I agree.
I don't remember this level of panic either.
I think it has a lot of do with Obama. People know that the man is absolutely Anti-American and a complete ego-maniac. That ain't just an opinion. Obama has a very different world-view from anyone we have had in the WH. He also has demonstrated his lack of concern for the concept of "rule of law" and has no concern for the future of his own party.
I think a key difference between Obama and Clinton is concern for their party. Clinton was as anti-gun as they come.... But he was careful to stay within his limits. He didn't roll armor to take away guns, he did what he wanted within the law.
I think Obama just has a very different perspective. Hes doesn't give a rat about the future of his party. I don't think he cares about anything but accomplishing his goals-and we all know that one of his long standing goals is to eliminate civilian gun ownership in this country.
I think people are scared (rightly so) that Obama will go outside the aw to do what he wants-and that violence may well ensue.
With the current market and the crazyness it would seem like the nation is preparing for war....