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I would be okay if I never purchased another round. But I still do at least for target ammo. Sportsmans Warehouse in my area is still well stocked and has plenty of great deals on ammo. I was just there yesterday picking up some more range ammo.
 
Greyman50 said:
Guess you are lucky as the local sportsmans is a Big Rip Off! A few other places are much better.
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At least in Southern California, Sportsmans Warehouse is pretty darn hard to beat for prices and selection. The local gun stores and even other chain stores can't compete with their prices and selection. That being said, my most recent firearm purchase was my Model 617-6 that I bought from a LGS. Everyone including Sportsmans was out of stock. 617's can be hard to find.
 
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Warren Sear said:
Excellent! Maybe now we can start manufacturing our own stuff in the USA.

China restrictions on exports! What a laugh! Bring it on.
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Do you honestly believe a gunpowder plant can open up in 3-4 weeks? If so, I have a NFL team to sell you.

Not to mention, under a Democrat Administration the EPA, OSHA & a host of other bureaucratic donkeys will ensure they never turn a profit until they close down.

Democrat Administrations HATE ammo & gun manufacturing plants with a passion. Do you think it's coincidence that S&W moved to TN? Or Remington to Alabama? Or FN to Alabama?

Poo-poohing political realities about firearms, ammo & components is exactly what gun grabbers hope for.
 
A friend was telling me that toilet paper is flying off the shelves at Costco because some fool started a rumor of shortage because of the longshoremen strike.

Well, 90% of what is consumed in the US, comes from the US (and of the 10% that is imported, most is from Canada and Mexico). And though there are more than 150 companies that make it, more than 80% comes from just three companies: Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific.
 
gunbarrel said:
A friend was telling me that toilet paper is flying off the shelves at Costco because some fool started a rumor of shortage because of the longshoremen strike.

Well, 90% of what is consumed in the US, comes from the US (and of the 10% that is imported, most is from Canada and Mexico). And though there are more than 150 companies that make it, more than 80% comes from just three companies: Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific.
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Yep. I went to the grocery store today and expected to see at least a few bare shelves and everything was fully stocked. I realize that shortages generally take time but from the sky-is-falling news/threads I was pleasantly surprised.
 
gunbarrel said:
A friend was telling me that toilet paper is flying off the shelves at Costco because some fool started a rumor of shortage because of the longshoremen strike.

Well, 90% of what is consumed in the US, comes from the US (and of the 10% that is imported, most is from Canada and Mexico). And though there are more than 150 companies that make it, more than 80% comes from just three companies: Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific.
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Yes, the Costco guy at the door checking people out today was telling the folks with two or three huge packages of TP in their carts the same thing; "hey folks, this stuff is made in the US and comes to us by truck." But that slowed down no one.

Jeff
SWCA #1457
 
Beemerguy53 said:
I'm not an economist, but I think we would get the short end of that deal...
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Probably so - in the near term.

But when you look at the long-game, the more production of essential goods we can bring back into the USA, and the more we can reduce our dependance on China (and other off-shore producers) for essential goods, the better off we'll be in the long run.

If we were still producing nitrocellulose in the USA, instead of relying on overseas production for our supply, China's boycott wouldn't be an issue.

We all have to get past the short-sighted view of what is going to be the most beneficial in the next few months (short-term gains) and start looking at the longer-term perspective of what will be best for our country and our people 2 or 3 or even 5 YEARS in the future.

I see it as a fundamental question of choosing delayed vs instant gratification.

But I may be wrong. YMMV....
 
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Warren Sear said:
We need to stop funding our own destruction. China is our enemy.
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There are a couple of ways to look at this situation.

Yes, China is an adversary, and they are apparently doing everything they can to improve their strategic position on the world stage. And yes, we must always maintain a posture of defense when it comes to such nations. (I would include Russia and Iran in that list.)

On the other hand, engaging in international trade builds relationships with other countries, and I think that makes conflict less likely, if only because we depend upon each other for essential goods and services.
 
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