Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying? (Read 21400 times)

changemyoil66

Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« on: March 17, 2020, 09:04:00 AM »
So in CA, more Asians are buying guns because they're being targeted due to CV.  We all know CA is 2a friendly.  Other cities like Vegas has empty shelves of ammo and guns.

So thoughts on anti 2a people buying guns now?  Is it an opportunity to show them the light?  Or do you think they will revert back to being anti 2a once the hysteria is over?  I'm not talking about people who have never thought about it before, but those who say assault rilfes and mag limits are needed to save the children type of attitude (MDA).

A few hurricanes ago, I had a friend buy his first AR after I asked him how he will protect all his supplies if people get nuts.  He never thought about it until I brought it up.  So he's not anti 2a, just never thought about it.  But his mom is a pink hatter.  Like she went to DC to march with them.  He didn't tell her he bought an AR.

Kuleana

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2020, 09:10:53 AM »
Everyone should track, ask, and monitor how many local and national democratic government officials as well as registered democrats have exercised their 2nd Amendment Rights since January in lieu of Covid-19.

Everyone should post pictures if anyone of them is seen shopping at gun stores.

drck1000

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2020, 09:22:29 AM »
People don't know what they don't know.  That is very much true for the anti-2a folks with their head in the sand (or other dark hole) with their utopian view of the world.

Personally, anyone who is interested in being a reponsible firearms owner is  :thumbsup:  I met a few folks recently that were getting their affidavit because there were some violent break-ins in their neighborhood recently and "shit was getting real" for them.  They were looking to buy a handgun and were getting training as well, so  :geekdanc:

oldfart

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2020, 10:29:56 AM »
LOL "other dark hole"  :rofl:

What, Me Worry?

hvybarrels

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2020, 10:41:43 AM »
The more people who go through the hassle of the application process, the less likely we are to hear arguments that keep beating the "Loopholes Everywhere!" drum. Being a gun owner in this state is a serious undertaking and requires wading through fetid bureaucratic swamps that were designed to scare away people from exercising their rights.

I imagine some antis would be shocked to find out that they have to wait weeks and make multiple trips during frustratingly narrow hours to pick up stuff at a window that might be shut down by emergency proclamation at any time.
I’m becoming clinically undepressed and thinking about beginning it all.

mrgaf

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2020, 10:55:38 AM »
STUPID! :wacko:
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.  Thomas Paine.

No man can get rich in politics unless he is a crook.  It cannot be done. Harry Truman

Only good liberal is one taking a dirt nap.

Phazuka

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2020, 11:51:46 AM »
Get what you want NOW, before legislative changes!  I just bought a M1A SOCOM 16 and ordering a G19 Gen 5 MOS and that's all I want to complete my gun purchases for as long as I still live in Hawaii.  I splurged on a Sig MCX Virtus and das ist alles.

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changemyoil66

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2020, 12:34:54 PM »
The more people who go through the hassle of the application process, the less likely we are to hear arguments that keep beating the "Loopholes Everywhere!" drum. Being a gun owner in this state is a serious undertaking and requires wading through fetid bureaucratic swamps that were designed to scare away people from exercising their rights.

I imagine some antis would be shocked to find out that they have to wait weeks and make multiple trips during frustratingly narrow hours to pick up stuff at a window that might be shut down by emergency proclamation at any time.

Plus handgun safety class.

drck1000

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2020, 12:47:04 PM »
The more people who go through the hassle of the application process, the less likely we are to hear arguments that keep beating the "Loopholes Everywhere!" drum. Being a gun owner in this state is a serious undertaking and requires wading through fetid bureaucratic swamps that were designed to scare away people from exercising their rights.

I imagine some antis would be shocked to find out that they have to wait weeks and make multiple trips during frustratingly narrow hours to pick up stuff at a window that might be shut down by emergency proclamation at any time.
Or that they can't just buy a gun online and have it delivered to their door. 

RSN172

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2020, 02:02:14 PM »
Or that they can't just buy a gun online and have it delivered to their door.
Too bad they just missed the recent “gun show” loophole where they could have bought anything they wanted without a background check.  :D
Happily living in Puna

macsak

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2020, 02:11:31 PM »
Or that they can't just buy a gun online and have it delivered to their door.

it's easier to get a Glock than a book...

Phazuka

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2020, 10:03:55 PM »
it's easier to get a Glock than a book...

Took a month for me to get a library card back in 1985.....

drck1000

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2020, 07:23:49 AM »
it's easier to get a Glock than a book...
Says HK fanboi #1  :rofl:

crazy cat

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2020, 09:26:18 AM »
Stuebs (in Hilo) had only birdshot and a few forlorn cases of .45ACP when I was there yesterday.  And about half of the guns were gone.  Folks must have applied for permits before The Donald admitted that we might have a problem....

Mdotweber

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2020, 09:40:34 AM »
In regards to these new gun owners, it can definetly go very wrong. Some of these panic buyers are the same people who hate/fear guns due to their own instability/insecurities. They didnt want us to own guns becuase in their minds they would act irrationalally if wronged. They're narcissistic and unstable and dont realize that that isnt normal, hence their fear or hatred of firearms.

Or... im just being a snobbish prick and this could help our cause, in my opinion its a coin toss.
"Dont forget, incoming fire has the right of way"-Clint Smith?

changemyoil66

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2020, 10:24:41 AM »
In regards to these new gun owners, it can definetly go very wrong. Some of these panic buyers are the same people who hate/fear guns due to their own instability/insecurities. They didnt want us to own guns becuase in their minds they would act irrationalally if wronged. They're narcissistic and unstable and dont realize that that isnt normal, hence their fear or hatred of firearms.

Or... im just being a snobbish prick and this could help our cause, in my opinion its a coin toss.

There is truth to that.  If they do something wrong (like shooting someone or themselves), we can only hope their social media can be found that shows old post about their anti 2a protest.  Like that mom who killed her kids who was a lesbo, the youtube building shooter, etc...

But there are some who really never felt the need for a firearm, but didn't hate the 2a.  So gun stores nation wide should ask 1) if this is their 1st gun & 2) thoughts on assault rifles with 30 clip magazines.

hvybarrels

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2020, 10:33:04 AM »
So gun stores nation wide should ask 1) if this is their 1st gun & 2) thoughts on assault rifles with 30 clip magazines.

That is a great idea. Save the guns for people who were not actively trying to take away gun rights. It is not like they will miss out on a sale during a gun panic.
I’m becoming clinically undepressed and thinking about beginning it all.

changemyoil66

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2020, 11:15:10 AM »
That is a great idea. Save the guns for people who were not actively trying to take away gun rights. It is not like they will miss out on a sale during a gun panic.

Exactlly and ammo.  Because I bet once this scare is over, they will still feel the same way.  Maybe some might change their thoughts, but not enough.  I rather the people who don't protest get their 1st firearms.

Flapp_Jackson

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2020, 11:30:48 AM »
That is a great idea. Save the guns for people who were not actively trying to take away gun rights. It is not like they will miss out on a sale during a gun panic.

The thing about human rights is they exist whether or not the individual works to end them.

Perhaps a new mental disorder -- "Snowflake Syndrome?" -- to prohibit ownership and possession?
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw

TooFewPews

Re: Thoughts on Gun Panic Buying?
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2020, 12:23:08 PM »
first-time gun buyers are probably in a bad predicament.  they will have a difficult time finding ammo for their gun and any ammo they do find will be very expensive.  because the ammo is expensive, they will probably buy very little and practice/shoot very little.