Lew Hodgett wrote:
"Doug Winterburn" wrote:

Never had anything bigger than a pump pellet rifle for varmit
control,
but am considering a handgun because it may not be an option to
legally
buy one in the not so distant future.

Where is that coming from?

Maybe NRA propaganda?

Hand gun registration, background checks, yes.

Banning sale of hand guns, no.


Video: Obama supports D.C. handgun ban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wu9jE1MnAE

"Do you support state legislation to: a) Ban manufacture, sale, and
possession of handguns? 'Yes' "
http://www.politico.com/static/PPM43...re_091096.html

The president may have changed his mind or now realizes his goals are
unobtainable and will not press for their implementation.

But, to answer your question, that's where the concern is coming from.