I disagree with those of you who say, "Congress will do nothing to restrict guns." They've already done it and we will see them doing more.
Evidence:
--Can you carry a gun into the U.S. Capital building?
--How about into the Supreme Court building?
--Or even your local courthouse?
--Can you carry a gun into a Senator's office, or an office in the Cannon House Office building?
--Will the security guard at your state's legislature let you bring a gun when you visit the public gallery of that building?
No, these are gun restrictions already in place.
Perhaps they are not "laws", but nonetheless, they are infringements on the right of people to keep and bear arms. Given the tragedy in Tucson, I predict we will see even more such restrictions: no guns at a representative's district office; security perimeters at public events with the Congressperson or Senator present.
What do these infringements have in common?
- They are designed to keep elected/appointed officials and their staff members safe.
- They are never challenged in court, nor are they opposed by the N.R.A.
It's ironic. The only place you and I can find refuge from guns is in public buildings, or if I am lucky enough to hang out with public officials.
I want to see a million Arizonans band together to demand that your family can be as safe as a Senators' family. And a million Marylanders, and a million Arkansans -- maybe three million Californians, and the same for New Yorkers. We the people can demand more sanity.