theorangeplanet 968 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I stopped by Buds gun shop in Lexington yesterday figuring I would have a look at some 45 acp Glocks. I get there and folks are parking on the grass and curbs because the lot is full. I think oh hey, maybe the gunny or hickok45 is here doing a signing. I get inside and there's number dispenser with a sign stating to take a number to see a sales associate. No special deals or offers, just everyday businees. I pull out 79 and after 5 minutes they call 21. I stayed for about 45 minutes and they only got as far as 30 something. 95% of folks were buying handguns, and looking like half were first time gun owners. One of the guys at the counter said it had been this way for at least a month, day in day out, so it seems to predate the EO talk. Anyone else had an experience like this at any of your LGS's?? I didn't realize there was this kind of buying going on right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Somehow the words "tone deaf" just aren't enough to describe the gun grabber's lack of awareness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE NEW GUY 113 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I live in Ky between Buds and KY gun co. , and both of them are slammed . I don't even bother trying to go on the weekends anymore as I don't like taking numbers . I did take my wife to the range the Monday after Christmas and had to wait 30 mins to get a lane and they were slammed and the shelves were bare the pistol section looked like a going out of business sale. I talked to a guy I know that works there and he said it had been that way since the middle of Nov. He told me 3 out of 4 people buying a pistol didn't even know what they wanted , he said it was like giving an educational course on every gun the sold , no one just looked at the gun filled out the 4473 and took it to the counter , everyone wanted to ask their opinions . He said he didn't mind helping people , but with all their questions and looking at so many different pistols in the same caliber that it really slowed down the process. He aid some of the people that came in didn't even know what caliber they wanted . Women are buying a Hell of a lot of guns I watched a women in her 70's and a woman in her late 20's buying , but they are buying so YAY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garnaz 215 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yup Went to cabellas to spend gift card. The pistol case 80% bare. Heard sales guy tell someone that it's been like that for about 2weeks. They had 250 to be checked in and put out. Panic and newbie buyers strike again. With other rumors floating around ammo next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE NEW GUY 113 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 +They are buying everything here that isn't nailed down . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Probably ought to renew my instructor cert. So many newbs buying guns. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dogster 577 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Flying off the shelves in Ga too. Been doin so since Nov. Agree with Garnaz, ammo prolly next. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 What ever puts more firearms in the hands of responsible citizens. Im glad they are seeing the writing on the wall, and doing something about it! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 If we have another third party run, the vote will get split and bingo Hillary is President. Another eight years of this freekin madness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 We are very lucky to have our own practically dedicated local friendly knowledgeable Class 3 and the usual special occupation tax manufacturer gun shop here in SW OR USA. About 43N, about 123W. He told us before Thanksgiving that 2015 was already his best year. The place is packed and it seems everybody is new-to-us and buying something. The owner is now so glad he did not sell the place. He literally is running out of neat inventory and ammo and he had a lot stashed. He does not even have time to work on the fun dealer samples. He is talking about hiring on extra help. We have a very white hat good guy Sheriff. Wow. All US Code Laws And NFA Rules Apply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk451 2,230 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Stopped at closest LGS yesterday, looked like a plague of locusts had descended upon it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 When I went to the range last week there was a guy testing out a Ruger SP101 on the range he then bought, first time I've ever seen such a thing occur there but then again I could just be not paying attention whilst I'm shooting to the folks trying before they buy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeacon 168 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 We have three mom and pop stores locally as well as Gander and Academy. No shortages (yet) here in Texas. Plenty of standard caliber ammo in all the stores and no sign of price gouging (as of yet). Used firearms are not as plentiful as usual but not scarce. But .22 long is still in either nonexistent or priced to the point of pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 No shortages in downriver MI either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blessthefall 27 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I stopped by Buds gun shop in Lexington yesterday figuring I would have a look at some 45 acp Glocks. I get there and folks are parking on the grass and curbs because the lot is full. I think oh hey, maybe the gunny or hickok45 is here doing a signing. I get inside and there's number dispenser with a sign stating to take a number to see a sales associate. No special deals or offers, just everyday businees. I pull out 79 and after 5 minutes they call 21. I stayed for about 45 minutes and they only got as far as 30 something. 95% of folks were buying handguns, and looking like half were first time gun owners. One of the guys at the counter said it had been this way for at least a month, day in day out, so it seems to predate the EO talk. Anyone else had an experience like this at any of your LGS's?? I didn't realize there was this kind of buying going on right now. Simply put, fear sells. Gun manufacturers and dealers have carved out a massive business selling fear over the last thirty years. Fear of other people, fear of bans. "Buy it NOW at triple the price, or you may not get another chance!" is their sales tactic. I'm a 2A supporter don't get me wrong. But the gun lobby, the NRA, these dudes are selling fear, plain and simple. Don't get me wrong, there's something out there to fear. But they turn it up to 11 and laugh all the way to the bank. I'll never forget seeing $300 Mosins and waiting lists for .22lr back in 2007/2008. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I think the situation is both simple and so complex it defies impartial analysis. So put whatever spin on it as wished as that may be at least partly correct as there is no real panacea to explain it all. Get it while you can (fear) is valid, get now cause the world and likely the neighborhood is becoming a crap fest (fear) is valid, get it because the police are ineffective (fear) is true, get it now because some serious tyranny has begun (fear) is valid also. In fact the only reasons that are not attached to fear are the love of sport, hunting, shooting, and the like. No one is lying to people, the cause for fear is legitimate but that does not mean it is not a bonanza for the industry and they will use every opportunity to remind potential customers of the fears. Immaterial, as it is all true. Now pray these folks get some training and sufficient ammo cause without that it is debatable how much security has been purchased with that firearm. I am not going to gripe about the prices of either, hell already have plenty and can meter my usage to adjust to whatever condition results from this. See all those panics in the past were teaching us lessons that we well needed to learn, operating in shortage conditions. Edited January 11, 2016 by Rhodes1968 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Every gun store patron is another economic vote against the anti's. Every gun sale is an affirmation of the 2nd Amendment. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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