homeland security

QT and I decided it was time to increase our firepower. We went to Cabelas, coupon in hand, to purchase a home defense shotgun. The gun we were after was on sale and had a rebate as well, so we thought it was a good time to buy. Apparently most of the local population thought so as well. The gun counter at the store has a "now serving" number sign like at a deli. There were only 27 people to be helped before it would be our turn. It really wasn't surprising that the gun counter was busy in a store who's primary focus is hunting and fishing with deer season looming large. However, it soon became obvious that the primary focus of the customers was on defense weapons. Why? Is everyone thinking civilization is on the brink of collapse (as I do)? Or are people afraid the clock is ticking, and soon there will no longer be defense weapons for sale? For us it runs alittle deeper. QT is home alone all week. If anybody were to take an interest they could quickly deduce that she is all but a sitting duck. They'd be wrong. She sleeps with a handgun under her pillow and she's a hell of a shot. However, we think a short barrelled 12gauge might be more effective in some circumstances. But back to the store. No more of the gun we were hoping to bring home. All sold out. They found one at another store and they're having it sent to "our" store. So for now we'll have to make do with QT's handgun. I'd like to think we're overreacting; but I fear the world gets meaner and colder by the second. If QT or I ever get our picture in the paper, hopefully "victim" won't be part of the caption.