Black Friday Gun Sales Break Records
Even as Joe Sixpack was maxing out that last credit card on useless gadgets (but not flat screen TVs as Corning was so nice to warn), he was making sure to have enough in store for that one final Plan Z purchase. Guns. As KNDU reports, "Gun dealers flooded the FBI with background check requests from shoppers, smashing the single day record with a 32% increase from last year." USA Today has more: "Deputy Assistant FBI Director Jerry Pender said the checks, required by federal law, surged to 129,166 during the day, far surpassing the previous high of 97,848 on Black Friday of 2008." And in reality, the number is likely far greater: "The actual number of firearms sold last Friday is likely higher because multiple firearms can be included in a transaction by a single buyer. And the FBI does not track actual gun sales." And while Saudi Arabia is warning that women driving leads to the end of the world, in America women are now the marginal guy buyer: "Some gun industry analysts attributed the unusual surge to a convergence of factors, including an increasing number of first-time buyers seeking firearms for protection and women who are being drawn to sport shooting and hunting. Larry Keane, a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, said 25% of the purchases typically involve first-time buyers, many of them women. "I think there also is a burgeoning awakening of the American public that they do have a constitutional right to own guns," Keane said. Yet Keane said last Friday's number appeared to defy complete explanation. "It's really pretty amazing," he said." Indeed it is, and unlike Europe, where with the exception of Switzerland the best the local rioters can do is some imported (from the US) tear gas, when the Arab Spring finally makes landfall, it will be time to use up those one way international frequent flier miles (assuming of course that American and soon others don't cancel them).
More from KNDU:
In the Tri-Cities, sporting goods stores say they've seen an increase in sales in the last four years. Griggs in Pasco saw a 25 % increase in sales from Black Friday last year.
Wholesale Sports in Kennewick has an increase of 35 percent%.
"Normally it's electronics and people are out there looking for that screaming hot deal, and we were discussing that maybe women were out doing that shopping and their husbands were out buying their own Christmas gifts," says Charlie Grigg, whose family owns the ACE Hardware Griggs store.
Grigg says more than half of the calls that come into the store are for the gun department. They even had to put in extra phone lines to do background checks. Managers from both Griggs and Wholesale Sport say the presidential elections have a big effect on sales. Sales went up four years ago when Obama was elected into office and they say with the new elections around the corner, many fear the President will work on changing gun control laws during his second term in office.
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Welcome to the jungle!
We goin' huntin'?
We ride at dawn, bitchez!
Hopefully we'll meet some chicks, too.
With Guns N Roses and Lord of the Rings references? Probably not so much.
So is this a result of fear of civil unrest, federal government unlimited detention of American citizens, or both. Increased interest in sport shooting is poppycock.
I was driving around Michigan about this time a number of years ago and stumbled across Ted Nugent's show on the radio.
He was plugging a local gun shop with this wrap to the commercial: "And remember, ammo makes good stocking stuffers!".
Hey , here's another holiday gift idea: http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Grill-Guide-Preparing-Cooking/dp/0895261642
Get your guns on, bitchez! F--- S. 1867!
well maybe white women are waking up...tens of thousands of rapes at the hands of black men annually.
The time for talk is OVER!!!
Let the traitors swing from the Liberty Oak Trees!!
Sic semper tyrannis
indeed.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Punisher cover plates make a great accessory for your Glock.
http://www.rockyourglock.com/custom/BlackSCPs/RYG-BLKPUNISHER.htm
per the story above: women are now the marginal guy buyers. i'm assuming the core of demand remains catholic priests.
I would never invade the United States, there would be a gun behind every blade of grass....Isoroku Yamamoto
Sport shooting.....that's f__king hilarious.
BTW the picture with Santa is from the Scottsdale (AZ) Gun Club. If you are ever in the Phoenix area take the time to check it out. Very nice store and range. The range has Class 3 weapons (machine guns) available to shoot. They also have a very large seclection of guns to "rent" there and try on the range. Gives you the chance to try before you buy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molon_labe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_John_Stark
"live free or die, for death is not the worst of evils."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Liberty
...Gott mit uns
This gun story alone is why I really love America so much.
they only say it's rape when their dad finds out
First of all, Americans are a bunch of stupid animals easy to manipulate and subdue. Gun manufacturers in the United States are making humongous earnings thanks to the stupidity of these mules.
The Federal government has already a comprehensive -and constantly updated- national database of all gun owners in America, so when it is time to implement Martial Law due mainly to social unrest (Google NSPD51), they will order the surrendering of all weapons in exchange for food coupons – HASTA LA VISTA Second Amendment.
Those who decide not to obey this emergency decree will be considered enemies of the state and a potential threat to National Security, thus all law enforcement agencies in the union (including the US military) will have green light to use deadly force against gun owners who may opt to put some sort of resistance during the confiscation process.
In the end, Americans do not have a single clue of what Martial Law is all about and it will be virtually impossible to educate these brutes about the subject itself.
that depends on whether or not serving military personnel feel like shooting US civilians. Somehow i don't think they will feel like it. In fact i am guessing quite a few will instead feel like shooting whoever gives them the order.
they do what they are ordered to do
Hugh Clowers Thompson, Jr., DFC, BSM, PH, AM (April 15, 1943 – January 6, 2006) was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He is most well known for his role in stopping the My Lai Massacre, in which a group of US Army soldiers tortured and killed several hundred unarmed Vietnamese civilians, mutilating their bodies after they had been murdered.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Thompson,_Jr.
First of all, He isn't well known and secondly, he obviously didn't stop the the My Lai Massacre.
Obviously he did stop the massacre.
well according to McCain, who ironically was imprisoned as a POW in Vietnam, we'd just call those villagers 'associated with terrorists', then even if they were US citizens, since the entire world is the battlefield, the president could unilaterally order a drone strike to wipe out the entire village.
It would make no difference if said village was in the mainland of the USA or in Yemen.
you make an interesting point. judging from obama's latest moves, he wants to make sure nothing like the heroism cited above in the face of illegal orders surfaces. this time they'll be legal orders. the constitution? he's protecting and defending it. like he swore he would. change you can't refuse.
And then there was Kent State. And that was then.
This is NOW. Or is that NWO?
ORI
/the-plan/
"that depends on whether or not serving military personnel feel like shooting US civilians"
It amazes me how many on this site pin their faith on US soldiers somehow being too noble to shoot US civilians. I'd suggest that that the US military has a long and proud history of killing and maiming civilians, in vast numbers, all over the world. WTF do you think Hiroshima was? I'd further suggest that your idea that this would magically stop at our borders is, to say the least, misguided.
Get real guys. The military has to be assumed to be the enemy, until it proves otherwise.
The Federal government has already a comprehensive -and constantly updated- national database of all gun owners in America,
Unless they have Madame Cleo performing psychic readings on gunstore A&D books, this is untrue.
Sure. All that paperwork you fill in, all that lovely useful data, is just thrown away. Right?
I think not.
Many states still allow the private and unregulated sale of firearms between individuals without the FBI background checks. Even the People's Republic of Maine allows it.
Its all kept by the gun dealer...none transmitted to the government (except under certain circumstances)...unless and until you go out of business. And then it cant be collated. It is open to inspection.
That is current procedure. of course this could change at any time.
What "wanklord" fails to take into account is that
a) America is chock full of military veterans armed to the teeth and fully aware of why the framers of the constitution decided to add the 2nd amendment;
b) a good percentage have stocked up on food and water, so food stamps for guns won't mean shit; and
c) the vast majority of the military will not obey an unconstitutional order - this is part of the "obey LAWFUL orders" that is drilled into the heads of American servicemen.
That's what "wankers" outside the US haven't quite figured out: "the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
The military will obey orders just like they did in the Bonus March, Just like they did at Waco, Just like they did at Katrina. As far as the Mei Lie Massacre, every day is Mei lie in Iraqnamistan.
we are at war. with u.s. citizens in this country, if need be. we are all subject to assassination at the (secret or publicized, as needed) order of obama without appeal or recourse. don't kid yourself it stops with the muslims. http://www.salon.com/2011/12/03/the_we_are_at_war_mentality/singleton/
prole,
Well, if they do, it will be the first time their out numbered 3000x's to 1.
I wouldn't like those odds.
Why all the fuss? It's just Wanklord speaking out of turn again.
Gun laws vary a great deal according to which State you reside in.
Over the last twenty years or so, I have bought and sold dozens of guns via flea market, yard sale, and estate sale.
Hell, Wankie, I've even taken them in trade for handy man work once. I've never needed to provide identification unless buying from a licensed dealer in a brick 'n' mortar location.
Come and get'em Statist bitchez.
You know wank off lord bitch, fuck you and the horse you need to ride off on. You do not know shit about rural american's you fucking troll. For one, if there is a shit storm, we all loyal american's hope that after the dust settles, there will be some sort of piece with people.
If there is not and shit does hit the fan, say being attacked from a foriegn gov. etc, you have no idea you dumb fuck how true american people will stick it out. Not everyone sit's behind a desk, or hides behind a p.c. dick head.
You are a complete troll and to boot a dumb fuck I would like to meet in the mountains if shit does hit the fan you punk.
Sorry, but guess again. I have two in special operations that will follow my orders to shoot, before they follow an order to shoot American civilians. Your scenario is not going to happen.
You guys do realize that guns won't offer any protection whatsoever against engineered bugs and even more exotic weapons?
oh let them shoot their rifles at the robotic russian doll of death. i believe anwar al-awlaki (and his teenaged son) was armed or in the company of armed men. maybe those depending on massed rural guerilla warfare in the u.s. should consider the ballot box while there is still a chance. http://www.defensesystems.com/Articles/2011/10/27/AGG-Tigershark-mini-dr...
No, really my shotgun won't protect me from flu, do tell.. Then stfu and go back to mom's basement.
"they will order the surrendering of all weapons in exchange for food coupons"
so that means you need to have a lot of weapons so that you can get a lot of food ...
You have the idea.
One has one legally registered weapon that can be seized.
One also has 300 other weapons that are NOT registered and stashed in a safe location. All the goobermint knows is what is registered. They have no idea about all those thousands of guns that have gone missing from police lockers over the years, nor of the unrecovered stolen guns, nor of the guns dropped during street crimes,nor of smuggled weapons.
They only know what they think they know. Their pronouncements of adequacy are mere bluster. And the moment they seize the legally registered weapons is the moment all the hidden ones lock and load.
Not saying it won't happen, because the wanabe predators we have in government believe they are infallible in thier supremeness. I'd wager there are way more individuals in Virginia alone that believe in their sovereign, god-given rights than there are bureaucrats in DC. I imagine the House cleaning will be thorough enough, though pretty devastating.
Parasites in our government now think they have the power to issue dictates and to enforce those dictates with 'shoot to kill' orders. They forget thay are outnumbered, in DC, by a factor of millions to one.
The Senate's near declaration of War on American citizens is the last alarm bell. It's time to lock and load, and start marching, or targeting.
one would think. but it seems that the majority of armed, god-believing virginians still vote, when they do vote, for the corporations and their tools.
WankLord, Keep in mind. A green light for the government to use force is also a green light for the people. The use of force door swings in both directions. The government does not have a monopoly in this department. This is not Rwanda, or China under Mao, Russia under Stalin, or Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. Most Americans understand that The People are the sovereigns of the United States and it's our duty to resist tyranny, subjugation, and to remain free using any means necessary. Believe it!
The government IS using force. 100 SWAT raids daily. Things that one fella used to take care of with a tap on the shoulder and a "please come with me Sir". Wako?
Unfortunately, this IS Rwanda etc.
Yes the government is using force. If you throw out a number of SWAT raids you need to breakdown what the raids are for. Are they looking for heavily armed and violent Mexican drug gangsters? Are they looking for violent armed gang members? Are they looking for terrorists building an IED or a weapon of mass destruction? Are they looking for someone who's parking meter ran out? I don't know.
One thing I can tell you, this is not Rwanda. We don't have organized groups of terrorists running around from town to town, neighborhood to neighborhood with machetes committing genocide, beheading people, castrating men, raping men & women, cutting womens breasts off, and cutting out nine month old fetuses from mothers. We don't have that here in the US. If crime in my neck of the woods even scratches the surface on that kind of wanton and naked evil, the bandits had better be able to run faster than the 2600 feet/second it would take my .308 Win projectile to reach them. We are not allowing that kind of criminality here.
All I know is I got this three inch thick burl wood coffee table I can stand up for protection while I'm shooting back with my 17&1 SR9. Hopefully I can take out a dozen of them before they get to me.
The way I was taught... In a fight, a sidearm is your secondary weapon used when tactical reloads aren't conducive or your fighting to your rifle.
My friendly advice is to get a good primary weapon (AR variant, SCAR, ACR, etc.) with a good reflex optic (Aimpoint, EOtech) and a matching 3X magnifier with a throw-switch if you want to engage targets at greater distances. Of course plenty of mags and a bench loader will really up your lead dispenser status.
If it ever gets to that, we're all in this together...
Party on!
Michael time to step up your game. The pistol is nice and works well in the movies, but like Floordawg said you need a rifle. If you anticipate engagements at you doorstep .223 will be fine. If you want to have a fighting chance at longer distances go with a .308 AR10 or even a good bolt action gun. Spend the money for a good optic and good match ammo. Then practice, practice, practice....
The ultimate weapon for engements at your doorstep is a crate of handgrenades.
You might want to buy a new coffee table as well. You'll need 12 inches to stop .308.
Nothing says "Welcome" more than an improvised Claymore.
Since we are on the subject, I think many here might enjoy the first chapter of "Absolved" which can be read here:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/02/absolved.html
"All I know is I got this three inch thick burl wood coffee table I can stand up for protection while I'm shooting back with my 17&1 SR9. Hopefully I can take out a dozen of them before they get to me."
A 300gr .44 MAG penetrator (FMJ) with 22gr of Alliant 300-MP and a Federal 150 primer packed in a starline case traveling at 1350 fps muzzle will go through your coffe table like swiss cheese. I have 500 of these loaded in stock. Wood, bricks, sheet metal and sheetrock are no cover from the right round. Good concealment, but shitty cover. Unless you add a .75" plate steel liner to your coffee table keep using it for coffee.
An inch of hardend steel or a foot of sand, isn't it funny how sand works so well at stopping bullets? Stock up on sand bags and sand for cheap cover, should you ever need it.
Check out the Box of Truth: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot7.htm
You need training friend. First lesson, the difference between cover and concealment and three inches of coffee table is concealment unless it is a rolled homogenous coffee table..
You talk like you know the future. You do not. In reply to wank something above.
Yeah Wanker--like the IRA turned in their guns -right-- same old Red Coat bullshit from the "lost empire wantabes"-- England is on its knees and you talk shit about Americans-- English fop. Have some tea and crumpets--don't for get to cross your legs.
Go fuck yourself wanklord. Not every firearm is registered you ignorant limey fuck. As to trading a firearm for food??? Only a dipshit like you would even consider that. And yes, I'm a "brute" (only a pussy like you would use that description in that context) and I would gladly put a round through your rotten mellon from 700 meters all day long.
In the Philippines, when Marcos confiscated guns people simply wrapped them up and buried them. Hide em with your gold.
Gun Envy? Have another pint darling
Ahh, the poster boy for methedrine induced reality. Teddy.
good luck with your handgun against the indefenite detention of the government
The best backup is always "well equipped".
If u meet them in the GS GQ, 200 West Street - shoot first, and take them b4 they get cold.
Shooting baby squids is the major fun, methinks ...
I just bought a Rugar 380 with lazar sights. Urban duty.
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/be/fn-five-seven-e.html
check this out - nearly zero recoil, 20 in the magazine. It is a fast round. Oh.... there is also a rifle that uses the same (interchangeable) ammo but it has only a 50 round magazine. I hear the Israeli's really like this. It comes with a guarantee that it will keep the cats out of the backyard.
I'm worried about coons, not cats. When the EBT cards stop working.
i'd worry more about the zionists than the "coons". they explain more of the current predicament, if not offering as much visceral satisfaction as "the other".
five seven ammo is not really plentiful right now
Got an internal Lasermax sight for my Glock 17.
A little pricey, but good for aiming.
Have a lasermax in my carry piece, Glock 26. Keep a few 32 round mags in the side panel of my car, great piece of mind.
It's always good to have tritium nite sites anyways, never want to rely solely on batteries.
I got a Glock 26 too. Those 32 round mags are a bit much for me.
Ruger pistols are shit, and 380 is shit for stopping power. Get a Springfield XDM 45 with nite sites. Load it with golden sabers, and buy plenty of mags. Quick Shok is also a great round, I have seen what they do to flesh... makes a big mess.
economics1996, I hope you shoot better than you spell. Otherwise your neighbors are in for a lot of collateral damage.
Here we go again. Actually, the US Constitution does NOT give the right to individuals to bear arms. What it actually describes is the right of the people to establish "Armed militias". In most countries this is known as the military.
"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
Sounds like individuals to me.
It's what the SCOTUS think it sounds like too...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_v._Heller
until the corporations tell them to think different
At which point SCOTUS & CorpUS will no longer be parties to the conversation.
There is no spoon. See the system for what it is.
This too, is for the attention and reading challenged:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Noo2HNj5vM
SCOTUS can "interpret" constitution any way they want.
Your rights are negotiable in their eyes.
How big is their army.
Just under 1,000 in my estimation. They are nothing without us. Its called consent.
The enemy within to them ;-)
It could change tomorrow if we all really wanted it to...the sheeple remain convinced they have no power or just prefer to graze off the scraps thrown over the fence.
The morons love being brainwashed 24x7 in HD. All TV is shit. Most viewers/morons love the muslim.
For a "Moslem" he sure bombs a lot of Moslems. That is one funny Moslem.
Yeah, how many divisions does the pope have anyway...
From the Michigan Constitution:
§ 4 Militia.
Sec. 4.
The militia shall be organized, equipped and disciplined as provided by law.
The law:
32.509 State military establishment; composition; organized and unorganized militia.
Sec. 109.
The organized militia of this state taken collectively shall be known as the state military establishment and constitutes the armed forces of this state. The organized militia consists of the army national guard, the air national guard, and the defense force when actually in existence as provided in this act. The unorganized militia consists of all other able-bodied citizens of this state and all other able-bodied citizens who are residents of this state who have or shall have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, who shall be age 17 or over and not more than age 60, and shall be subject to state military duty as provided in this act.
So does that make me part of the unorganized militia, with full U.S. 2nd Ammendment rights, or am I reading this wrong?