CNBC: Obama Re-Election Credited With Burst of Gun Sales

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Actually, we've been riding an upward trend for almost two years now. I don't think people were buying guns based on election fears last Christmas.

That said, we're starting to see some Chicken Little antics, and they're coming from the gun culture. Vendors at last weekend's gun show here were jacking up prices on magazines and justifying their prices with "the ban." We can be our own worst enemies.

Irwin's comments are available in greater detail here. What's also worth noting are the comments from Brady Campaign spokesman John Woods. Like it or not, he's right.
 
That said, we're starting to see some Chicken Little antics, and they're coming from the gun culture... We can be our own worst enemies.
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Unfortunately, you're 100% correct.

I initially didn't participate in panic buying, on principle, out of frustration with what I saw as irrational behavior. :rolleyes:

Then, in early 2009, I ran out of small pistol primers. I started making .22LR-only range trips to conserve my .38Spl stockpile, even though I still had 600+ rounds stored up. :(

Then the panic buying spread to .22LR. :mad:

Fortunately, things eased up before I ran out of ammo completely. Ironically, my saving grace was a family home I visited frequently in the Commerce, TX, area; ammo reappeared at the Commerce Wal-Mart long before you could get any in DFW proper.

I have resolved that on November 6th, I will have 10,000 small pistol primers, at least that many .355 and .357-caliber bullets, and 10,000 rounds of .22LR. I don't consider this panicking. I consider it simple preparation.

I might even start shooting .32 Long; it, along with 9x18mm Makarov, was one of the few pistol cartridges that consistently remained plentiful in local retailers through the panic.

Our own worst enemies indeed.
 
Years ago, growing up in Connecticut, I recall that nothing made the Union Democrat machinists at Colt, Ruger and Marlin happier than panic buying for fear of a Gun Grabbing President.

Overtime Baby ! :D
 
To avoid being a victim of "panic buying" once President Obama is re-elected I have purchased enough reloading components that will last me a few years. Get ready cause its gonna happen again.
 
Bottom line is if Gas prices continue to increase or even remain constant, I think no President can/would be able to be re-elected--the American people will vote their 'pocketbook' and they will vote whoever is CEO of the country out (of course, as I see it). I take nothing, however, for granted and will do what I can to see the President is limited to one term.
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That's what I've been saying as well. I just pray the American people see it that way as a group, though they were quite blind last time.
 
Perhaps we'll ask the classic question: are we any better off than we were four years ago?

If Obama is reelected a surge in tacticool sales is almost inevitable. If talk of an Assault Weapons Ban comes back up then I may even buy one of those black rifles, and I don't even particularly care for them.
 
I learned my lesson as well the last time there was a panic buy on ammo and reloading supplies. Im ready this time as I have stocked up and will not buy anything ammo or reloading related when the panic sets in again.

Instead of a nobel peace prize barry should have gotten the gun salesman of the year award in 08-09.
 
And so it begins.

I wasn't able to do much shooting, so it didn't affect me much.

I do plan on stocking up on .22 lr, though.
 
Would an assault weapons ban include parts as well ?
Is it a good idea to buy a few stripped lowers to build on later ?
 
John Woods may be right to a point. I believe that the current administration is, behind the scene/on the QT working on anti-gun legislation. It may have slowed down with all the fall out over Fast & Furious but non the less the issue and threat is real in my opinion and we should all be on guard and vigilant about our second amendment rights. My opinion again that anyone who thinks that the administration is not going after our second amendment rights quietly is foolish for believing so.
 
My opinion again that anyone who thinks that the administration is not going after our second amendment rights quietly is foolish for believing so.
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I haven't seen any evidence that he's trying to curtail anyone's 2A rights. one thing I will not do is buy into the fear mongering nonsense that seems so pervasive in this country. I think every politician knows that to mess with 2A is to commit political suicide, whether you're a republican or democrat.
 
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I haven't seen any evidence that he's trying to curtail anyone's 2A rights. one thing I will not do is buy into the fear mongering nonsense that seems so pervasive in this country. I think every politician knows that to mess with 2A is to commit political suicide, whether you're a republican or democrat.
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What further evidence do you need then his two Supreme Court Appointees:

1) Justice Sonia Sotomayor
2) Justice Elena Kagan

Both of whom are fervent Anti-Second Amendment judicial activists. Make NO Mistake about it, BO understands that the most VIABLE method to accomplish his goal of overturning the Second Amendment (in conjunction with his right-hand man, Attorney General Eric Holder) is via the Nation's highest Court thereby redering any Congressional input moot. Keep in mind that the next President of the United States of America will in all probability appoint not one but two SC Justices that will subsequently decide whether or not we maintain our Constitutional right to bear arms or (currently that right is fragily upheld by a vote of 5-4), conversely, we are stripped of those very same rights and our guns are subsequently confiscated (we all know there is a paper trail to all of the 'good guys' guns).

President Obama is an extremely intelligent individual and he understands how to accomplish his goals surreptitiously when it comes to controversial issues, in particular, during an election year. Kind of a stealth-like low profile approach if you will but in my opinion the most effective scheme hands-down. This, of course, works both ways--If the Republicans win the Oval Office come November, chances are that Conservative Justices will be appointed thereby preserving our Constitutional rights when it comes to the Second Amendment.

Constitutional Law is fascinating in that it really boils down to one of two factors:

A) do you read the letter of the Law as written by the Founding Fathers and rule accordingly (2+2=4) or
B) Do you read the laws and then 'interpret' them according to your own opinion (translation, 2+2 does not always =4)

A crucial election is but months way, perhaps, as important as any the Country has or ever will see.

-Cheers
 
My opinion again that anyone who thinks that the administration is not going after our second amendment rights quietly is foolish for believing so.
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Americans bought so many guns in '07 and '08 that it sent a clear signal to DC. Politicians discovered that it would be political suicide to try to take our guns.

But make no mistake, the current administration is going to make an all out assault on the 2nd Amendment at some point. If Zero loses the election, look for him to try to ramrod all kinds of bans and restrictions in his final months. If he is re-elected, look for it to happen during his second term.

He'll do it whenever he thinks he has nothing to lose.
 
What anti gun legislation is Obama going to do without a large democratic majorities in the House and Senate? Why didn't he do said legislation in his first 2 years when he did have those majorities? How many Democrats apart from the ones in the most liberal districts would even vote to curtail gun rights in this day and age? If he does get a chance to appoint a SC Justice, what are the odds that it is to replace a liberal one?


Haven't the last 4 years seen an expansion of gun rights nationwide?


I just don't see a lot of fire but rather retailers and Wayne LaPierre blowing a lot of smoke to increase sales/donations.
 
Prices don't matter much to me. I still have plenty of ammo, including lots for guns I no longer own but I ran out of money years ago.
 
What anti gun legislation is Obama going to do without a large democratic majorities in the House and Senate?
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He controls BATFE. Obama and his Justice Department were responsible for running guns to Mexican Drug dealers.

What makes you think Obama and his BATFE won't:
1. Force you to register Saiga 12 gauges as DD's
2. Declare all semi-auto open-bolt (grandfathered) guns full-auto subject to confiscation;
3. Make a special ruling that all handguns over 45 caliber are DD's
4. Declare any pistol that can fire rifle cartridges AOW's
5. Get rid of the "trust loophole" for NFA items

Obama didn't need Congress to force huge regulatory requirements on businesses through the EPA, Department of Labor, Commerce Department and others. BATFE regulation will be the first thing on his agenda post-election.

I'm going to mark this post to be revisited 1 year from now *****
 
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