Posted on 03/16/2020 11:50:00 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
BOISE, Idaho - The world’s largest gun store, in metro Atlanta, has had lines that are six and eight people deep. A gun store in Los Angeles had lines that stretched down the block. And at least one store in Idaho put limits on sales after its shelves were nearly cleared out.
Just as grocery stores have been stripped bare by Americans panicked by coronavirus, guns and ammunition have started flying off the shelves. Retailers say the buying frenzy is being fueled by consumers who are worried that people are becoming so desperate and unpredictable, they need to ensure they can protect themselves.
“It’s been insane,” said Jay Wallace, who owns Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna, Georgia, adding that his ammunition sales are up more than five times the usual numbers. “This is like a Rod Serling ‘Twilight Zone’ episode.”
Sales spiked in a matter of days, industry experts say. Some of the purchases are made by people buying their first firearm. Others are existing gun owners adding to their collection or stocking up on ammunition after seeing grocery stores depleted, schools closed and big events canceled, including the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting.
Also potentially driving the sales are concerns that elected officials may try to restrict access to firearms. A mayor in Illinois recently signed an executive order that would give her the right to ban the sale of guns or ammunition, as did the mayor of New Orleans.
Specific data on the size of the sales spike will not be available until next month. But already this year, background checks are up considerably over last year. According to data from the FBI, just over 5.5 million background checks were conducted in January and February combined.
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Can't have that.
It’s the wrong time to stock up on ammo. People should be reloading instead.
Not that I’m happy about the current Enemy Media-induced panic going on, but anything that wakes people up and makes them WANT to army themselves against Mother Government, works for me.
I’m not so sure it will take until Friday
Odd thought maybe —
Perhaps THESE gun buyers are the very ones who ought NOT to be gun owners, because the haven’t thought about it, until now. I mean what FReeper hasn’t crossed this bridge, I don’t know, 8 years ago?
Are they of the right mindset? Any training or familiarity? Dunno.
Now, I agree they have every right to own them, and welcome to the party. I just kinda wonder.
I welcome your thoughts.
It’s most likely the same people who already have a shoot-ton of guns and ammo. You know, people like you and me!
Keep your eyes on Philly.
HOORAY Americans!
Think F.A.S.T. Food Ammo Shelter (remote if possible) TODAY.
“Perhaps THESE gun buyers are the very ones who ought NOT to be gun owners, because the haven’t thought about it, until now.”
Don’t start nothin’, won’t be nothin’.
You will not be able to stay home, brother
.....
The revolution will not be televised
WILL not be televised, WILL NOT BE TELEVISED
The revolution will be live...
I stocked up during the Kenyan Years
I’m good
On Saturday, it looked like Black Friday in our store.
Three and four deep all the way around the handgun counter and by the end of the day all of our 9mm and 5.56mm was gone.
“...I’m not so sure it will take until Friday...”
Probably not...and it’s gonna take more than the weekend warriors NG to hold em back. Things are beginning to look like it’s gonna get pretty hairy.
I crossed that bridge decades ago when I got my first BB gun.
...”A mayor in Illinois recently signed an executive order that would give her the right to ban the sale of guns or ammunition, as did the mayor of New Orleans.”
Can they do that?
Same here, as soon as it looked like ALL of our elected and appointed would abrogate the Constitution and swear in an ineligible man.
“...I stocked up during the Kenyan Years. I’m good....”
Many of us did...BIG TIME. Also, many learned to reload for their selected calibers as well.
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