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In light of the past week or so, I pretty much have put a hold on selling anything until I see how things shake out.

Was thinking about downsizing the herd of handguns but now I'm not too sure.
Got no problems selling off the AK and the AR for the right price as I have capable "non weapon of war" alternatives with which to launch the 5.56 and 7.62x39 projectiles.
Big issue is trying to find rimmed centerfire revolver cartridges.
Down to 3 .22 revolvers and 2 .22 pistols-think I'll keep those.

Anyway what are other's thoughts?? Time we start to think about what "non threatening" firearms we own. I'm serious about this-the rhetoric is pretty much black plastic pistol grip-BAD. Deer gun that looks like your Daisy Red Ryder-CUTE. Pretty much a sad reality
 
Was also considering thinning the herd, but have decided, as you have, to put it on hold unless I am offered crazy money.

Not sure if I will make any acquisitions but I will not let a good deal pass.
 
I am getting ready to move so have been selling off parts of my collection prior to that.

Nothing I own now is on their list except possibly two Glock semi-auto pistols but they are both ten rounds so it will likely be awhile before they come for those. Priorities.
 
My ARs are nothing special to me, this might be a good opportunity to get rid of them. I only have 2 polymer pistols, an M&P 9c and a LCP, again, nothing special.

The stacks of bolt actions and revolvers are another story. If we don't fight for the guns that mean the least to us, we will have lost the fight for the guns that mean the most to us at that same time!

Ivan
 
Interesting topic. I have a couple of WW1 vintage 9 mm. pistols. I am thinking about those based on the President's latest remark. I have a number of 7.65 autos from the same era, that are probably under the radar here, but not in Canada. But I am not sure I have enough 32 auto cartridges to load them all out :-)
Two 45 ACP and adequate ammo, but those could be at risk.

I am considering the anomaly that they likely will come after my son's AR15 but not the M1 or 1917 Endfield, Between him and me we have adequate 30:06 ammo.

The flintlock rifles are in good shape (look ma, no primers) but they do depend on Black Powder which could be a candidate for regulations

I bought a lot of 22 rimfire from the CMP. That may have been dumb luck.

Not planning on selling anything.
 
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Ain’t selling either.
Have also noticed Rimmed Revolver ammo seldom seen.
I have a pretty good supply, will shoot it Slow!
Got plenty of 22, Fire at Will!
 
Over the years I have accumulated equipment for sports and activities in which I no longer engage. For the past two or three years I have been slowly selling it or passing it on to deserving young people's parents/guardians. This will continue. I have nothing in the "ultra-lethal" calibers, nor any desire to acquire them. Yesterday I choked down the opportunity to acquire at a good price a gun I had wanted for several years because I can't reload fast enough to feed what I already have in that caliber. None of this was based on the current political climate.
 
I don't know how to figure all this, but apparently no one else can either.

I haven't bought a gun in six or eight years, just no longer have any real wants, but have sporadically been selling some at gun shows over the past four or five years. I did a big gun show about a month ago; how things have changed. I easily sold six handguns and five rifles ranging in price from $600 to $2000. Not nearly as much dickering as in the past; scopes, brass, bullets, etc. were also in demand and sold well.

Very few attendees brought ARs to sell or trade, very unlike past shows. Whether that was because of the possibility of future government action or the fact that AR prices are down, or maybe both, I don't know.

I tried ARs for several years and found no attraction or usefulness. As a result, I have three Colt ARs I wanted to sell, but with prices as they are, I'll wait. I'm pretty sure the AR copies are down in price even more than the Colts.
 
Not planning on selling anything. If you’re thinking about a rifle that never seems to show up on the list of “bad guns” pick up an M1 Garand. No muzzle device, pistol grip, detachable magazine or folding stock - nothing to upset the folks that are so concerned about our welfare. And it carries 8 rounds of .30-06 power. Carried by a knowledgeable person, it will run almost as fast as an AR and it will shoot through a 12” tree or a truck, unlike the 5.56, with no problem. Maybe instead of selling we should think about smart buying.
 
Wyo said:
Not planning on selling anything. If you’re thinking about a rifle that never seems to show up on the list of “bad guns” pick up an M1 Garand. No muzzle device, pistol grip, detachable magazine or folding stock - nothing to upset the folks that are so concerned about our welfare. And it carries 8 rounds of .30-06 power. Carried by a knowledgeable person, it will run almost as fast as an AR and it will shoot through a 12” tree or a truck, unlike the 5.56, with no problem. Maybe instead of selling we should think about smart buying.
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You would think that the folks who want to ban "weapons of war" would know a little something about the "Greatest battle implement ever devised."
Thank heavens Mr. Garand didn't use black wood.
 
Selling?

I would be more concerned with some state's actions, than the national level.

If any are as corrupt as NY, then watch for laws passed at midnight that instantly criminalize something you have had for years, then they demand you register it. Makes it difficult to sell. Just sayin'.
 
My wife's horses cost every month for board. Add to that vets and blacksmith fees and they cost a bundle.

My boats use no gas when not used, but even if they sit in the garage they still consume insurance premiums.

My guns are pretty to look at and cost absolutely zero in the safe. Since I don't need the money, no reason to sell.

If for some reason they all become illegal, then I'll gas up the boat and send them to the deep blue. That's a better alternative to turning them in.

Now..........OTOH.........if it comes to that my prediction is that the first amendment will fall soon after, and hopefully I'll be dead by then.
 
Right now my want list is very small and consists of just a few out of production, hard to find and mostly out of my budget items. Anything new I buy will be strictly opportunity and impulse. :rolleyes:

I've given a lot of thought to selling. I'm not worried about them being banned and I don't need the money. But I'm considering it to save my sons the trouble of dealing with my collection when I'm gone. But, I think I'll put that off for a few years yet. ;)
 
There is an estimated 20 million AR’s in public hands so it is doubtful in the worst of times anyone will get rich selling one… I would be more worried if the powers to be decide to make an AR, etc NFA weapons with a grace period to register then a tax to transfer. Then you either got papers or contraband.
 
Norwegian Resistance Redux

Not planning on selling anything. Talking Heads can
threaten all they want.

I’m with Wyo above. I’ve been looking at the M1 Garand
in 30-06 and the modern Browning BAR in 308, and
not ruling out the Remingtons. My AR15 is accurate
but my least favorite firearm, nothing special.

In April 1940 the Nazis invaded Norway. My Great
Great Norwegian Uncle was part of the Resistance.
As the story goes he was a Farmer and Hunter, and
Gun Enthusiast, he buried his gun collection somewhere.

So when the time comes I will Resist and do what
Uncle did, in addition deny, deny, and deny
I have anything.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.
 
Don't sell any pistols, whatever you do. I made the mistake of selling two 1911's last year and I regret it now. What was I thinking.

Never owned an AR so no worries there. I do have a Ruger Mini-14 but I'm keeping that. It doesn't have a "shoulder thing that goes up" nor will it shoot "heat seeking devices". I think I'm safe for awhile.
 
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