Massive Run On Guns - The Firearms Forum

Rhuga · 03-11-2012, 12:20 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkyQc...eature=related

I was just watching this. It was posted on You Tube just a few days ago.

Alex Jones says. "in 2008 gun sales doubled, in 2011 they doubled again, and in 2012 we are at 60% of the 2011 sales number." And, he tells you why.

If Alex Jones is right we are not very far from the SHTF. I hope that proceedings as stated to impeach Obama are true. Check this out you won't be disappointed.

This coincides with SHOOTER 45's post "Obama Put On Notice." But, this article includes some issues with the UN.

Ed~ · 03-11-2012, 01:54 AM

I just bought a gun because the season for last year's stock is deeply discounted to move. The local big-box stores seem to be gearing up to make new purchase orders, figuring out what sold and what didn't sell last year and getting rid of the old stock.

It appears there are more companies than ever producing guns and getting rewarded in a boom. Don't know if it's indicative of SHTF as much as supply and demand enducing the creating of more supply encouraging more demand...

After all, shooting is fun! And with more guys being irregularly employed, I think it's a natural sport for us to get into. In real dollars, guns today are more affordable than ever. For just a few hundred dollars, we can blow off steam by blowing off a few rounds as it were.

I mean, $320 OTD for a Savage 111 and x40 scope package? Simply Amazing... and hunting is also a hell of a good way to supplement the food bill by stocking the freezer with healthy meat.

Beats fishing any day... My two-cents.

carver · 03-11-2012, 07:51 AM

If you own a gun, you can always shoot fish!

jstgsn · 03-11-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

If you own a gun, you can always shoot fish!

LET ME WARN YOU ABOUT SHOOTING FISH. Never shoot a mud puppy with a .357 while standing under a bridge.

The echo is terrible!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought my buddies eyes were going to pop out.

I couldn't hear for an hour.....

gvw3 · 03-11-2012, 10:21 AM

Last week our Cabelo's store ran a sale on some guns and other items. They had a Baretta that I wanted at a good price. I went in the day before and looked at it. The counter guy said If you want this gun you better get here early. The store opened at 9 am.

I was at the store at 9 am sharp the next day. They had just open the doors. The gun counter was 4 deep. It took me an hour to get a sales person. The sales guy said the had 6 in stock but only 3 left now. I bought the 3rd. That left only the display model and one in a box. It wasn't 1030 am yet.

I was at the store Saturday picking up ammo and they were out of all the good stuff.

There is a real run on guns in this area. .I don't think it has a lot to do with politics. I think people just enjoy shooting. It is the new fad here.

Zhurh · 03-11-2012, 11:57 AM

Here in Alaska, we have a local state computer list, like our own Alaskan Craigs List; I find the best deals on there. Have bought 6-7 sub moa guns right off that list; and way under gun shop prices. Check out your local comp lists.

armoredman · 03-11-2012, 12:03 PM

No problems yet. Of course, I don't buy guns very often.

Blackhawk Dave · 03-23-2012, 04:18 PM

Ruger has stopped accepting orders from retailers since THEY CANNOT MEET DEMAND! Ain't that a great position for a company to be in?!

armoredman · 03-23-2012, 04:21 PM

CzechpointUSA, the importer of the vz-58 is now 8 weeks behind on vz-58 rifles. The owner states that he hasn't seen sales like this since 2008-2009, and directly attributes it to the election. Very glad I have mine already.

45Auto · 03-26-2012, 11:30 AM

Marketing, the money wonder drug. Mix marketing with political b.s. and you get a run on guns and ammo.

While it's nice to see strong economic activity, and also good to see people enjoying the same hobby as my own, it would be better if it was not driven by crass fear mongering.

jlloyd73 · 03-26-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gvw3

I think people just enjoy shooting. It is the new fad here.

That is the best thing about these shows like Sons of Guns, American Guns, Top Shop. There are on what I would call the main channels......not the sportsman only shows. I draws a lot of attention to shooting and the joys of shooting. It shows (for the most part) that most shooters are normal people that aren't crazy bible toting, racist, irresponsible gun owners.

BTW, I still think it is out of fear.........Obozo has people running for cover. Look at his newest comments, that he will have more flexibility after he gets re-elected. So the question is......what does he mean by flexibility (pushing the Liberal agenda?), and why/how is he so sure he will get re-elected (rigged election, voter fraud...again****REMEMBER the dumbocrats are the one so against voter ids?)?????????

Insulation Tim · 03-26-2012, 11:53 AM

HEEEEERE we go again.

Double D · 03-26-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Insulation Tim

HEEEEERE we go again.

Yup.

Carne Frio · 03-26-2012, 03:26 PM

Having way more tools and toys than I need and
about as much as I want, I'm staying out of this
market. I still visit gun shops, but have no plans
to buy. Let those who aren't so lucky have at it.

yellerdawg · 04-25-2012, 01:37 AM

Yes, I have seen the reports...

And yes...here we go again...

I can just muse past posts in my head now and think of them....

" Hey, you hear ammo's gonna go up or get scarcer ...? I was in Wally World
yestidee ...they only had 176 boxes of .223 and 50 boxes of 9mm and
30 boxes of .45....boyhowdee, I got all of it ! "

"I knew this stuff would get scarcer if he got elected "

Old Guy · 04-28-2012, 05:08 PM

I cant help myself!!!

It is like potato chips, no one can eat just one!!

Dan01 · 04-28-2012, 05:34 PM

I think I am not going to be buying any more firearms....I have more now that I never shoot........................I will continue to buy ammo and accessories for my favorites that I regularly shoot.

armoredman · 04-28-2012, 11:25 PM

I'm good.

76Highboy · 04-28-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Insulation Tim

HEEEEERE we go again.

Yep.

Little Rooster · 04-29-2012, 05:55 AM

wow...Some one turned the light on

sub-moa · 04-30-2012, 10:04 AM

The man who dies with the most guns ...... wins !!!

Zhurh · 04-30-2012, 11:07 AM

I plan on picking up some AA2200 and fed 210's this summer but pretty secure in my supply needs otherwise. Always need more guns but mostly I buy used when I see something used, customized and know it's a good shooter; those are usually the best deals for me anyway. We have a local Ak computer list I do well on.

Ya know, I have a bunch of guns I bought and never shoot; sit in gun vault. They have their place & purpose and maybe someday they will be needed. Then I have a 6.8 stag & a few hunting rifles I shoot all the time. I need to buy more guns I wanna shoot all the time and less that get squirreled away.

03-11-2012, 12:20 AM	#1
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 645	Massive Run On Guns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkyQc...eature=related I was just watching this. It was posted on You Tube just a few days ago. Alex Jones says. "in 2008 gun sales doubled, in 2011 they doubled again, and in 2012 we are at 60% of the 2011 sales number." And, he tells you why. If Alex Jones is right we are not very far from the SHTF. I hope that proceedings as stated to impeach Obama are true. Check this out you won't be disappointed. This coincides with SHOOTER 45's post "Obama Put On Notice." But, this article includes some issues with the UN. --> Last edited by Rhuga; 03-11-2012 at 12:36 AM..

03-11-2012, 01:54 AM	#2
Ed~ V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: AridZona Posts: 171	Re: Massive Run On Guns I just bought a gun because the season for last year's stock is deeply discounted to move. The local big-box stores seem to be gearing up to make new purchase orders, figuring out what sold and what didn't sell last year and getting rid of the old stock. It appears there are more companies than ever producing guns and getting rewarded in a boom. Don't know if it's indicative of SHTF as much as supply and demand enducing the creating of more supply encouraging more demand... After all, shooting is fun! And with more guys being irregularly employed, I think it's a natural sport for us to get into. In real dollars, guns today are more affordable than ever. For just a few hundred dollars, we can blow off steam by blowing off a few rounds as it were. I mean, $320 OTD for a Savage 111 and x40 scope package? Simply Amazing... and hunting is also a hell of a good way to supplement the food bill by stocking the freezer with healthy meat. Beats fishing any day... My two-cents. __________________ Last edited by Ed~; 03-11-2012 at 03:00 AM..

03-11-2012, 07:51 AM	#3
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,288	Re: Massive Run On Guns If you own a gun, you can always shoot fish! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

03-11-2012, 10:21 AM	#5
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,305	Re: Massive Run On Guns Last week our Cabelo's store ran a sale on some guns and other items. They had a Baretta that I wanted at a good price. I went in the day before and looked at it. The counter guy said If you want this gun you better get here early. The store opened at 9 am. I was at the store at 9 am sharp the next day. They had just open the doors. The gun counter was 4 deep. It took me an hour to get a sales person. The sales guy said the had 6 in stock but only 3 left now. I bought the 3rd. That left only the display model and one in a box. It wasn't 1030 am yet. I was at the store Saturday picking up ammo and they were out of all the good stuff. There is a real run on guns in this area. .I don't think it has a lot to do with politics. I think people just enjoy shooting. It is the new fad here. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

03-11-2012, 11:57 AM	#6
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,820	Re: Massive Run On Guns Here in Alaska, we have a local state computer list, like our own Alaskan Craigs List; I find the best deals on there. Have bought 6-7 sub moa guns right off that list; and way under gun shop prices. Check out your local comp lists.

03-11-2012, 12:03 PM	#7
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: Massive Run On Guns No problems yet. Of course, I don't buy guns very often.

03-23-2012, 04:18 PM	#8
Blackhawk Dave Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 593	Re: Massive Run On Guns Ruger has stopped accepting orders from retailers since THEY CANNOT MEET DEMAND! Ain't that a great position for a company to be in?!

03-23-2012, 04:21 PM	#9
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: Massive Run On Guns CzechpointUSA, the importer of the vz-58 is now 8 weeks behind on vz-58 rifles. The owner states that he hasn't seen sales like this since 2008-2009, and directly attributes it to the election. Very glad I have mine already.

03-26-2012, 11:30 AM	#10
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,121	Re: Massive Run On Guns Marketing, the money wonder drug. Mix marketing with political b.s. and you get a run on guns and ammo. While it's nice to see strong economic activity, and also good to see people enjoying the same hobby as my own, it would be better if it was not driven by crass fear mongering.

03-26-2012, 11:53 AM	#12
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	Re: Massive Run On Guns HEEEEERE we go again. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

03-26-2012, 03:26 PM	#14
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 699	Re: Massive Run On Guns Having way more tools and toys than I need and about as much as I want, I'm staying out of this market. I still visit gun shops, but have no plans to buy. Let those who aren't so lucky have at it.

04-25-2012, 01:37 AM	#15
yellerdawg Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 244	Re: Massive Run On Guns Yes, I have seen the reports... And yes...here we go again... I can just muse past posts in my head now and think of them.... " Hey, you hear ammo's gonna go up or get scarcer ...? I was in Wally World yestidee ...they only had 176 boxes of .223 and 50 boxes of 9mm and 30 boxes of .45....boyhowdee, I got all of it ! " "I knew this stuff would get scarcer if he got elected "

04-28-2012, 05:08 PM	#16
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 343	Re: Massive Run On Guns I cant help myself!!! It is like potato chips, no one can eat just one!! __________________ Old Guy ___________ NRA Life Member GOA Life Member

04-28-2012, 05:34 PM	#17
Dan01 Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 117	Re: Massive Run On Guns I think I am not going to be buying any more firearms....I have more now that I never shoot........................I will continue to buy ammo and accessories for my favorites that I regularly shoot.

04-28-2012, 11:25 PM	#18
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: Massive Run On Guns I'm good.

04-29-2012, 05:55 AM	#20
Little Rooster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Old Dominion Posts: 564	Re: Massive Run On Guns wow...Some one turned the light on __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to take rank with those poor, timid spirits who know Victory Nor Defeat" Teddy Roosevelt

04-30-2012, 10:04 AM	#21
sub-moa V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 395	Re: Massive Run On Guns The man who dies with the most guns ...... wins !!!

04-30-2012, 11:07 AM	#22
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,820	Re: Massive Run On Guns I plan on picking up some AA2200 and fed 210's this summer but pretty secure in my supply needs otherwise. Always need more guns but mostly I buy used when I see something used, customized and know it's a good shooter; those are usually the best deals for me anyway. We have a local Ak computer list I do well on. Ya know, I have a bunch of guns I bought and never shoot; sit in gun vault. They have their place & purpose and maybe someday they will be needed. Then I have a 6.8 stag & a few hunting rifles I shoot all the time. I need to buy more guns I wanna shoot all the time and less that get squirreled away.