Convinced the 2012 election panic buying has started!

[teddy12b]

I hope you guys are right and that it's just a fluke brought on by the popularity of the shooting sports, but I really doubt that's the case. As the nominee becomes more obvious that it's going to be Romney I think people are starting to realize that they don't have a 2nd amendment friendly option going into this upcoming election.

 

[teddy12b]

I'm not at all convinced that Romney is any different (better or worse) than the current office holder. So, to THIS opinion, it doesn't matter if Obama OR Romney is in office. Agree 100%. Not much difference between a big spending, war starting D-bag with an "R" by his name instead of a big spending, war starting D-bag with a "D" by his name. Either way that doesn't end well for those of us who pay taxes.

I think that the Senate and House are much more important this election than the White House, actually. I think the "R's" are going to have the 2/3's of government, but I don't know about the executive branch.

-J-

I also don't really care for the whole attitude that if you don't support the establishment poster boy that you are somehow throwing away a vote or helping the other guy. At some point in the future when historians look back at a country that used to be called the USA they will see how many tried to make a difference before the economic collapse that eventually destroyed the country. I don't want to look my kids in the eye some day and try to explain why the world they got is so jacked up because I wasn't man enough to vote for an actual honest guy with a proven record and instead voted with the crowds like a coward.

My little rant aside, I think I'm going to be drinking some glock koolaid this week and buying some 9mm ammo while it's still below $10 per 50 rounds.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I agree, with a caveat. The reason a Republican candidate, whoever he may be, has reduced chances wil be due to conservatives, be they Republicans, Tea Partiers, or whatever, who won't vote if the candidate is not their pet guy.

The idea that the Republican candidate you don't like is no better than Obama is beyond ludicrous. If you don't like the Republican candidate, and don't vote, you have done the Obama camp a big favor. They are counting on you!

I'm all for buying guns but, if you want to keep them, you'd best vote for somebody beside Barack Obama.

The issue is not our "pet guy." The issue is true conservative, RINO, or Democrat. Hussein is the lying Democrat. Romney is the lying RINO. Paul is the conservative. Guess I am voting for the Constitution Party this time. I will not vote for a Republican who acts like a Democrat but talks conservative.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I also don't really care for the whole attitude that if you don't support the establishment poster boy that you are somehow throwing away a vote or helping the other guy. At some point in the future when historians look back at a country that used to be called the USA they will see how many tried to make a difference before the economic collapse that eventually destroyed the country. I don't want to look my kids in the eye some day and try to explain why the world they got is so jacked up because I wasn't man enough to vote for an actual honest guy with a proven record and instead voted with the crowds like a coward.

My little rant aside, I think I'm going to be drinking some glock koolaid this week and buying some 9mm ammo while it's still below $10 per 50 rounds.

Tell me where you can get that price! I need to purchase a bit more, along with .38/.357 and .22. Should get some 12ga too.

 

[Frankingun]

Great. Good thing I get paid on Friday...

 

[teddy12b]

Tell me where you can get that price! I need to purchase a bit more, along with .38/.357 and .22. Should get some 12ga too.

Ammoseek pointed me towards Natchez shooting suplpies, but I'd rather support local and I swa that AGS Armament & Consulting has the same stuff for $215 per 1000 of federal champion 9mm. That's where I'm going to order from.

 

[DRob]

You are the guy

The issue is not our "pet guy." The issue is true conservative, RINO, or Democrat. Hussein is the lying Democrat. Romney is the lying RINO. Paul is the conservative. Guess I am voting for the Constitution Party this time. I will not vote for a Republican who acts like a Democrat but talks conservative.

That makes you one of the guys the Democrats are looking for. You might as well vote for Obama as vote for some third party candidate who has zero chance of being elected.

This should not be contrued as saying I'm a Romney supporter.........unless he becomes the Republican nominee.

Heck, they're all liars or they wouldn't be in politics!

I'm not sure who they best man for the job is but I am sure, whoever he is, he doesn't want the job!

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Yeah I got a big kick out of the last go 'round when everybody was paying top dollar and gobbling up AR's then when everything started to settle down they went "WTF! why did I do that?" and realized they really did'nt need an AR then tried to unload them for a fraction of what they paid.

That's what I'm waiting for to buy one.

I'm not at all convinced that Romney is any different (better or worse) than the current office holder. So, to THIS opinion, it doesn't matter if Obama OR Romney is in office.

I think that the Senate and House are much more important this election than the White House, actually.

-J-

Based on his record towards the 2nd amendment Romney scares me more then Obama does. I never thought I'd say those words.

Either way we're screwed.

 

[teddy12b]

That makes you one of the guys the Democrats are looking for. You might as well vote for Obama as vote for some third party candidate who has zero chance of being elected.

I don't agree with this way of thinking. The idea that we're going to improve our country by voting for the lesser of two two D-bags isn't logical since all we're going to do is end up with another D-bag. Einstein's quote on insansity is repeating the same thing and expecting a different result comes into play here. It's time to rip off the bandaid, and I refuse to vote for Romney, or Obama. If that means that we collapse then that's what I prepare for and the sooner we get through that the quicker we can rebuild and get back on solid ground.

 

[teddy12b]

Back to the topic, but are any of you all seeing less guns, magazines, and ammo on the shelves these days? Is there anyone else experiencing what Buds was reporting?

 

[PUalum04]

I agree, with a caveat. The reason a Republican candidate, whoever he may be, has reduced chances wil be due to conservatives, be they Republicans, Tea Partiers, or whatever, who won't vote if the candidate is not their pet guy.

The idea that the Republican candidate you don't like is no better than Obama is beyond ludicrous. If you don't like the Republican candidate, and don't vote, you have done the Obama camp a big favor. They are counting on you!

I'm all for buying guns but, if you want to keep them, you'd best vote for somebody beside Barack Obama.

This. Exactly.

What's it going to take for people to realize how dangerous this guy really is? Maybe he needs to start a war without Congressional approval, maybe he needs to cram a health care system down our throats that forces citizens to buy health insurance, maybe he needs to allow the illegal sales of guns to another country in an effort to push the need for more gun control on law abiding citizens, maybe he needs to have ties to unrepentant terrorists and radical preachers, maybe he needs to make recess appointments when there is no recess, maybe he needs to admit he wants gas prices to soar so he can line the pockets of ever-failing "green energy" companies and maybe he needs to apologize to the world for Americans being so greedy and downright mean. Yeah, that stuff right there would make me realize just how bad he is.

 

[teddy12b]

This. Exactly.

What's it going to take for people to realize how dangerous this guy really is? Comparing his record to Romney's perhaps? Maybe he needs to start a war without Congressional approval(FYI, Romney is talking about doing that with Iran and the debate where Paul cornered the three on asking Congress for a declaration they all shrugged it off), maybe he needs to cram a health care system down our throats that forces citizens to buy health insurance,(FYI, Romney has already done that and laid the ground work for what you're talking about. He's conveniently changed his mind on how it applies nationally, but that's just him) maybe he needs to allow the illegal sales of guns to another country in an effort to push the need for more gun control on law abiding citizens,(FYI, Romney has supported gun control in the past why wouldn't he again) maybe he needs to have ties to unrepentant terrorists and radical preachers, maybe he needs to make recess appointments when there is no recess, maybe he needs to admit he wants gas prices to soar so he can line the pockets of ever-failing "green energy" companies(FYI, Romney is going to have some campaign donation favors to return as well. Corporations don't donate that kind of money for nothing) and maybe he needs to apologize to the world for Americans being so greedy and downright mean. Yeah, that stuff right there would make me realize just how bad he is.

Please note all the "FYI's" and actually take a look Romney's record before you promote your favorite son as something other than Obama's other half. This country and the world will not be any better off with Romney in charge.

 

[KG1]

Back to the topic, but are any of you all seeing less guns, magazines, and ammo on the shelves these days? Is there anyone else experiencing what Buds was reporting?

I'm not really seeing to much of it first hand yet. I was at an LGS today and they still had a pretty good selection. They had a number of nice 1911's. I purchased a handgun and had no problem or delay with the background check. Did the deal in probably less than 10 mins. If anything I think the prices might be creeping up a tad bit but nothing to crazy yet.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

My local Rural King had a better selection of ammo than they EVER have had. It is now almost an entire side of an aisle and it was full. Keep in mind its mostly hunting/shotgun rounds but they do have good prices (not great) on FMJ .223, 9mm, 45acp, 40 etc.

 

[Frankingun]

Keep in mind that we will most likely replace two or more Supreme Court justices in the near future. Look at AG Holder, and then think of the slime that Pres. Obama will appoint.

 

[PUalum04]

Please note all the "FYI's" and actually take a look Romney's record before you promote your favorite son as something other than Obama's other half. This country and the world will not be any better off with Romney in charge.

Please note that there are only 2 of your "FYI's" that have actually taken place and have a record to back it up. Romney's record on gun control makes me nervous, Obama's behind the scenes attack on the 2nd Ammendment scare the hell out of me. RomneyCare pisses me off and I can't explain why he did it and neither can he. The other "FYI"'s are assumptions. You can assume that Romney would attack Iran without Congressional Support like he says he will just like I can assume that Romney will repeal ObamaCare like he said he will. What are your thoughts on the other items I mentioned?

Oh, and thanks for assuming that I have no idea what Mitt Romney is all about and that I adore him.

This should probably be moved to a political forum/thread. I apologize to the OP for Hijacking.

 

[wizardfitz]

wasn't there a meeting where obama told sarah brady, referencing gun control, that he had something working under the table?

 

[hoosierdoc]

Ammoseek pointed me towards Natchez shooting suplpies, but I'd rather support local and I swa that AGS Armament & Consulting has the same stuff for $215 per 1000 of federal champion 9mm. That's where I'm going to order from.

Saw their ad in American Rifleman. Great prices actually.

 

[VERT]

Back to the topic, but are any of you all seeing less guns, magazines, and ammo on the shelves these days? Is there anyone else experiencing what Buds was reporting?

Yes I experienced a problem. I ordered a case of. 22 rim fire last week. Got the call today. Local shop can't find any bulk ammo in stock. Somebody is buying it up and sitting on it.

 

[Bapak2ja]

That makes you one of the guys the Democrats are looking for. You might as well vote for Obama as vote for some third party candidate who has zero chance of being elected.

This should not be contrued as saying I'm a Romney supporter.........unless he becomes the Republican nominee.

Heck, they're all liars or they wouldn't be in politics!

I'm not sure who they best man for the job is but I am sure, whoever he is, he doesn't want the job!

I understand your point. However, I have supported both Bushes and watched as the "conservative" Republicans took power in the House and Senate but refused to stand by the principles which they espoused and got them elected. Gingrich had the chance to do the conservative thing and sold out to Clinton and the libs, proving to simply be a RINO with a big mouth.

I will not vote for another McCain, or any Republican, just because they say they will abide by the Constitution and institute conservative values. They have lied too many times for me to ever believe they will actually do it.

If they can get our vote while still acting like socialist pigs, they do not need to change. Thus, the best way forward is to support a third option that is building toward power. Lincoln was only the second Republican to run on that party's ticket. At some point, if enough of us will stand for principle instead of compromising because a conservative is not "electable", we have hope of building a new movement. Stay with the Republicans because they are "electable" and we will see the end of freedom, capitalism and the USA.

I will not vote for a RINO under any circumstances. Romney is a RINO. He is no different from Hussein in terms of values, only in terms of speed of the bankruptcy of the nation and the destruction of the Constitution.