of personal defense, sport, recreation, education, or training.

The quote you site was an added disclaimer after word got out what kennedy had signed: TURN TO PAGE 655. On this page in Volume 9 of the United States Code, read "Policy Formation." The directives there (written in 1963 to pacify objectors) are supposedly to restrain anyone from disarmament, reducing or limiting our armaments, or taking guns away from the people unless it is pursuant to the treaty-making power of the president, or if it is authorized by further legislation by the Congress. (This is title 22, Section 2573.)

AMENDMENTS

1994 - Pub. L. 103-236 amended section generally. Prior to

amendment, section read as follows: ''The Director is authorized

and directed to prepare for the President, the Secretary of State,

and the heads of such other Government agencies, as the President

may determine, recommendations concerning United States arms

control and disarmament policy: Provided, however, That no action

shall be taken under this chapter or any other law that will

obligate the United States to disarm or to reduce or to limit the

Armed Forces or armaments of the United States, except pursuant to

the treaty making power of the President under the Constitution or

unless authorized by further affirmative legislation by the

Congress of the United States. Nothing contained in this chapter

shall be construed to authorize any policy or action by any

Government agency which would interfere with, restrict, or prohibit

the acquisition, possession, or use of firearms by an individual

for the lawful purpose of personal defense, sport, recreation,

education, or training.''

1963 - Pub. L. 88-186 inserted provision precluding construction

of this chapter to authorize the regulation of the possession of

firearms by an individual.

A president at any time can issue an executive order and wipe our guns away. :Executive Orders (EOs) are legally binding orders given by the President, acting as the head of the Executive Branch, to Federal Administrative Agencies. Executive Orders are generally used to direct federal agencies and officials in their execution of congressionally established laws or policies. However, in many instances they have been used to guide agencies in directions contrary to congressional intent.

Executive Orders do not require Congressional approval to take effect but they have the same legal weight as laws passed by Congress. The President's source of authority to issue Executive Orders can be found in the Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution which grants to the President the "executive Power." Section 3 of Article II further directs the President to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed." To implement or execute the laws of the land, Presidents give direction and guidance to Executive Branch agencies and departments, often in the form of Executive Orders.

Assault weapons-clinton. An example.