We need some bullet control

You all are way over-thinking this.

This all is just a reactionary response to the fact that we currently have a Democratic president and Congressional majority, and its widely accepted amongst right leaning circles that Democrats have a propensity for passing gun control laws. (whether Obama and the Dems will try to do so is beside the point)
It also doesn't help that the tenor of those on the right has become increasingly outrageous and alarmist with the political success of the left this past election cycle.

Also, Hawkeye, your understanding of American gun culture is completely off, but also par for the course for non-Americans. Sadly I can't be arsed to straighten out every limey and canuck who comes by with an idea about our country.

Jam it back in, in the dark.