2020 Gun Sales
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I read an interesting article a while back on this topic. It's essentially a perfect storm for gun buying.
The pandemic's uncertainty — possible food shortages, fears of social unrest — caused many to buy for the first time, and then the urban protests and rioting caused other new entrants to buy. And new gun buyers are way up among African-Americans seeking to protect themselves. The same is true for women. And the change in administration has still another segment stocking up...
It seems in 2020, no matter who you are or what your views are, there's ample motivation to be armed.
The pandemic's uncertainty — possible food shortages, fears of social unrest — caused many to buy for the first time, and then the urban protests and rioting caused other new entrants to buy. And new gun buyers are way up among African-Americans seeking to protect themselves. The same is true for women. And the change in administration has still another segment stocking up...
It seems in 2020, no matter who you are or what your views are, there's ample motivation to be armed.
HOUSTON RICK
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It is dawning on folks, many for the first time, watching some of the unrest that police may possibly not be available when needed to be your personal bodyguard.
Riots. Plain and simple. We all found out that the next time it happens nobody is coming to save you or protect your property.
Add the idiocy of the Defund movement and you have a populace that knows with no doubt they are on their own next time the wolf is let out to howl.
We have come a long long way from when Mayor Daley of Chicago issued shoot to kill orders for looters.
Add the idiocy of the Defund movement and you have a populace that knows with no doubt they are on their own next time the wolf is let out to howl.
We have come a long long way from when Mayor Daley of Chicago issued shoot to kill orders for looters.
Bozz10mm
US Veteran
I helped. I bought 3 this year.
PPS1980
Member
I'm afraid my boating losses may have undercut, just a wee bit, the overall gain made this year......
LVSteve
Member
Referencing the current guns and ammo shortage, a buddy made a wisecrack to me about "gun nuts" panicking because they're afraid the gubmint is gonna take our guns.
I explained to him that the reason for the shortage isn't due to experienced gun owners stocking up; rather, it's caused by all the folks like him who got a wake-up call last spring. Mobs trashing cities and burning police stations with impunity sends a powerful message about the need to be able to defend yourself...
We can't bottom fish for catfish, without snagging a darn gun!I know, boat design isn't what it used to be. They capsize so easily these days.
tripledipper
Member
The statistics only represent firearm purchases which require a background check. Face to face private gun purchases and family gifting transactions account for many more and those numbers will never be known. The possibility of a government required registration of all firearms in the future has law abiding citizens very concerned.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
In Kalifornistan all sales have to go through an FFL. I'm told a lot of newbies who have been fed the "easier to get than books" line for so long got a rude awakening!
Ugly Hombre
Member
I go by the LGS quite a bit- every time lately there has been a customer in there hollering but wait--
"I'm this or that and I can't buy a gun? @#$%^&!"
"Don't vote for the *G.D. people who want to disarm you- and vote!"
Came out of my yap before I knew it.
Should be a sign stating that on every gun counter in the country.
*Gosh Darn
"I'm this or that and I can't buy a gun? @#$%^&!"
"Don't vote for the *G.D. people who want to disarm you- and vote!"
Came out of my yap before I knew it.
Should be a sign stating that on every gun counter in the country.
*Gosh Darn
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