S. Sumner: I agree however, the number of armed Americans is, as you surmised, just a bit higher. I think it is closer to 80 million, and fully better than 25% of all Americans are armed. None the less, that is far too large a standing army (The People, the Militia) to consider dealing with.
And, with a possible tax on ammo, think of the grand proliferation of the black/underground market. Man, people could sell more ammo, cheaper without the tax, and make a better living. Good old American economics and the 2nd Amendment. Think of the possibilities. God, I love this country. Mikey.