America's Heavily Armed Subculture In the past week, a lot has been made in the press, especially on FOX, that gun sales have suddenly climbed since Obama was elected. We are urged to assume that the man's election has stimulated a fear that: (a) He will become a dictator, (b) or he will somehow end gun sales, (c) or he is so scary folks need more security.
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But, note this:
"This year's uptick in buyers must reflect some new gun owners, but if past surveys are a good guide, surely most of these buyers are repeat buyers. This means that the well-armed are probably getting better-armed—a point none of the recent news stories makes."CLICK
Yes, "my friends" (as McCain was fond of saying to his gun-inspired priapists, those many wacky bulletheads who feel ever more comfortable the more they surround themselves with killing devices) you may be fewer, but you are certainly better armed; God bless you all.
This is not for all of us firearm owners, of course, but for those who ran out and spent the kids' college funds for more "protection": hearty Congratulations on this high award!
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The increase in sales is largely the result of, get this, speculation.
Many of the provisions in the Clinton-era gun restrictions grandfathered in existing equipment that would have been otherwise swept up in the ban. Things like 50-round magazines for a 22 rifle, which may have been sold new for $15-20, sold under the ban for $100 or more.
A lot of the people buying guns and related items now see the Obama election as an opportunity to make a buck. Of course, this means that legal buyers will be reselling their investments on the private market, which is a somewhat less regulated environment than a gun shop.
Thanks.
I never thought of this. That's one of the millions of things I fail to think of, but in this case, it makes perfect sense.
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