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October Gun Sales Hit Record High For Six Consecutive Months
Two things happened after the most recent widely publicized US mass shootings: i) Obama once again made a concerted effort to pass anti-gun legislation, and ii) gun sales soared most likely in response to i). As we reported a month ago citing the FT, "gun sales this year could surpass the record set in 2013, when gun purchases surged after the December 2012 Sandy Hook murders."
... the calls for tighter gun laws lead to an increase in weapons sales. “Once the public hears the president on the news say we need more gun controls, it tends to drive sales,” said Mr Hyatt, who owns one of the largest gun retailers in the US. “People think, if I don’t get a gun now, it might be difficult to get one in the future. The store is crowded.”
"We don’t want our business to be based on tragedy but we have to deal with what we have no control over,” Mr Hyatt said. “And after these shootings and then the calls for tougher gun laws, we see a buying rush.”
This is not surprising: as Wired noted back in 2013, sharp spikes in gun sales usually following mass shootings for several reasons.
The desire to protect one's self In many cases, gun shootings followed by 24/7 media coverage prompt citizens to arm themselves, according to testimonies. In Aurora, for instance, Jake Meyers of Rocky Mountain Guns and Ammo told The Post shoppers cited self-protection when checking out new weapons. "A lot of it is people saying, 'I didn't think I needed a gun, but now I do,' " Meyers said. "When it happens in your backyard, people start reassessing — 'Hey, I go to the movies.'"
The fear of stricter gun laws Another logical factor is that gun owners' or soon-to-be-gun owners' sense a tide of gun control regulations following a massacre and seek to purchase guns ahead of fast-moving laws. Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, spoke to this following a 60 percent uptick in gun sales in the aftermath of the Tucson shootings in 2011. "Some Americans fear tougher gun control laws in the aftermath of Saturday’s attack so they want to stock up now," he told Politico. “What it shows is maybe gun owners in Arizona and these other states feel that there’s going to be some change in the law, which is what I hope our elected officials” trying to enact. Obviously, that fear has been unfounded. Since coming into office, Obama has been virtually silent on the issue of gun control, despite the protestations of liberals.
The feeling of uncertainty It's important to remember, spikes in guns sales don't just coincide with shooting sprees. They also coincide with violent events of any kind, as Fredrick Kunkle at The Washington Post reported. "People also rushed to buy guns after the 1992 riots in Los Angeles and the breakdown of order in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina." That has led some industry experts and law enforcement officials to point to a general feeling of uncertainty as a driver of gun buying habits. "People often buy firearms during periods of uncertainty," Gary Kleck, a researcher at Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, told the paper.
Which brings us to today when in the latest FBI background check data - a proxy for total gun sales in the United States as most gun purchases require a background check - we find that, as expected, Obama's latest threat to implement stricter gun controls backfried once more, and the month of October saw a record number of background checks.
As the Free Beacon adds it wasn't just October: the same was true for September, August, and so on: in fact, October was the sixth consecutive month to see a record number of checks. "So far in 2015 the FBI has performed 17,584,346 firearms related checks. Currently, 2015 is on pace to beat 2013’s record 21,09,273 checks."
The full breakdown:
More from the Free Beacon:
Gun rights activists have pointed to Democrats’ calls for new gun control measures as one reason why gun sales have increased. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has said that the Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment, that Australian style mandatory gun buybacks should be considered in the United States, and that she would implement new gun control through executive action.
“Barrack Obama and Hillary Clinton are the best gun salespeople on the planet. The more they scream for new gun control laws the more guns walk off the shelves at gun stores,” said Alan Gottlieb, the head of the Second Amendment Foundation. “To quote the lyrics of Peter, Paul and Mary, ‘When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn.’”
The biggest irony, however as we reported on Sunday, is that "homicide rates have been cut in half over past 20 years as new gun ownership soared."
So thanks Obama: courtesy of your inept approach to resolving every social issue not to mention your naive, recurring attempts to uproot the Second Amendment, you are making the US safer one teleprompted, faux-emotional speech at a time. Granted, everyone knows that was not your intention, but the public will take whatever it can.
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Finally some good news! Molon Labe!
I'll admit that 10 years ago I was one of those "why does anyone need an assault weapon?" guys. Over the last decade or so, I figured it out. The funny thing is that the founders of the US spoke quite plainly about the need to arm the citizens to prevent the government from becoming out of control, but all context of the 2nd amendment has been lost due to normalcy bias.
Second Amendment, bitchez.
The first secure investment, freedom from oppression.
Live free, or be a slave.
M1A for that long distance feeling.
AR for sweeping up the trash.
12 GA for left overs.
Hand guns for getting to your long guns.
Practice until you can paint a happy face at 400 yards.
Better buy all the Wolf 7.62x39mm you can get before new sanctions are announced against Russia...
Nothing says I love you like a semi-automatic handgun for Christmas...
Ya wanna know how absolutely fucking retarded gun control nazis are?
Right here...
http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/hey-ted-cruz-youre-holding-your-gun-...
...an entirely contrived back & forth, hyperbolic, point/counterpoint exchange about how Ted Cruz holds his OBVIOUSLY UNLOADED shotgun while hunting.
I swear to God...the breech is CLEARLY open...exposing the FACT it's not loaded for all the world to see...at the correct angle you could see DAYLIGHT down the barrel...yet...somehow...this is a violation of gun safety.
You can't reason or talk intelligently with anyone who lives alone in their made up Universe of Stupidity.
I see LTER is on a cred building kick again.... There is no such thing as gun control, gun controllers just want their team with the guns.
I agree with normalcy bias. The facts are the population still trusts authority today.
Normalcy bias may have been great in the 50's. But Mayberry is dead and buldozed over.
This is the 21st Century. Guess what! The Bulldozer is heading for you.
Smile, wait for the flash! Whatever we use, shovels, axes, pitchforks; winning is only an option for those who know how.
The Old Man
If you want to know what sidearm to get and how to learn to carry it and use it...
hedgeless_horseman's E-Z Internet Guide for Learning to Use a Sidearm to Defend Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Your Property, Should a Race War Break Out.
Don't forget to thank the Canadians for their version of the L1A1.
I prefer the Metric FAL over the L1A1. DSA FAL, Made in USA...well Illinois... so close enough.
DSA FAL-SA58 Tactical Para Carbine Rifle, 16.25" Fluted Barrel, SOCOM
Stock, Trijicon Tritium Iron Sights, and Extreme Duty Scope Mount,
$2,175.00
Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35 Scope, Dual Illuminated Crosshair .308 Ballistic Reticle w/ TA51 Mount, $1,300.00
URBAN-ERT Urban Sentry One Point/Two Point Hybrid Sling, $45.70
10-200 Round Prvi Partizan Battle Packs .308 Win FMJ 145 grain ammo, $135.00 x 10, $1,350.00
10 FAL SA58 US Made Metric Pattern 25-Round Magazines, $25.00 x 10, $250.00
BlueForce Ten-Speed SR25 Chest Rig, $90.00
Two-Day Tactical Rifle Course, $300.00
DSA is the best, HH.
I have a FAL Metric lower (Imbel), with an L1AI parts upper (like the folding charging handle).
It's a basterd I know, but I luv it.
Optic or irons?
If you have a magnified optic, consider the Dueck Defense 45 degree BUIS with tritium.
Works very, very, well.
Being a man of more meager means....I opted for the venerable PTR-91. Built like a tank, and weighing just about as much. Not a fan of the 'barrel type' rear sight adjustment (much prefer the sights on the ol' M1 Garand) but if you want 308 power at a more affordable price than an M1A1 or FN-FAL type....this german clone is a nice option. Bonus.....spare mags are readily available and inexpensive. Not so bonus.....custom accessories are hard to find.
If they ever come down from high earth orbit (HA!), I would not mind adding a piston-action AR-platform in 308 to the collection, or even a SOCOM 16.
I am increasingly convinced the White Housenigger will attempt to grab the guns, even if it requires a UN treaty or Executive Odor.
The only thing this Nigger is grabbing is Reggie's cock & stuffing it into his ass / mouth
I don't think so. I think he'll go for amnesty.
I think the Statist plan is to get Hitlery in the WH by any means necessary.
There she'll use the "I'm a warm, loving grandma who is sick and tired of all this gun violence. I'm going to put my foot down and take them all away and I don't care what anyone says!" ploy to shiv the 2nd Amendment.
After amnesty, it won't matter how many 2nd Amendment supporters on the left and right there are who are pissed off at her, the illegals willl vote her back in.
HK VP9, get yours before 007's Spectre sends those who see it in the movie to clear them out.
I prefer H&K's P30SK for concealed carry.
Striker-fired for me.
VP9's trigger is sweet and second only to the Walther PPQ (production, out of the box).
P30SKS variant has ambidextrous safety levers located on both sides of the slide. I don't believe it is an option on the VP9.
Of course, I shall always love, adore, and covet my USP.
This is my safety.
(Eric Bana wags index finger in Black Hawk Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xk )
Get them all if you can afford it and I'd count on a VP9 Compact at some point.
Every single unintended discharge I have ever experienced, seen, or heard of...the operator also had one of those fingers as a safety.
But for me, the bigger reason is...
I've heard of at least one unintended discharge by a dog. http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?112387-LEO-Dog-has-negl...
Your sage info is always great, thank you.
My pick:
http://www.impactguns.com/cz-75-d-pcr-compact-cal-9-mm-luger-alloy-frame...
Nuff Said!
The Old Man
Being on a limited budget, I got a used Glock 19. Not too happy with it, so will probably trade it in for another 9mm. I'll check out that model. Will also look at a pocket .357 since I still have a bunch of .38 ammo lying around.
Three years ago I was anti-gun. It only took reading a few Matt Bracken novels to totally change my mind (and 'Unintended Consequences' sealed it).
There's no option for a manual safety on the VP9.
Sorry HH, my carry is an H&K USP Compact .40 cal or 9mm, depending on mood. I have both in the cool lookin' stainless steel finish and another pair in standard Black.
When packing my 9mm, I use my .40 mags (these are completely interchangeable, believe me) with 15 rounds of 9mm loaded, and with one in chamber, you just can't go wrong with 16 rounds for a minimal increase in size vs your 'pinky-finger hanging' H&K sub-compact.
We do agree, nothing beats an H&K, nothing.....Uh oh...I just kicked up the Glock 'Nest'....here they come...
Opps ...I didn't see your USP plug, HH, my Bad!!
Got my HK VP9 about 2 months ago.First gun for me, and first one to try in my hand at the store. Just the feel and fit sold me.
My favorite carry is the HK P7
A little heavier than plastic guns, but extremely accurate and much smaller than comparable 9mm, yet it still has a 4-1/4" barrel. It's accurate because the barrel is fixed to the frame. Grip cocking takes a bit of getting used to, but the safest mechanism around.
One of the best natrually pointing guns around.
Downside? REALLY $pendy these days.
Building a ar 15 is easy
"Building a ar 15 is easy"
Yup, that is why tricking out an AR build is like playing 'Barbies for Men'
We know we're being oppressed, what else you going to do? Buy stocks? LOL!
Bud's Gun Shop has S&W .38 revolver Police Department refurb's on sale! Point and shoot:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411545790/Used+S%26W+Police+Model+10+38sp+Square+Butt?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BGSSWPT110315
(link opens in new window/tab)
When I was at buds picking up a lower the guy in front of me had 6
Personal defense is fine for 6!!
The Old Man
I've been looking hard at one of these:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_75...
Although Sturm Ruger said, "If you can't hit em with six, you shouldn't own a gun.", you'll need a lot more than six in these times! Because they'll be a lot more than six, take my word for it. Or you can throw a can of soup at them! LOL!!!!
The Old Man
Throw a case of beer out in the street and then run over them with your truck while they're fighting to get their share of homey's bounty.
Diversion tactics; good thinking...gives new meaning to the phrase "hit and run". Beer will work and so will cigarettes.
He was thinking of one-on-one personal defense, not fullscale societal breakdown.
There will only be two choices:
Prepare to survive or prepare to surrender.
Can't shoot that which you cannot find.
It's difficult to shoot it accurately more than one shot because of the small grip. Don't even think of using 357 in it. Porting is also very distracting in a situation where you aren't wearing hearing protection and/or are in a room or confined space.
Also depends if you are carrying it or not. If it's for home protection, then get a revolver with a full sized grip. Revolvers are excellant for home protection and we used to have a couple hidden at easy access points within the house.
For carry? A small, flat auto in 9mm is great, preferably with a reasonable sized grip and not a half grip. My favorite is a HK P7, but it's a little heavier compared to plastic guns.
you know, if I was reading this about almost any other nation in the world, I'd say the people were preparing for war. I can't say that about the US. It reminds me more of the consumer stampeding for an IPhone or Bennie Babies.
You must live in a city. Out here, I have no doubt as to what people are doing.
Until you can't get the cops on the phone to handle people trying to bash in your front door. Sheeple!
The Old Man
Thank Goodness for useless False Flags.
Right. The staged events never have real video. Either fake or no vids/pics. People buy more weapons every time. It's become habit.
BUY MOAR GUNS AND AMMO! BEFORE THEY COME TO TAKE THEM AWAY...HAHA HEEHEE HOHO HAHA THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE THEM AWAY...HAHA HEEHEE HOHO HAHA.
Did your prescription run out?
Run out? It's the first of the month. He just got it filled. Happy Times for the FSA.
Yes, it did, but only till tomorrow morning.
Actually, I just left the Bitcoin post and decided to attempt to be like all the whacko trolls who have showed up here recently...didn't agree with me, back to saner havens...lol
Tomorrow morning Obama's jack booted thugs are going to break down your front door and take you away in a black helicopter to a FEMA camp, never to be seen again.
Shooting and smoking tobacco are the only recreational activities that shock people anymore. So I'll have my cigar lit when you stop by to take my gun Hitlery. Fucking cunt!!!!!
Shootin niggers too...just sayin
One of my favorite short stories:
https://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/bracken-when-the-m...
obama effect > streisand effect
like midas, but with shit
More proof that Americans are actually much smarter than everyone else.
Israeli soldier exposes genocide in Palestine and collusion of local US police departments with IDF...
http://educate-yourself.org/cn/eranefratiarrested03aug14.shtml
It's not just big O. New York's Chucky Schumer is trying to blackmail gun manufacturers by suggesting they won't get contracts from DOD unless they're developing "smart guns". I didn't consider buying a so-called AW until 2012 - it was clear to me then that here in NY it wouldn't be long before they were no longer allowed. Sure enough, along comes Sandy Hook, and the result was our 2013 "safe act", which hasn't made anyone any safer. More states will follow - it's only a matter of time. And the influx of "new democrats" will speed that process up.
They want technology that will be electronic and have the ability to "freeze or lock" the weapon on demand. Similar, the reason for the "driverless car" push is to demobilize any car at anytime though a central control center; maybe using satellite technologies. It is all about control of whom they fear are the enemy, which they have made themselves.
BTW - if they were serious about gun control (not that they are not) they will use the taxing authority to make it impossible for the poor to own guns legally; therefore they will create a larger "black market" for guns in the future.
dupe
10/30/2015 Reading Pa, Armed robbers caught on tape.http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/armed-robbery-caught-on-tap...
11/03/2015 Bank Robbery in downtown Reading puts school on lockdown.http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/bank-robbery-in-downtown-re...
11/05/2015 Deadly Reading robbery leaves 2 robbers dead. http://6abc.com/archive/9312800/
Business as usual in the city of Reading Pa. Notice all these robberies took place in broad daylight. Also note the fact that the owners of the second store robbery were prepared for just such a situation, two scumbags are now in cold storage.
Choke on these twin barrels, Obama! Things might be different in a booming economy, but when the writings on the wall, we'll hold dearly to that which protects us all!
Look at it this way...
For each gun you buy, you are making the economy stronger, somebody had to make that gun. Just like when the US creates all these endless fake wars, people must die so a few rich amaericans can get richer.
What if, at the end of Obama's second term, we discover that the Obama family owned millions of dollars in gun stocks?
He's been the best gun salesman the NRA has ever had.
Democrats’ calls for new measuring for guns as one reason why gun sales have increased.
I read that as dead people call for new gun control measures as one reason why gun sales have increased.
Perfect.
The proletariat speaks..
arf arf
Speed is lovely, but accuracy is final.
People are not preparing for revolution. They are preparing for societal collapse. As the refugee crisis deepens in Europe we may get to see how this plays out on a grand scale. I suspect that if the Russian mafia wants to step into the fray, the black market for gun sales in Europe is about to explode.
Go get your guns good folks !!! Do NOT Make the Same Mistake Sheeple in Europe were subjected to!!!
Fight for your rights ... USE the Second Amendment !
"So thanks Obama: courtesy of your inept approach to resolving every social issue not to mention your naive, recurring attempts to uproot the Second Amendment, you are making the US safer one teleprompted, faux-emotional speech at a time. Granted, everyone knows that was not your intention, but the public will take whatever it can."
Agreed!