demand for guns and ammo

[Bob]

Demand for ammunition sparking shortages - Life- msnbc.com America armed, but guns not necessarily loaded
Gun enthusiasts claim Obama's election is fueling demand for guns, ammo

METAIRIE, La. - Bullet-makers are working around the clock, seven days a week, and still can?t keep up with the nation?s demand for ammunition.

Shooting ranges, gun dealers and bullet manufacturers say they have never seen such shortages. Bullets, especially for handguns, have been scarce for months because gun enthusiasts are stocking up on ammo, in part because they fear President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress will pass antigun legislation ? even though nothing specific has been proposed and the president last month signed a law allowing people to carry loaded guns in national parks.
Demand has been so heavy at some Walmarts, a limit was imposed on the amount of ammo customers can buy. The cutoff varies according to caliber and store location, but sometimes as little as one box ? or 50 bullets ? is allowed.

 

[seagrovegirl]

The scarce ammo in this area was about a year ago when banks started to fail, before Obama. From what I hear,the scarcity has eased. The President has made it clear that gun ownership is not something he wants to curtail, ie; hunting and personal protection. His concern is people with guns that have no business with firearms, meaning felons.

Give the president a shot (pun intended) to make his case on the issue. Right now I think it is the least of his problems at the White House. Since his Presidency, he has not spoken on this issue as far as I know. What do you know? I mean really know???

 

[Lynnie]

I thought the run on ammo was due to possible higher taxation or new legislation imposing a limit on how much, type, etc. could be purchased.
At least that's what I hear from my gun totin' family and friends.

According to the article, though, legislation isn't necessary at Walmart......go figure. The purchasers legislated themselves by their own fears. Ironic.

 

[Blair]

The scarce ammo in this area was about a year ago when banks started to fail, before Obama. From what I hear,the scarcity has eased. The President has made it clear that gun ownership is not something he wants to curtail, ie; hunting and personal protection. His concern is people with guns that have no business with firearms, meaning felons.

Give the president a shot (pun intended) to make his case on the issue. Right now I think it is the least of his problems at the White House. Since his Presidency, he has not spoken on this issue as far as I know. What do you know? I mean really know???

The constitution already lays it out pretty clear....I guess you're all for changing that?

 

[rheffron]

As my dear old Mother used to say " Everybody's got a gun"

 

[seagrovegirl]

The constitution already lays it out pretty clear....I guess you're all for changing that?

Can you be more specific? Not clear on what your point is.

 

[seagrovegirl]

Where is Blair???? Put it out there, make a snarky comment and split.

 

[scooterbug44]

I guess "kudos to the wackos for stimulating the economy".

The rational gun owners I know find it annoying that people are buying out ammo, because it is pushing up the prices pre-season.

 

[Bob]

why all the hoarding? when's the uprising?

 

[Blair]

Where is Blair???? Put it out there, make a snarky comment and split.

Here I am....

I only meant that there already laws that prevent felons from having firearms....What's so snarky about that?



SNARK!!!!!