Unfortunately that's probably the case under these conditions. Guns will top Maslow's hierachy of needs, e.g., food, water, etc.
Starting up on this thread too, huh? Since there are NO POLICE and civil unrest is present ---> breakdown of law and order, YES, I would take those too. (Of course, I would pay for the ammo later, and return the guns...) But maybe you can drop it on this thread, huh?
As things continue to deteriorate in New Orleans, yes, they are going to be a necessity, especially if you have a family to protect until you can get out.