"Shoot 'em, before we lose 'em."

[Adam Helmer]

I was at the nearby gun club range last Saturday and the shooters discussed the OSHA-proposed rules. A few guys were shooting muzzleloaders and three guys were shooting smokeless powder arms from the bench. All were concerned and all "Commented" to OSHA.

One old guy said, "Fellows, I suggest you all shoot 'em before we lose 'em." I asked the old gray hair to expound and he did to all assembled. He suggested that all go lay in stores to carry us along for a long while. He also said that he predicts the days of our current easy access to surplus ammo, reloading components and black powder will end after the next presidential election. He sees this OSHA "rule making" restriction as a "trial balloon" of things to come.

Whatever happens down the road, I stopped by the local gunshop and laid in stores for the "lean times" to come. Forewarned is forearmed!

Adam