At least you guys made the command decision and didn't delay it.
Pardon my long sermon, but what appeared to be speculation and pessimistic assumptions in mid-'08, months before that election, has gradually become true.
The politicians were waiting for a certain type of terrible tragedy to enable their deceptive exploitation, with their subtle, somewhat hidden agenda focused on simple control instead of realistic solutions and protection for children.
My 25 yr.-old son might never be bitten by the gun bug, but now having two Garands seems like better preparation, just in case.