Tal Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Do you find yourself going to range less frequently?Do you start hoarding your rounds?Are you tired of going to your local sporting good store and see the ammo cases look like a ghost town?Putting off firearm purchases, because A) you can't find it..And B) you don't know if you can get ammo to shoot it?I guess it's a pretty good deal for the Anti-Gun guys, cause at least for me, I'm not shooting near as much (Not even Skeet) Cause you don't know if you'll ever be able to replace rounds you send down range. Gun control due to scarcity..The ultimate evil plan ;DIt is frustrating though....
techmike Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I have not actually been to a gun store since well before this started, have been getting most of my reloading components online. Actually have been getting my firearms online also, and just visiting a FFL to complete paperwork, ect. My brother-in-law was over yesterday to pick up a couple AR mags, and he said Gander Mtn. had 3 guns. Also have not been to the range, wanted to go today as I just worked up some new 5.56 rounds, but it is 3 degrees above freaking zero. I want global warming! But I hear what you are saying.
asmurff Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I haven't been going because it was so cold here for the past month. I hadn't made a concious decision to shoot less for fear of no being able to replace the ammo. I did so in the last big shortage, since I had so little ammo then. I learned my lesson so started reloading and buying at least one box of ammo each time we get paid.
imschur Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Well my funds are limited as always. It's winter here so I don't shoot anyhow. I hoarded well in advance of this. In fact my only regrets are not getting more Ruger BX-25 and HK AR15 magazines. I have enough of everything else. This month I bought a Browning High power and a KIDD 10/22 receiver.I stopped watching tv and listening to the radio. It's a mess here in CT
techmike Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I stopped watching tv and listening to the radio. It's a mess here in CTDefine mess....
imschur Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Anti gun sentiment on the tv, radio, grocery stores, local diner and neighbors.
Elessar Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I've made my gun purchase and I have been to Walmart everyday for the last two weeks checking the ammo case, just because it's easy and a fun distraction at lunch. I have watched the gun racks empty and the ammo shelves become dust collectors. I'd buy more ammo, to replace what I've been shooting at the range, if it were available. I have not been restricting my range time, and in fact, have been as many times this year as I was all of last year already, to shoot my new toy. However, I believe that I may be forced to scale back and wait for the resupply truck until further notice.As a side point, I also noticed that you can't buy a decent gun case from any retail outlet. I ordered my online after looking/waiting for more than two weeks.
imschur Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Im still waiting to see what comes from the closed door meetings with Walmart, Sports Authority, Bass Pro etc.
Elessar Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I'd not heard of any close door meetings. What's up wit dat?
imschur Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 I'd not heard of any close door meetings. What's up wit dat?White house had a private meeting with these guys, I think Walmart may have been a singularly private meeting. It's believed that Walmart is out of the ammo business and maybe firearms too. Supposed to be an announcement coming
asmurff Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Sam Walton must be doing high speed RPM in his grave!
Tal Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Posted January 23, 2013 All this reminds me of those old photos of the Soviet Union grocery stores. Lines around the block, and bare shelves when you finally get inside.
Elessar Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I've been stopping in every Walmart or sporting good store that I find myself near, including pawn shops, and no one has any stock of the popular calibers. Everyone will tell you, "I have that on order and expect it to come in pretty soon." However, when you chat with them, they really do understand the backlog of shipments and have zero idea when anything wil actually be restocked.
Microgunner Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Firearms and ammunition are being manufactured at a record pace.Unfortunatly, the big dealers are receiving "favorite son" status and getting the lion's share of available stocks.So if you want anything, get in line at the mega dealers and get ready to pay mega dearler prices.
Madhouse Posted January 28, 2013 Report Posted January 28, 2013 Nothing has really changed for me, I have bought a few new things over the past few months, and still hit the range on my normal frequency.
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