it has not gotten to the Gov.'s desk. why they aren't saying. i read that the sponsor feels it will be signed soon in August. I was also told that if he doesn't sign it (which he very well might not) it will become law by default.

as far as my thoughts on the whole thing.... I am not overly enthused about having every Tom, Dick, & and Harry (and careless, inexperienced, or idiots hunters) running threw the woods lobbing 30-06 bullets. however, I don't think it will be as bad as that. I think in most of the areas the topography is ok for rifle (mountains/hills/woods, etc), but there are also areas that don't have that topography and ar more populated. I don'y think I'll be using my .270 but I will love to be able to use my .44 mag Winchester.