Gun prices going to skyrocket?

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11-07-2012, 10:30
TennVol

Palmetto State Armory
Federal American Eagle 55 gr FMJ (AE223BK), 1K rounds:
31 Oct - $319.99
Today - $369.99
11-07-2012, 10:34
waxthis

Hell, I'm going to take advantage of it. Gonna sell my AR for 3 grand to help cover my daughters $3500 Club Volleyball tab.....;)
11-07-2012, 10:36
buckeye4rnr

http://i48.tinypic.com/34fh5le.jpg http://postimage.org/image/dnnakuoc1/
11-07-2012, 10:44
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse

I think everything is going to sky rocket, gas, food, electricity, ect ect ect. We're fucked

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Originally Posted by ray1970

Yep. Cost of everything will go up. I fully expect gasoline to top $5 a gallon by middle of next summer. You can also expect to pay more in taxes over the net several years too. Unemployment rates will hit a new all-time high as well.

Maybe I'm wrong. But I doubt it.

Put me on the record as saying it now: You are partly wrong. Costs are not going up. If anything, they are going down. Here's the kicker: The US Dollar's value is plummeting - and it needs to. Several economists have proposed that the only way the United States could pay off the federal debt is to devalue the dollar until we have printed enough money to pay off our debt. [Bang]

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Originally Posted by hollohas

Thankfully, I think the manufacturing capacity has been increased dramatically thanks to the major increase in $$ firearms manufactures have seen in the last 4 years. However, I do expect some panic buying to set in again.

I think you're right about this: the manufacturing base and supply chains are much more fortified than they were 4 years ago. Production of AR-15 parts and accessories is easily 5x more than it was in 2008. Look at the number of Pmags available now and how the prices have dropped over the past year. Windowed PMags used to be $20 each, now you can find them for as low as $12 each. Palmetto State Armory has been growing explosively and most companies have been able to keep most things in stock lately.

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Originally Posted by hollohas

Will we see another AWB? Yes, but not an outright ban. I think it will involve more taxes, licenses, more invasive background checks, medical records checks, no private party transfers, etc, etc. They will just make it awfully hard/expensive to be firearms owners. Then they can say "Hey, we didn't ban anything! You can still own them, but we just want to make sure you're SAFE."

I also think you hit the nail right on the head with this one. In Chicago last year, the only thing that prevented a local $.05/rd tax was the fact that some ammo (such as .22LR) costs less than $.05/rd to begin with. This was the first attempt of many, and this threat will not be going away.
11-07-2012, 11:39
cfortune

Freedom Munitions asked people to calm down last night as they were being overrun with orders.
11-07-2012, 11:54
sneakerd

A word from the front lines... at The Firing Line, there has NOT been a mad purchasing rush.... yet. Immed after the last election, there was. The phones are pretty crazy, lots of people asking questions, but that's all. There will be no gouging at Firing Line.
11-07-2012, 12:21
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by sneakerd

A word from the front lines... at The Firing Line, there has NOT been a mad purchasing rush.... yet. Immed after the last election, there was. The phones are pretty crazy, lots of people asking questions, but that's all. There will be no gouging at Firing Line.

Same for other stores i have called. Normal day with a slight up tic for purchases.
Outside of available funds at what point in time did you realize you needed to "Stock UP" on guns and ammo??? The mad rush to spend money when hopefully you have been prepared is amazing.
11-07-2012, 12:29
sellersm

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

I also think you hit the nail right on the head with this one. In Chicago last year, the only thing that prevented a local $.05/rd tax was the fact that some ammo (such as .22LR) costs less than $.05/rd to begin with. This was the first attempt of many, and this threat will not be going away.

^This. I'm sure there will be many more of these "let's test the waters" cases.
11-07-2012, 12:29
hollohas

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Originally Posted by jim

Outside of available funds at what point in time did you realize you needed to "Stock UP" on guns and ammo???

Unfortunately for me, this time of year is when I have money to spend on stuff like this. Not good timing. But just because I have firearm funds now doesn't mean I will be buying anything at gouging rates. I don't need anything...just want. My money will stay in my pocket if/when prices get stupid.
11-07-2012, 12:30
hollohas

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Originally Posted by sellersm

^This. I'm sure there will be many more of these "let's test the waters" cases.

It's like the Raptors in Jurassic Park. Just keep probing the defenses to find a weak point. Once they find it, all hell will break loose.
11-07-2012, 12:32
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by sellersm

^This. I'm sure there will be many more of these "let's test the waters" cases.

With 1 potential SC judge nominee, testing the waters might be met with open arms.
11-07-2012, 12:42
ferrum

So, with the Republicans holding on to the House -- what can he really pass....for at least the next 2 years? They can easily defeat an outright AWB bill for now.

My concerns is, what happens in the Colorado Legislative? Are they going to pursue a Colorado law now that they have a majority?
11-07-2012, 13:00
Aloha_Shooter

You're talking about someone who has already told Congress to go do themselves. He doesn't think he needs a legislative AWB if he can issue executive orders that have the same effect. After yesterday, Harry Reid has a wider cushion to block any Republican attempts to mitigate Obama's actions.
11-07-2012, 13:11
Ronin13

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Originally Posted by ferrum

So, with the Republicans holding on to the House -- what can he really pass....for at least the next 2 years? They can easily defeat an outright AWB bill for now.

My concerns is, what happens in the Colorado Legislative? Are they going to pursue a Colorado law now that they have a majority?

This was my fear when they announced the local election on 850 this morning... Are we headed toward CA or NY with gun legislation? If so, see ya! I'm moving to Montana! [Mad]
11-07-2012, 13:27
hollohas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrum

So, with the Republicans holding on to the House -- what can he really pass....for at least the next 2 years? They can easily defeat an outright AWB bill for now.

My concerns is, what happens in the Colorado Legislative? Are they going to pursue a Colorado law now that they have a majority?

And the ATF has show a tendency to make new regulations without passing new laws as well (Multiple long gun purchase reporting in the SW). These people don't need the House to make it hard for gun owners.
11-07-2012, 13:32
funkymonkey1111

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Originally Posted by cfortune

Freedom Munitions asked people to calm down last night as they were being overrun with orders.

i saw that--odd commentary from a business that the current admin and congress will try to shut down. you'd think they'd want sales when they could get them
11-07-2012, 13:34
hollohas

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Originally Posted by funkymonkey1111

i saw that--odd commentary from a business that the current admin and congress will try to shut down. you'd think they'd want sales when they could get them

Inability to meet demand (usually perceived as bad customer service) can ruin a company much faster than future regulations.
11-07-2012, 13:36
Delfuego

People are causing this not the election. This is a "demand > supply" issue.
11-07-2012, 13:56
SouthPaw

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Originally Posted by Delfuego

People are causing this not the election. This is a "demand > supply" issue.

This is how I feel. Nothing has changed over night and nothing probably will for at least two years. It will calm down.
11-07-2012, 14:02
omegalopez

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

This was my fear when they announced the local election on 850 this morning... Are we headed toward CA or NY with gun legislation? If so, see ya! I'm moving to Montana! [Mad]

Dam, I just left CA because of there Gun legislation. I should of keep all my 10round mags and my Ar bullet buttons, I just removed them.[Bang][Bang][Bang]
11-07-2012, 14:49
Delfuego

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Originally Posted by omegalopez

Dam, I just left CA because of there Gun legislation.

You should go home then...
11-07-2012, 14:56
ferrum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin13

This was my fear when they announced the local election on 850 this morning... Are we headed toward CA or NY with gun legislation? If so, see ya! I'm moving to Montana! [Mad]

Agreed -- or some other DEEP RED state.
11-07-2012, 15:12
roberth

Just got back from Sportsmans Warehouse and Walmart.

SW was busy, people buying ARs and ammo.

WM was busy before I got there, clerk said a guy came in around 8am and bought almost $900 worth of ammo and it had been steady all day.
11-07-2012, 15:18
hollohas

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Originally Posted by ferrum

Agreed -- or some other DEEP RED state.

Even MT doesn't fall into this category anymore. They went blue for Gov, Senate and Secretary of the State.
11-07-2012, 15:19
buckshotbarlow

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Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse

I think everything is going to sky rocket, gas, food, electricity, ect ect ect. We're fucked

don't forget land...land with water on it!
11-07-2012, 15:25
buckshotbarlow

used gun prices haven't risen...picked up a g21 gen3 today for 450...ok price.
01-05-2013, 13:45
Omicron

*dusting off this thread*

Well, I guess this did indeed happen. How sad, huh? Just takes the mention of Gun Control and all the sheeple go into a feeding frenzy at the gun stores. Bunch of libs go buy guns cause even they hate the idea of being disarmed, etc. I just hope nothing passes, and this all dies down.
01-05-2013, 13:47
ChunkyMonkey

^^^ +1
01-05-2013, 13:49
cofi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron

*dusting off this thread*

Well, I guess this did indeed happen. How sad, huh? Just takes the mention of Gun Control and all the sheeple go into a feeding frenzy at the gun stores. Bunch of libs go buy guns cause even they hate the idea of being disarmed, etc. I just hope nothing passes, and this all dies down.

its getting insane just when i think ive seen everything there are now hks going for just a few thousand less then there full auto counterparts are [panic]
01-05-2013, 13:50
brokenscout

LOL

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Originally Posted by Pancho Villa

Bad news: everyone here thinks prices will skyrocket.

Good news: these same people predicted a Romney landslide.
01-05-2013, 13:50
islandermyk

It'll be so funny if nothing happens for the people that bought these $3000 DPMS AR15's, and $100 PMags....

...sorry... I'll just keep my mouth shut... [dig]
01-05-2013, 13:52
ChunkyMonkey

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Originally Posted by islandermyk

It'll be so funny if nothing happens for the people that bought these $3000 DPMS AR15's, and $100 PMags....

...sorry... I'll just keep my mouth shut... [dig]

It's only money. BTW You'd be missing out if you dont sell a thing!!!
01-05-2013, 13:55
islandermyk

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Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey

It's only money. BTW You'd be missing out if you dont sell a thing!!!

That's my problem here..... I lost all my sh*t on a camping trip running away from bears [ROFL1]
01-05-2013, 13:57
brokenscout

Its going to be even funnier when that $3k DPMS is $5k ,lol.. JUst like when we thought gas prices would go back to normal..
01-05-2013, 14:00
islandermyk

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Originally Posted by brokenscout

Its going to be even funnier when that $3k DPMS is $5k ,lol.. JUst like when we thought gas prices would go back to normal..

[hahhah-no]
Wait a minute... Now i gotta get me one of those $3000 ar's [LOL]
01-05-2013, 14:02
ChunkyMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandermyk

That's my problem here..... I lost all my sh*t on a camping trip running away from bears [ROFL1]

Someone forgot to show you how bear gun works?
01-05-2013, 14:10
islandermyk

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Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey

Someone forgot to show you how bear gun works?

I ran away screaming like a little girl... that is all [ROFL1]
01-05-2013, 14:14
bogie

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Originally Posted by Omicron

*dusting off this thread*

Well, I guess this did indeed happen. How sad, huh? Just takes the mention of Gun Control and all the sheeple go into a feeding frenzy at the gun stores. Bunch of libs go buy guns cause even they hate the idea of being disarmed, etc. I just hope nothing passes, and this all dies down.

Good foresight, sir.

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Originally Posted by brokenscout

LOL

Bwahahaha
01-05-2013, 16:05
Great-Kazoo

Flash forward 3 months and i read this from 11/7. Who would have thunk it eh?

http://www.ar-15.co/images/tf_ideal/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by hollohas http://www.ar-15.co/images/tf_ideal/...post-right.png
Thankfully, I think the manufacturing capacity has been increased dramatically thanks to the major increase in $$ firearms manufactures have seen in the last 4 years. However, I do expect some panic buying to set in again.
I think you're right about this: the manufacturing base and supply chains are much more fortified than they were 4 years ago. Production of AR-15 parts and accessories is easily 5x more than it was in 2008. Look at the number of Pmags available now and how the prices have dropped over the past year. Windowed PMags used to be $20 each, now you can find them for as low as $12 each. Palmetto State Armory has been growing explosively and most companies have been able to keep most things in stock lately.
01-05-2013, 17:43
Gman

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandermyk

That's my problem here..... I lost all my sh*t on a camping trip running away from bears [ROFL1]

Lost all of mine in what's come to be known as "The Great Canoe Accident". Everything went to the bottom of the lake.

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