new threats from alqueda , N . Korea , Iran , new Democratic majority in house and senate
No on all of the above. Katrina did make me expand my food and water stores though.
As far as a new battle rifle goes, if you want one go ahead and buy it--after all, you can't take it (the $$) with you <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. (I see that Big 5 has surplus Moisin Nagants on sale for $89. Very affordable.)