If I were in that position, I would indeed be "forging". Not literally, but fortunately my shop is well enough equipped that I could make a firearm from scratch without too much trouble. Those less fortunate can still make one, albeit with more hand labor.

One could look for other avenues. A study of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising will suggest some opportunities for acquisition of firearms. Every person who is concerned with personal liberties MUST read "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross, ISBN 1-888118-04-0.

Rich S.