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Tard · 10-30-2008, 03:02 PM

Here in Western WA State, ARs are selling like hot cakes.

Look around for the high cap mags for your XD -- suddenly there are spot shortages.

5.56 ammo? Be prepared to pay way too much for ammo you've never heard of.

My stepson called in a mild panic 2 days ago, saying he needs an AR now before The Messiah bans them. I researched it, directed him to a new M4 on Gunbroker, he bought it 3 minutes later.

Golly I wonder why.

**R Dub** · 10-30-2008, 08:26 PM

Moved to PV where it belongs.

CrAz3D · 10-30-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113

Craz3d you fail, posting a link from CNN? Come on man ... Why don't you just post something from the New York times !?

I dont read NYT as much

. It's decent.

atmiller · 10-30-2008, 09:02 PM

mongoose33, is Wisconsin still know as the Welfare State? When I lived in Illinois, people were moving to Wisconsin to take advantage of the lower welfare standards and higher pay-outs. If this is still the case, then that could explain the Obama support, as this is the only group that will benefit from the Obama-nation.

spyderman2k4 · 10-30-2008, 09:19 PM

I'd believe it. As stated in another thread, when I called the local gun shop to inquire about a lower receive, their supplier had sold out of their supply of 800 DPMS complete lowers (over 250 in the last two days), and the suppliers had sold 300 stripped Double Star lowers today and expected to sell the rest of their supply by the end of the day. Thankfully I got a stripped lower and will be picking it up Tuesday, so it'll be interesting to see how much more goes by then.

**mongoose33** · 10-30-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by atmiller

mongoose33, is Wisconsin still know as the Welfare State? When I lived in Illinois, people were moving to Wisconsin to take advantage of the lower welfare standards and higher pay-outs. If this is still the case, then that could explain the Obama support, as this is the only group that will benefit from the Obama-nation.

That's long gone. There are stories from those days of welfare recipients driving up to Wisconsin from Illinois in their Cadillacs to pick up their checks. Mostly that wasn't what happened, but there were cases similar to that.

Today, nope. And where I live--southwestern Wisconsin--you have very, very little of that. It's not a liberal area, generally. It's a small-town rural environment. While the university here has always created the usual college-student excitement at a presidential election (remember that for virtually all of them, this is their first chance to vote for president), this year there's more enthusiasm outside of the campus environment.

I still can't believe those hay bales.

XDfan4ever · 10-30-2008, 09:23 PM

We just had a Gun Show this past weekend, I was there BOTH days. I am telling you, people were buying AR-15s, AK-47s, High Capacity Handguns, Hi-Cap Magazines, Ammo, you name it, buying them like they weren't going to make any more. Background checks were all delayed ( 2+ hours) due the the shear VOLUME of Gun Sales. I have several friends that are Dealers, thay all said it was their BEST weekend in Sales since they can remember. I saw all this with my own eyes. In my opinion, yes, it's an indicator that MANY people will NOT be voting Obama. Why would an Obama supporter buy a Gun? Epecially an AR, or an AK?

**Spawnz** · 10-30-2008, 09:36 PM

I was at an Ohio gun show last sunday.

Bought a complete AR lower (DPMS/$242 out the door) and 1,000 rounds of .223 ($360). Just about the normal going price around here. It will be interesting to see what the same items go for after Nov. 4th if "The Second Coming of Christ" is elected.

Saw lots and lots of AR lowers and uppers. Didn't really see and panic buying though.

Except for one guy. He had a dolly loaded with ammo and was taking it to his truck. And no, he was NOT a dealer.

Edited to add: There was a large amount of sales for guns and such but I don't believe it was anywhere near panic buying.

Captain Jack · 10-31-2008, 02:23 AM

It isn't just a fear of Obama being President, it is a fear of the terrible trio of Obama, Biden, and Pelosi, along with a Democrat controlled Congress that puts fear into people who have any sense. Obama supporters are just lost sheep as far as I'm concerned.

**ForTehNguyen** · 10-31-2008, 04:27 PM

its becoming hard as hell to get 30 rnd pmags heh

10-30-2008, 03:02 PM	#21
Tard XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,696	Here in Western WA State, ARs are selling like hot cakes. Look around for the high cap mags for your XD -- suddenly there are spot shortages. 5.56 ammo? Be prepared to pay way too much for ammo you've never heard of. My stepson called in a mild panic 2 days ago, saying he needs an AR now before The Messiah bans them. I researched it, directed him to a new M4 on Gunbroker, he bought it 3 minutes later. Golly I wonder why. __________________
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10-30-2008, 08:26 PM	#22
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10-30-2008, 09:02 PM	#24
atmiller XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,490	mongoose33, is Wisconsin still know as the Welfare State? When I lived in Illinois, people were moving to Wisconsin to take advantage of the lower welfare standards and higher pay-outs. If this is still the case, then that could explain the Obama support, as this is the only group that will benefit from the Obama-nation. __________________ "Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff." NRA Life Member Appleseed Rifleman XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Tactical with Pistol Gear Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar, Springer Compensator XD-40 Tactical XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with thumb safety XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod
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10-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#25
spyderman2k4 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,580	I'd believe it. As stated in another thread, when I called the local gun shop to inquire about a lower receive, their supplier had sold out of their supply of 800 DPMS complete lowers (over 250 in the last two days), and the suppliers had sold 300 stripped Double Star lowers today and expected to sell the rest of their supply by the end of the day. Thankfully I got a stripped lower and will be picking it up Tuesday, so it'll be interesting to see how much more goes by then. __________________ Mossberg 835 Remington 700 30-06 Springfield XD45 Service Winchester 1300 Practical Defender M44 Mosin-Nagant Saiga in 7.62x39 CMMG AR-15 Ruger 10/22 XD9 Sub-Compact
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10-30-2008, 09:23 PM	#27
XDfan4ever XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: VA Posts: 708	Gun Sales! We just had a Gun Show this past weekend, I was there BOTH days. I am telling you, people were buying AR-15s, AK-47s, High Capacity Handguns, Hi-Cap Magazines, Ammo, you name it, buying them like they weren't going to make any more. Background checks were all delayed ( 2+ hours) due the the shear VOLUME of Gun Sales. I have several friends that are Dealers, thay all said it was their BEST weekend in Sales since they can remember. I saw all this with my own eyes. In my opinion, yes, it's an indicator that MANY people will NOT be voting Obama. Why would an Obama supporter buy a Gun? Epecially an AR, or an AK? __________________ Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. If the government takes guns from Law Abiding Citizens, only Criminals will have Guns. This = CHAOS Law Abiding Citizens with guns will be here to help our Country when War breaks out or Terrorists attack. 'From my cold, dead hands!'” — Charlton Heston, May 20, 2000 May He rest in Peace. A Great Man.
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10-30-2008, 09:36 PM	#28
Spawnz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,642	I was at an Ohio gun show last sunday. Bought a complete AR lower (DPMS/$242 out the door) and 1,000 rounds of .223 ($360). Just about the normal going price around here. It will be interesting to see what the same items go for after Nov. 4th if "The Second Coming of Christ" is elected. Saw lots and lots of AR lowers and uppers. Didn't really see and panic buying though. Except for one guy. He had a dolly loaded with ammo and was taking it to his truck. And no, he was NOT a dealer. Edited to add: There was a large amount of sales for guns and such but I don't believe it was anywhere near panic buying. Last edited by Spawnz; 10-30-2008 at 09:38 PM. Reason: Edited to add more. :lol:
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10-31-2008, 02:23 AM	#29
Captain Jack XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,358	It isn't just a fear of Obama being President, it is a fear of the terrible trio of Obama, Biden, and Pelosi, along with a Democrat controlled Congress that puts fear into people who have any sense. Obama supporters are just lost sheep as far as I'm concerned.
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10-31-2008, 04:27 PM	#30
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,858	its becoming hard as hell to get 30 rnd pmags heh __________________ XD9 Service Black, XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II, Walther P22 AR15 16" Midlength, Carbine Tacticooled, 20" A2 Style Lancaster AK47, Hungarian AMD65, Yugo & Chinese SKS Remington 870 12ga Express Taxed Enough Already
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