I've said this for years starting way back in the early 90's. This is exactly how I would handle it. But it is not without constitutional issues. Back then those issues were the greatest hurdle I could come up with. That said, we all see how the SCOTUS decisions are essentially ignored. So that hurdle is removed.
If it happens, citizens can just go ahead and manufacture arms. This is clearly in line with the constitution but would present a problem resulting in many arrests and trials and period where no new arms are being manufactured.
Another and easier way would be to regulate any and all ammunition manufactures out of existence. Today that is on the table as well.
Yes limiting or controlling powder, primers, bullets and heads is also being talked about and has been for years now. Most of the legislation never even getting to committee. But that's changing now.I often times get nervous that it will be to the point where I can't get primers and brass. Well, brass can be made by turning it if need be.... but making primers is difficult if damn near impossible for the average person.
I have reloaded 22lr, but man does it take patience and it's obnoxiously slow. But doable.
Might as well add batteries to that list too...When all the guns are gone, the government will have to start registering the sale of gasoline and other flammable liquids.
How I anticipate it might happen will be similar to COVID. They will use incentives and scare tactics on the lemmings.I will say this. If and when the US Government decides to confiscate guns in the US, they will in fact confiscate guns in the US.
Out of my cold dead hands, I hear this one quite often. Okay, you will be dead.
The majority of Americans with guns will not fight the government if this were to occur. Lemmings, so many lemmings in the US. Lots of talk, very little actions to back up their words.
I pray the day does not come, but when it does, the .gov will retrieve millions and millions and millions of guns from the people.
Those who think that they will hold back the power of the government, I fear they do not understand the true power of the government.
Governments have vulnerabilities, they rely on people to execute orders. Those people all have their own vulnerabilities and beliefs. Our governments strength is also its vulnerability. Those serving in the government who tend to believe in freedom out number the ones believe in absolute power.I will say this. If and when the US Government decides to confiscate guns in the US, they will in fact confiscate guns in the US.
Out of my cold dead hands, I hear this one quite often. Okay, you will be dead.
The majority of Americans with guns will not fight the government if this were to occur. Lemmings, so many lemmings in the US. Lots of talk, very little actions to back up their words.
I pray the day does not come, but when it does, the .gov will retrieve millions and millions and millions of guns from the people.
Those who think that they will hold back the power of the government, I fear they do not understand the true power of the government.
Unfortunately, I believe your assessment is accurate. Even IF most offer resistance you will succumb to overwhelming force. Trust me I use to work on these military drone systems similar to ISTAR ( Intelligence, Surveillance, Target acquisition, and Reconnaissance ) and they will take you out in short order with no casualties to themselves. Unless you are in a situation where you have numbers and support - when they are ready to take your weapons they will.I will say this. If and when the US Government decides to confiscate guns in the US, they will in fact confiscate guns in the US.
Out of my cold dead hands, I hear this one quite often. Okay, you will be dead.
The majority of Americans with guns will not fight the government if this were to occur. Lemmings, so many lemmings in the US. Lots of talk, very little actions to back up their words.
I pray the day does not come, but when it does, the .gov will retrieve millions and millions and millions of guns from the people.
Those who think that they will hold back the power of the government, I fear they do not understand the true power of the government.
Drones have pilots, mechanics and armament techs, they all have families, therefore the weapon system has a weak link in the system. Until AI takes over piloting, maintaining and arming the drone, they are able to be defeated.Unfortunately, I believe your assessment is accurate. Even IF most offer resistance you will succumb to overwhelming force. Trust me I use to work on these military drone systems similar to ISTAR ( Intelligence, Surveillance, Target acquisition, and Reconnaissance ) and they will take you out in short order with no casualties to themselves. Unless you are in a situation where you have numbers and support - when they are ready to take your weapons they will.
Drones have pilots, mechanics and armor ent techs, they all have families, therefore the weapon system has a weak link in the system. Until AI takes over piloting, maintaining and arming the drone, they are able to be defeated.
Yep weakness can be used by both sides. However when the US government turns to that it will have lost.The government can use the families as leverage as well against the pilots....
Yep 10th Mtn Troops won’t be happy when the 82nd troops mishandle their mothers, sisters, girlfriends and so on. Then you have an issue.Well the ones imposing these orders and enforcing them had better live somewhere else besides my backyard as they do today. They will be the first ones for a visit by people impacted by it. Joe Cop or Politician John might piss off their own family members and friends wanting answers as they too get disarmed! Do you think that Joe cop who lives in one County is going to be OK with say his Dad who is not a cop getting his house swatted in another County? Ain't happening! They would have to bring in the U.N or some other force to disarm.
Why do you think the the military is going woke? Ive been saying it for a long time , they arent building an army to fight the Chinese they are building an army to fight us.Yep 10th Mtn Troops won’t be happy when the 82nd troops mishandle their mothers, sisters, girlfriends and so on. Then you have an issue.
Well, that's just it. Just before I retired they were finalizing a system where AI made the decision as to whether the target was a threat and if lethal force was appropriate. Prior to that, a human was the final arbiter in make that decision. That was no longer a variable.Drones have pilots, mechanics and armament techs, they all have families, therefore the weapon system has a weak link in the system. Until AI takes over piloting, maintaining and arming the drone, they are able to be defeated.
Decisions to destroy you OR if you are a threat to be neutralized are typically made 1,000 of miles from where you live. Just saying ...Well the ones imposing these orders and enforcing them had better live somewhere else besides my backyard as they do today. They will be the first ones for a visit by people impacted by it. Joe Cop or Politician John might piss off their own family members and friends wanting answers as they too get disarmed! Do you think that Joe cop who lives in one County is going to be OK with say his Dad who is not a cop getting his house swatted in another County? Ain't happening! They would have to bring in the U.N or some other force to disarm.
Umm, No. Someone close by has to enforce it. Swat teams or such. We are talking house to house.Decisions to destroy you OR if you are a threat to be neutralized are typically made 1,000 of miles from where you live. Just saying ...
Understood. I was referring to a larger organized threat. Yes, locally house to house I agree with you.Umm, No. Someone close by has to enforce it. Swat teams or such. We are talking house to house.
Everybody has someone who lives near them.Decisions to destroy you OR if you are a threat to be neutralized are typically made 1,000 of miles from where you live. Just saying ...
Yes, it is. And there won't be any clearly defined "lines" on a map to determine who is whom.Civil war is a nasty business
The real kicker is when AI is used to target not just who is a current threat but who will become a threat in 6 months, a year, or two years down the road.Well, that's just it. Just before I retired they were finalizing a system where AI made the decision as to whether the target was a threat and if lethal force was appropriate. Prior to that, a human was the final arbiter in make that decision. That was no longer a variable.
That project was a few years ago.