Gun Sales Way up this year !!

[EdsterXDM40]

Thought I'd share an interesting article with my fellow XD'ers--- enjoy!



EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) May 7th, 2012 – The FBI says there are more than 200 million guns in the United States and that number is shooting up, especially in Wisconsin.


“In the last six months I've sold so many handguns that keeping up with my paper work has been a real issue,” says gun shop manager at General Coin and Gun, John VanToll.
Much of the business attributed to the customers that are buying guns.
“I bet you I have 40 guns on backorder for 40 different customers; rifles, pistols and shotguns. The industry can't keep up with demand right now. We are selling guns faster than they can make them,” says VanToll, thanks to factors like the concealed carry law.
“We usually see a surge in sales just before the gun deer season. This time it was not only deer rifles but concealed hand guns as well,” says VanToll.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice says its Handgun Hotline has handled more than 53,000 calls so far in 2012.
“We've had more delays in the background check than we previously had I think that’s just because of how overwhelmed the FBI is,” he says.
And among the fastest growing buyers are the women.
“If you're out there and you're thinking of committing a crime, that little old lady might have something more than mints in her purse now so you better watch it,” VanToll warns.


Even presidential politics are playing a part.
“When President Obama got elected there was an ammunition shortage because so many people were paranoid. You had to order it ahead of time, internet companies were sold out, and I think this is more of that,” says former hunting guide Clayton Hibbard.


Among the most popular firearms right now is the Glock model 19, mainly because it is mid-size, it’s easy to carry and it’s affordable.
“People are trading in heavier hand guns in exchange for something lighter to carry,” says VanToll.
Even pop culture’s take on zombies and zombie-based video games are firing up the sales.


“Bunch of zombies running around, people getting bit, they want to protect themselves and I think the games have been boosting it so much. They got rounds out there that’s called zombie killers,” says shopper Zach Proctor.



IMO--I'm betting we'll see an even larger SA sales increase once the XDs is finally released..

Anyone care to discuss their opinions.... ? Fire Away !!!

[MadSquabbles]

that could mean more guns in the hands of idiot owners too. kinda like the guy who decided to shoot a .30-06 at our pistol range that strickly prohibits it. there's an apartment complex that was erected just beyond our indoor range and there are now 5 holes in the metal backstop. i'd hate to have a club that's been around for almost 100 years be shut down because of stupidity.

[getanxd]

did they say the gun sales numbers were 'Shooting up?' oh, how cliche! i hate that cliche!

[ZONES]

Well, I have bought 4 this year, most befor for me was maybe 2 in one year....and this year is not half way to done

[KTXdm9]

I think somebody else already coined the phrase, it's ObamaScare 2012.

[richeyo2]

Originally Posted by br0ck

Cyclical. You see it every election year.

I agree.
I also think people are getting more aware of how crazy the world is/has gotten in past few years & only seems to be getting worse, & people are wanting to protect themselves.

[BlueLineFish]

My dealer has said the same thing. Getting anything is hard and keeping stock is impossible. I have been buying at a stupid pace. I have bought 19 guns since the beginning of the year. Always a hassle in non gun friendly nj

[mustang_gtcs]

Ponder this for a moment. Oboma is anti gun along with all his apointed cabinet members. He did nothing to upset gun owners in his first term as president so as to not upset the many voting gun owners in America. If he gets a second term as president then he can't run again for president so he has nothing to lose buy screwing with gun ownership in America. He can pass anti gun laws to his hearts content and he will be risking nothing.

[prof_fate]

The Mayans made me do it. Maybe they're wrong...but if not? I'd rather be ready and wrong than not ready and they be right.

I got a rifle right after christmas and bought my XD in jan and a SWmp15-22 last month. I plan to get my CCW in a couple of weeks and then will probably want a carry gun...

[EdsterXDM40]

Originally Posted by prof_fate

The Mayans made me do it. Maybe they're wrong...but if not? I'd rather be ready and wrong than not ready and they be right.

I got a rifle right after christmas and bought my XD in jan and a SWmp15-22 last month. I plan to get my CCW in a couple of weeks and then will probably want a carry gun...

I hear that my brutha!! +1