It's even more unfortunate that the gun-crazy loonies in the States are starting to man the barricades, but I supopose that's just part of their perverted mentality.

Where in the world have you gotten THAT idea?

Yes, I bought some ammo earlier, as I said. My primary reason was for hunting, should that become needful. Yes, I would would certainly use my firearms to defend my home but I don't see any need to do so at this time OR in the immediate future. In fact, the US media has commented on the fact that people in the US are not taking to the streets in protest (and thereby depriving them of a good story, I guess).

I very much object to this statement, which was obviously made by someone who had absolutely NO idea of what s/he was talking about. Were this earlier times I would (quite seriously) demand either an apology or "satisfaction."

I don't think I'll post on this thread again.