News outlets across the country—even in areas many consider to be anti-gun—continue to carry stories about heavy local guns and ammo sales. It is undeniable that gun buyers are stocking up. But why, we wonder? Worries about Politics? Riots? Gun Bans? If you’re prepping guns and stuff, please leave a comment below telling us what’s driving your personal purchases. What you’re buying would be interesting to know, too, but we recognize everyone’s legitimate worries about OPSEC, so if you decline to post a list, everyone will understand.
— Cheaper Than Dirt Chronicle Staff
Gun and ammunition sales in many segments remain strong, apparently across the country. There’s particular interest in battle rifles like this Yugoslavian AK-47 and concealed-carry handguns.
UK Daily Mail (United Kingdom) June 9: Is it the threat of Doomsday, a zombie attack… or just new gun laws?
The unusual combination of 2012 apocalypse fears, popular killer-zombie shows and the potential re-election of President Obama has led to a nationwide spike in gun sales.
The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida) May 12: Several Polk County Gun Shops Report Sky-High Sales
Gun sales historically increase when there is a possibility that a Democrat will be elected — or re-elected — president, according to local gun shop spokesmen, and the trend continues this election season. Several Polk County gun shops report that sales continue to be strong.
WPMT-TV (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), May 4: Gun Sales Surge in Central PA as Election Day Nears
Gun sales are on the rise as fear connected to the upcoming presidential election, along with crime rise. Freedom Armory in Glen Rock, York County has seen a 25% increase in sales. The spike first became apparent in November, during the Republican presidential primary debates. “If [Pres. Obama] is elected again, there’s nothing to hold him back,” said Scott Morris of Freedom Armory. “He’s not trying to get re-elected again. So he can be as radical as he wants with no consequences. That’s the fear and that’s motivating people.”
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson), March 27: AZ sees spike in gun sales
Gun and ammunition sales in Arizona are surging as several factors, including the upcoming presidential election, combine to spur buyers on. It’s the second major spike in sales since President Obama was elected in November 2008. At that time, some types of ammunition ran out in Tucson and customers stocked up on high-powered rifles they suspected Obama would try to ban. While that panic purchasing subsided by late 2009, gun and ammo sales have continued at a brisk clip since and are rising again. “This is a surge within a surge,” said John Lott, an economist and author of “More Guns, Less Crime.”
MetroWest Daily News (Massachusetts), April 1: “Got guns? Sales, permits shoot up in Mass.”
“People in Massachusetts are getting their handgun permits and buying guns,” said Greg Malany, 58, owner of Gfa ArmsTec in Natick. “Sales are booming. We see days where gun sales are through the roof.” Malany also said local gun clubs have seen a jump in membership.
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I guess I buy guns that I think are fun to shoot, not for any scenario or political reason. My son thinks I am preparing for zombies or something. If zombies came, I would be okay for a while but not as long as I would like to be.
Comment by Joel — June 17, 2012 @ 12:12 am
I always liked being prepared. It’s not all end of the world worries. Currently the gun industry is routinely releasing the coolest firearms, ammo, and accessories. I LOVE IT!
Comment by Antonio — June 17, 2012 @ 12:18 am
I’ve owned a .22 Marlin and a Winchester ’94 for years. But after leaving “The Peoples Republic of California”, I wanted to exercise my Second Amendment rights more “liberally” (pun and irony intended). So I purchased by mail a Mosin Nagant and an SKS. Then I bought a CZ52 which I improved by adding better internal components to and Ironwood grips.
But after Obonehead was elected King, I knew it was time to stock up. S&W .357 mag. revolver, Airweight .38, Glock 19, Ar-15, additional SKS… all additional insurance against tyranny. And plenty of ammo and training.
Comment by Cliffystones — June 17, 2012 @ 12:19 am
There are some e-mails circulating that suggest that the government is about to put some restrictions on the sale of ammo, and I received one several weeks ago that stated that there are some big money buying up gun and ammo mfgrs, with the intent to restrict future sales. I couldn’t find any independent confirmation of the e-mails, so I didn’t believe them, or pass them on. My local gun shop owner had not heard anything about either of these situations. But, I have purchased two new handguns and several hundred rounds of ammo, just in case. I guess that’s to your benefit.
Comment by Russ Haynes — June 17, 2012 @ 12:19 am
OBAMA!
Comment by jim — June 17, 2012 @ 12:21 am
I feel an armed society is a safe society. “When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns”. This is an old saying but very true. Looking at countries that ban firearms is proof of this as their gun violence is extreme compared to country’s that that have little or no gun ownership restrictions. We should also remember that the Constitution via the second amendment grants us the right to own firearms in case we need a “well regulated militia” to defend our country from enemies, both foreign and DOMESTIC. I fear the government of the United States much more than I fear terrorists.
Comment by Jerry G. Kilpatrick — June 17, 2012 @ 12:28 am
I’m arming up with buckshot, and big orders of 22cal.centerfire,for 8 tactical longarms because I’m afraid of Far Right Wing and Mormon Militia Batallions in the streets if the election is close. I am an NRA member, as was my father- one of the early Army Rangers in WWII–, but I’m politically moderate….judging from current behavior and conversations on the firing ranges where I practice, the Far Right militia movement is coming unhinged and I’m going to protect my family from them if it comes to gunplay to settle an election or to get food in the aftermath of a far right victory, followed by their induced economic collapse and firing public payroll police forces and first responders around the country…We’re going to be on our own ….there will be no goverment structures to protect ordinary citizens. This is clearly what they want…
Comment by David S. — June 17, 2012 @ 12:35 am
If Obama doesn’t get re-elected by some wild chance the blacks will riot. If Zimmerman walks ( which he should because all evidence points to trayvon being 1st to lay hands on someone! You can’t assault someone for asking you what you’re doing lmao!)they will riot then also! Looking forward to it and it’s long overdue! FREEDOM OR DEFFFFF FREEDOM OR DEFFFFF FREEDOM OR DEFFFFFFFF!!!!!!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 12:41 am
There is increasing evidence that the weather will continue to get worse as a result of man’s influence on the environment. It is just a matter of time before the infrastructure we depend on will collapse and chaos takes over. Democrates want their gun rights as much as everyone else. Obama is not going to take away you gun rights. Do not buy into the conservative fear machine. We are your friends. Once you realize that, we can start living and working together again. We will be needing each others help soon enough…
Comment by Joseph Papp — June 17, 2012 @ 12:43 am
when currency collapses, guns & ammo will be worth something.
Comment by stupid stupid — June 17, 2012 @ 12:43 am
Have always enjoyed shooting and hunting.If it’s mechanical,has internal combustion for power I like it. Guns have consistently done better than my 401K. I do not worry about Obama,Liberals,or people that certain types are to dangerous for public possession. I am more concerned about criminal gangs and haters. Thanks Cheaper than Dirt for supporting and being a resource for this beneficial hobby and second amendment right
Comment by doug — June 17, 2012 @ 12:45 am
With so much government envolvment in everything we do in this world today, nothing gives me the sense of freedom more than shooting guns. As long as I’m alive and breathing, u won’t take my guns.
Comment by evan england — June 17, 2012 @ 12:46 am
I am buying plenty of guns and the dreaded “hi cap” mags that gun banners hate. Plus lots of ammo. I live in the quiet burbs so I’m not as worried about riots in the streets as I am a ban on certain firearms and magazines over 10rnds.
Comment by El Duderino — June 17, 2012 @ 12:49 am
Do not trust government…..taken over by facism..
Comment by truthteller — June 17, 2012 @ 12:50 am
Most of the sheep do not know what your government is doing…..time for sheep to wake up …….your lossing all your freedoms. watch your skies …military are spraying your skys with berium oxide, floride, and alum. oxide..watch your skys sheeple…operation cloverleaf…..
Comment by truthteller — June 17, 2012 @ 12:53 am
If it comes to riots it won’t matter where you live. Even if you don’t live in town you won’t be able to get food through conventional means because everyone else will be at Walmart killing each other over the last can of beans!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 12:54 am
To David S. – glad to see you are getting only peashooters (.22, buckshot) as you and your ilk (your disdain and hatred of patriots comes through clearly in your post) are one of the reasons the rest of us are stocking on up serious personal armament weapons and ammo. I’ll put my Bulgarian AK-47 with ACOG scope up against your .22 log arms any day. Bring it on, boy. It’s not the legitimate police and firemen we WILL be getting rid of – it’s the uncountable and unaccountable “public servants” in Dept. of Education, Dept. of Welfare (Fraud), NLRB, Dept. of Energy, the entire Obamacare edifice now being erected, etc. If I were you, I wouldn’t be worried about any nice Mormons – they will be trying to peacefully proselytize you (like always) wearing white shirts and ties, on bicycles. The ones you need to watch out for are the patriots intent upon saving America from total collapse, who will be sniping at you from behind trees and bushes. Unfortunately for you, you will never see us.
Comment by Farright Winger — June 17, 2012 @ 12:55 am
That’s easy. We have our choice of 2 of the most antigun radicals. I am stocking up just in case. Incase of what you might ask. One riots like Tim wrote about. If our dumbo eared moron in chief loses the LA riots will look like a bar fight. On the other front,when the Zman is aquitted in Florida the less than ideal parts of the black community will riot line when the cops in LA were aquitted. If these were not enough then there is the threat of collapse of our nation when the bills can’t be paid. We saw how close we got when Katrina hit and shut down our fuel supply. Another threat on the horizon is the 2nd amendment. It was put in place for one reason. Armed insurrection of we the people against the government. The people of this nation are fed up. It wouldnt take much to light the powder keg. Imagine what would happen if a rancher on the border or a state defense force decided to enforce the immigration laws and stop the flood of illegals. The federal gov would send troops to stop them. One take one guy tripping over a rock to start a gun battle that would ignite a civil war. Lastly,I wanna buy all the crap I can now before it goes higher. Remember $30 nagants,$80 SKSs,$90 per k ammo?
Comment by JR — June 17, 2012 @ 12:56 am
It’s easier to justify buying something I want when there’s a chance that the dollars I buy them with could end up worthless anyway. A dollar crash is hardly guaranteed, but it’s not out of the question either. Guns tend to retain their value better than most consumer goods, and just might do better than more traditional investments in the case of another crash. So, when I picked up that S&W M&P9 Pro 5″ to use in USPSA and as an SHTF sidearm, it also acted as an asset diversification tool.
Comment by Texan Shooter — June 17, 2012 @ 12:56 am
@farright winger: AMEN!!!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 12:58 am
Why stoking up on guns and ammo? Where do I start!
New Orleans, I would have never thought, that could happen in our great nation, natural disaster followed by cities without rule of law. Could this happen in your city? Think again.
Economical crash, wich may very well lead to a world without the rule of law.
More natural disasters to include sun storm, will burn all electrical grids, our world will be without the basic processed food for a long time due to electrical outage, people will be forced to steal and brake into others property to survive.
Terrorist attack on our soil. Dirty bomb, chemical attack, ect……
Home invasions. You don’t think it may happen to you or your home? Think again, the worst the economy gets the more cops will be laidoff, the less the respond to 911 call. You will be left on your own to defend yourself. Are u prepared??????
I am prepared to defend my home,neighborhood, city and country.
Comment by T — June 17, 2012 @ 1:01 am
This for dumb ass Tim(comment#8) go fuck yourself..its idiots like u that makes ppl buys guns..so your stay yourscarey white ass where u at and hope blacks don’t get at u before it jumps off..Lmao…
Comment by brooks — June 17, 2012 @ 1:02 am
1. I really enjoy shooting various firearms.
2. I can finally afford them.
3. Long term survival in case of: EMP, economic collapse, Obama reelected
4. UN small arms treaties
5. Left wing, Democrat gun control advocates
Comment by cajnRN — June 17, 2012 @ 1:02 am
To Joseph Papp: “trust us – we are your FRIENDS – just give us all your nasty old useless guns and ammo – WE will take care of you and defend you from all those nasty TERRORISTS”
Yeah right. I know EXACTLY who my most evil and intractable enemies are, and it ain’t mooslims. It’s LIBERALS like you. You and your kind have caused me nothing but problems my entire life. YOU have taken more money and freedoms from me than ANY Muslim, Russian or Chinese groups ever possibly could. YOU are destroying my country, my wealth, my freedoms, and even the vestiges of capitalism. YOU are the real terrorists.
Comment by Farright Winger — June 17, 2012 @ 1:03 am
After that 9 year old girl was killed by that wack job in Tuscon Az. last year, I decided it was time to stop being sheep.
We are citizens not subjects.
Comment by Phil — June 17, 2012 @ 1:07 am
Btw brooks….. You can’t write so I damn sure aint scared of your shooting skills!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 1:12 am
Guns are the last line of defense (by design of the founding fathers and the bill of rights) against an out of control government. It is our moral duty to defend the people of this country against ALL enemies, both foreign AND DOMESTIC. If the current regime isn’t the complete and total enemy of the American people, I don’t want to see a real enemy! Read your Thomas Jefferson. He knew EXACTLY how far you could trust government.
Comment by Farright Winger — June 17, 2012 @ 1:12 am
were living in dangerous times. crime, drugs,ect.I DONT want to be out guned buy criminals .all these STUPID gun laws our government passes ONLY affect law abideing citizens .NOT CRIMINALS they dont get theres legal anyway.OUR government is controlled buy a bunch of left wing hippy,tree hugging , college professor types , limp wrist liberals that is so out of touch with reality .they think they know whats best for me better than me screw them ITS TIME TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK its been highjacked .people stand up & be counted .WE need too get all of them out of office.
Comment by hot coffee — June 17, 2012 @ 1:14 am
I LIKE MY FREEDOM TO BUY GUNS ….BEFORE THEY TAKE AWAY ALL MY FREEDOMS…..FOR YOU SHEEP..THE GOVERNMENT WANTS YOU GUYS TO FIGHT BACK AND FORTH ABOUT POLITICAL THINKS LIKE…POLITICAL PARTY..WILL BOTH PARTIES ARE FOR THE SAME THINK….ALEXJONES INFOWARS.COM
Comment by truthteller — June 17, 2012 @ 1:14 am
Economic collapse.
Comment by Menoch — June 17, 2012 @ 1:18 am
Its 2012 and everyone seems to be up in arms about something! I don’t need any more weapons than I already have and they take care of hunting and sport shooting mostly. Maybe I’ll get something be in January when the big sell off happens. When everyone figures out that the sun is still going to come up in the east and the world still turns and that I doesn’t make any differance what party or administration is in the White House because none of them can do anything about the problems this nation and world face until we as a people show some back bone and demand the accountability we are supposed to have from our leaders.
No, I’ll just wait till all those gun get sold at half price, still in the box, never fired and get one then.
Comment by Pete — June 17, 2012 @ 1:22 am
Why do I buy guns? Lets see, All of the above. Just about every reason above to some degree. I also buy then for the same reason a stamp collector buys stamps or a coin collector buys coins. Guns are kinda my thing. 17 so far w/ at least 6 still on my list. Getting ammo for them all can be quite a pain, but I have taken steps to mitigate that. Plus, they will be far more useful than a stamp or a coin if the SHTF.
Comment by Jordan Ward — June 17, 2012 @ 1:23 am
I buy guns because I’m worried about a communist revolution, where non-communists are taken out and murdered. Communists have killed over 100 Million people in the last century and that will not change if they try it here. Before I die I want to kill as many commies as I can. The only reason we haven’t been taken over yet is because the commies are scared of the gun-owners. Take away the guns and then the commies will put the screw on. I suggest to buy as many guns and ammo as you can, while you can. It’ll save you and your family’s lives!! Trust me!!
Comment by Richard Davenport — June 17, 2012 @ 1:26 am
I am buying guns for protection of me,family and prepped supplies . If a disaster,be it weather related,earthquake,financial or the end of the world as we know it I want to be able to provide the protection needed. Disasters like Katrina here and others else where in the world have demonstrated that government entities ware unable to provide protective services (or any other services) right away. There will be those who are unprepared to help themselves and family (read Zombies here).They will possibly(and most probably) try to take food,water,etc from those who are prepared. I am arming myself and wife,and training for such an occurance. I have 2 9mil xd handguns, 2 AR 15 style 223 rifles(with reflex scope) for short range defence,2 22lr rifles(with scope) for small game hunting. I intend to purchase 2 MA1A 308 rifles (with scope)for large game hunting and long range defence and 2 12 ga home defence shotguns for that and fowling. I have (and will have) 1000 rounds of ammo for each weapon. Iam prepared to (and will probably) end up arming other members of the wifes family (as well as providing sustanence and shelter). Remember 1 is none and 2 is 1.
Comment by shooter — June 17, 2012 @ 1:27 am
we all know “it’s better to have a gun and not need it, than need a gun and not have it.” seriously though we should always be prepared. I am armed to defend my home and family (against a few thousand). you should be too
Comment by steve — June 17, 2012 @ 1:27 am
1- I like to shoot, 2- I don’t believe anything major is going to happen Dec 21st 2012, if anything I believe that mass hysteria is going to ensue because of the hype of doomsday wich in turn could cause hyper inflation and other issues. 3- My sole pourpose in life is too protect my family “AT ANY COST!”
Comment by Dwayne — June 17, 2012 @ 1:28 am
Living in New York City for all intents and purposes it is not permitted to have a rifle or pistol (license fees are high and applications can be refused for ANY reason. In fact you have to pay an application fee to attempt to get a license which is non-refundable and a fee every few years to keep the license current…at one time rifles were registered not licensed as they are today). Isn’t it funny how the politicians and other anti-gun in high places have armed guards 24/7 but the ordinary Joe can not possess a firearm to protect him/her self.
As a Conservative I am all for the Second Amendment as the Supreme Court interpreted it and would buy a pistol asap but I am stuck in the Rotten Apple with Bumberg as mayor.
Comment by Don — June 17, 2012 @ 1:28 am
My reasons are very basic. SURVIVAL!!! In spite of what the Government, Civil Unrest, or natural disasters may through at us, the American people must survive.
Comment by Bill B — June 17, 2012 @ 1:30 am
I buy “guns” because I love to shoot. I don’t like the word “gun,” and I abhor the term “assault rifle.” I own firearms and tactical firearms. People who speak in such generalities typically don’t know anything about the subject to which they refer. I have handguns, shotguns and rifles. My next purchase will be an AR15 for no other reason than I fell in love with the weapon in Vietnam and am just getting to the point where I have enough disposable income to purchase one. Firearms are tools, just like wrenches and hammers. They do a job which is defined by the operator. They do not have minds of their own. None of my firearms have ever snuck out and shot anyone just like my hammer has never snuck out to build anything on its own. If I need my firearms for self defense, I know how and the tools are ready. If I need to use my firearms to get food for my family, I know how and the tools are ready. Every one of my firearms are marvels of design and craftsmanship. When I clean them, I am amazed at the genius of it all. I will pass them on to my son, who, thank God, feels just like I do. While investments I have made in 401K’s and stocks have steadily lost value, every firearm I have is worth more today than when I purchased it. I am a 66 year old Vietnam combat veteran with a concealed carry permit, and if you see me, I am most probably carrying. I do not carry to kill; I carry to keep from being killed. Ask any law enforcement officer why they carry a firearm. It is for their own protection, not yours. Folks, learn to look out for yourselves and your families!
Comment by Fred — June 17, 2012 @ 1:36 am
As a former Naval Officer, I swore to uphold and defend the US Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I am buying guns to be able to defend our republic from an out-of-control president who is trying to take away our liberty and destroy our nation. He is already enthroning himself as an Emperor and taking action that is treasonous and impeachable. An armed populace won’t allow this and I am prepared to do “whatever” is necessary to protect our freedom.
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 17, 2012 @ 1:37 am
@farright winger – diddo!
The only “good” commie is a… well, you know. >=)
Comment by Lazer Wolf — June 17, 2012 @ 1:38 am
#1. It’s my civic duty to be well armed and skilled in the arts of war should it be necessary to use those arms in defense of my family, myself, or our great country .
#2. I carry guns for a living so I need to train regularly.
#3. I’m an avid hunter and outdoorsman
#4. It’s just a hell of a lot of fun!
Comment by TemplarPSD — June 17, 2012 @ 1:42 am
I’m on the what if fence. I wonder about November. I wonder about the re-election. I think about riots happening if something happens to happen to the re-electie. I fear big government and the dictatorship we are under. I’m stocking food, medical supplies, guns, and yes a lot of ammo. I also heard rumor of an ammo tax and local bans on bump stocks. Although I may fear a lot, none of it is far fetched. Being prepared makes me feel safe. I’m a father with a wife and kids. If I’m wrong, oh well, but if I’m right I can protect them and they can help protect each other. I can not think how I would feel if it all went down hill and I was not prepared. It is my job to protect my family from trouble. Guns and ammo help me do that.
Comment by prep now — June 17, 2012 @ 1:42 am
Where else would I put my money? The banksters aren’t going to get it, the food storage room is stocked to the rafters, the safe won’t hold much more gold and silver, and we need something to shoot all thoses cases of ammo. Our country has been going down the sewer because of the likes of obooboo and durty harry. We may well need them to protect our families and country very soon. But as an investment – what other investment can you have so much fun with and it still more than holds its value? I can’t think of anything else!
Comment by LV Coinguy — June 17, 2012 @ 1:43 am
Well said Captain! Thank you for your service!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 1:43 am
Buying weapons to protect myself from the nut ball right who are stock piling weapons
The insane left who have a few legitimate points and don’t lie about shit like the
Nutters on the right.
The stupid tea bagers who don’t know what the constitution is and are not “constitutionalist” but rather they are “CONTIPATIONALIST” Who like the right wing nutters would have a NAZI swastika on their lapels and arm bands if they could. And who absolutely hate that an N is their president. Ha ha haha get over it cuz theirs more to come lol. Yup to protect myself my cat and my home from dumb asses who want to impose their religious beliefs on me because hell yea I’m BI I’m a woman and oh yea I’m not married to some fat bastard farting out on stupid kid after another because its “gods plan” I’m an American I was born here and I believe in our freedom of religion freedom of speech and the right to go between different states WITHOUT PAPERS. Like the TSA thinks you should have their NAZI check points. I believe in SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE which in in the CONSTITUTION. Which means I Can marry who I choose and my body is my own business. And when I was in the ARMY I took an oath to protect these things NOT THE AGENDA OF THE OIL COMPANIES OR KOCH BROTHERS …or the NAZI Bush family. Whos agenda was to over throw America starting with Presscot bush who was trading with NAZI germany. Corporations are the enemy. They control our country and our politicians. and. a corporation is not a person btw and I am in a union LOCAL 6171 represent! And. Ill be damned if I allow more American jobs to be shipped over seas. Wake up and realize the truth.
Comment by not a liberal or right winger idiot — June 17, 2012 @ 1:43 am
Gosh, I love having something to justify dragging the family out for some time together. Most people play board games over dinner, go see a movie together, catch a nice dinner at a restaurant- but myself, my father, mother, and sister all are going together shooting. Heck, within the next 15 hours we’re going out to the range for Father’s day. I personally picked up one of those new 25 round Ruger magazines for my dad’s 10/22.
Otherwise? I go with friends. We get some cash together, blow it on ammo and a few targets, and we get together and shoot then hit up the Chinese buffet and discuss the days accomplishments and life. Shooting to me is just as regular and fun as going to the bar and watching the game, if you’ll pardon the generic example. I also really appreciate the mechanics to firearms and how diverse they are. Plus, owning a firearm is like owning history in your hands. From the Mosin Nagant to the most modern, fully tactical AR-15, guns tell stories and are extremely indicative to how special the world is.
So why am I buying lots of ammo and new guns? Because it’s my hobby. I play video games, write research papers for fun, build models, and shoot paper. There’s little I could ask for that would really make me happier in life.
Comment by Alexander, M. — June 17, 2012 @ 1:45 am
Anyone who is saying that if Obama is re-elected king he will not take away gun rights is living in a dream world. Anyone who thinks the “far right wing nut militias” are going to kick in your door have serious mental issues they may want ti have checked. Anyone who thinks Mormons are going to riot clearly doesn’t know Mormons. I am not one but I’ve never met a hostile Mormon….I do t agree with what they believe but they are generally pleasant people. Bottom line is this…..Obama and his cronies are setting the US up for a fall because that is what they want. They are Marxists and the Marxist stratagem has for decades been to destroy America from within. Anyone who reads any history knows this. If Obama is re-elected dictator in chief he will do whatever he wants without Congress….he has proven this on multiple occasions. I’m stocked and ready to go so that when he starts utilizing his right under the NDAA Act aimed into law on 31 December 2011 to round up anyone he and Eric Holder decide are “terrorists” and imprison them indefinitely (look it up) I can be ready to resist. I know he has said he would never do that, but he also said he couldn’t unilaterally grant amnesty to illegal aliens….see how that worked out. I hope wrong, but I’d rather not find out by electin the lesser objectionable presidential candidate. Either way, I will be ready.
Comment by Jeff — June 17, 2012 @ 1:45 am
My house was broken into 2 years ago. I purchased my first firearm after that when I watched my local police force at work trying to solve the case on a string of robberies. 4 houses, all next door to each other, robbed within a 1.5 week period. No suspects, no solutions, no help.
After purchasing my first in 2010, I went to the range to get a feel for the weapon, and realized how much I enjoyed it as a fun hobby.
The following two years I purchased 4 more firearms and visit my local gun range once a month. After being robbed, I had to deal with a lot of frustration, fear, and discomfort in my own home because I didn’t feel safe. Over the past couple years, that has completely changed. My firearms have given me a sense of safety, but without an excitement or need for violent solutions to problems. I would never pull or use a firearm on another human being unless it was a life or death situation. It had very little to do with the facade we call politics. I would like to know that if something happened in this country, the American people wouldn’t sit idly by and wait to be rounded up into camps and cells, because what it all boils down is the shifting dynamic in which the people fear the government, when it should always be the other way around.
Comment by Jason — June 17, 2012 @ 1:47 am
As I live in Kalifornastan, I try to stay ahead of the wing nuts nd dictators in Sacramentograd. I also enjoy shooting, and appreciate the technology and history of weapons. Most importantly, I intend to exercise the most basic human right-one that existed long before it was enshrined in the Constitution. Unless we continue to demand that the government and anti-freedom groups leave our rights alone, we will lose them.
Comment by fisheye — June 17, 2012 @ 1:48 am
You really want to know? If you don’t know, then you are dust. I got the feeling to get, not just guns, but alot of other stuff about 8 months ago. A gut feeling. Funny, I looked at the reciept I had on the counter. The date I went nuts and spent was 9/10/11. Haven’t stopped since. The Constitution is my bible and if anything threatens its foundation will be dealt with accordingly. OPSEC, who cares? We have all been under the radar since the internet. For those that try to hide with a proxy or blackout proxy, you are on the redline list, there is no hiding. Have a great day and I hope the 2012 thing is just a delusion.
Comment by Ice — June 17, 2012 @ 1:53 am
It seems prudent to be as prepared as we can be. I live in El Paso and if, God forbid, something catastrophic happens in our society, we at the Mexican border will probably be one of the first to experience pandemonium. There are also a few nuts around that would like to take the opportunity to make 2012 a disaster as the 12-21-2012 believers say it will be. I think the whole thing nonsense but it only takes one kook to ruin a families life. Preparing for more than a week or so seems hopeless to me. If the society truly collapses for longer than that (most vulnerable is the power grid)then it could be a thousand year set back for us all and there is no place to “bug-out” to. I think it is prudent to be able to sustain one’s family and self for a couple of weeks. Guns – a Second Amendment right. I think every competent, trained and licensed person should be armed and packing a handgun within the confines of the law. I do believe in the rule of law. Everybody’s friendly when everybody’s armed
. God Bless the USA and our Allies.
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 1:57 am
It’s about time for republicans, democrats and independents to stand as one people, as Americans agents a government that seeks to do nothing more then pit us all, brother agents brother. We should all be able to agree that we now have a corrupt government and is proven by this healthcare bill that was past last year and that is not even good enough for the very one’s who past it, and the insider trading that you or I would be in prison for, a DOJ that allows guns to be sold to mexico just to be used agenst our own people.I say own as many guns and as much ammo as you can afford.. Most everybody knows right from wrong and I think it’s fair to say we are being wronged by the very people we in trusted to do the work of the people. It’s not just this administration but for the last fifty years our freedoms have been being aroded, so make sure to vote this year and every year and let’s start to clean that rat hole called Washington out.
Comment by Leo — June 17, 2012 @ 1:58 am
I own guns for the love of shooting and for defense of home and country. I am stocking up on guns and ammo for multiple reasons. I do honestly believe that if Obama is re-elected, he will absolutely move to abolish all meaningful Second Amendment rights. He will load the SCOTUS with more Justices who are anti-gun and anti-American and anti-freedom in general. He will move forward with the United Nations global small-arms-treaty. I also believe there is a distinct possibility we will be facing massive civil unrest due to a pending and imminent economic catastrophe or other manufactured crisis designed to give the current administration the excuse to declare martial law. Obama has an agenda and he will not stop until he has achieved it. He is NOT leaving office quietly in January.
You can call me crazy and delusional all day long, I don’t care. There is a lying, usurping communist dictator in the White House who has demonstrated that he has no respect for the U.S. Constitution and hates the American way of life in whole. He and his minions are working to deliberately destroy America as we know it. I will not roll over for that. I fully anticipate some very dark days ahead for the USA and I am preparing for just that. God help us all.
Comment by Itchik — June 17, 2012 @ 1:58 am
I’m stocking up because of the political division in America. I’m not really concerned about zombies or a foreign army invasion(I mean really, what country is stupid enough to put boots on the ground in America? We have the most powerful military in the world and we can’t even control shepherds in Afghanistan). I’m worried about the civil war that’s going to break out. I also fear the expansion of the government police state. I will go ahead and state that I am for revolution. I see that the masses are manipulated by those with money. I see that both of the main political parties are controlled by big money and it scares me to see the majority of people sucked into the division they’ve created. I don’t think that one side is better than the other, one wants to make it easier for big corporations to exploit us, the other side wants to make it easier for the government to exploit us. I want to be ready when the masses start to realize this and take up arms against our oppressors. Let’s stop the name calling and act like adults, have conversations not arguments, stop the tyranny of the people that control how you view the worlds events. Stop watching mainstream news, be it fox or msnbc or whatever else. They’re just giving you reasons to hate the other view point holders while glossing over the bad aspects of their view points. Wake up America, don’t let one big money funded party take over. Liberals, look at what Obama is doing with the drone kill list. Conservatives, look at the lies Bush fed us to support a war for his own benefit. Realize that both sides are bad and nothing is going to get better until we stop hating one another, and start hating the people that want to exploit us.
Comment by Joey — June 17, 2012 @ 1:59 am
Well for me it’s my new hobby. Didnt think I’d go this far. Started out with trading in an old pistol for an SD 9mm. Then I found myself reading and learning. Then I got my CCW licence. Then another pistol XD 40. Now I have developed an interest in AR’s. S&W M&P AR15 Sport. At 51 got my CCW. Reason the way everything seems to be going. Being more self reliant. To protect my family and home. Whould hope never to have to use it on someone however is some one is out to do my family or myself harm then I have to protect. I dont hunt but do like to shoot at the range. Lot to learn still but has been fun so far.
Asaf
Comment by Asaf — June 17, 2012 @ 2:01 am
As a USAF Veteran and a Veteran Peace Officer, I have spent the majority of my adult life protecting Our Rights and Freedom that the Founding Fathers set for in the Constitution. I have been around and using firearms for three decades. I am compelled now to acquire the means (weapons) to ensure the safety and well being of my family. This “Need” is not due to the increase in crime, it is due to the “Threat that the Politicians who are suppose to serve us as citizens and to uphold the Constitution” are the ones now attacking the freedoms giving to Law Abiding Citizens!! Instead of going after “Legal Gun Owners” and their Right to Keep and Bare Arms…. and coddling the Criminals. These Politicians should make the penalty for using a weapon during a crime harsher!!
I “Am Not” anti-government, on the contrary I am Pro Government as long as the “People are part of that Government”. I hate to quote such a vile and hated figure from history.. But I remember a passage from Adolf Hitlers book “Mein Kampf” in which he stated that in order to control a county, you must first disarm it’s people !!
That’s what worries me!!!!!!
Comment by Gary R — June 17, 2012 @ 2:04 am
I have been around guns my entire life. I am an Ex-LEO and carry concealed. I train to protect myself, my family and others. Plain and simple.
Comment by LtDan — June 17, 2012 @ 2:04 am
buying because you just never know when bath salts will become a reality. I kid… but I am setting up to buy a subcompact after I apply (and get approved) for CCW in my area to help protect my growing family. I don’t believe that guns are a solution, but as I once heard – it’s better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6.
I currently have a Glock 35, a Mossberg pump 12 gauge, .22magnum Winchester lever action, and a .308 Savage rifle. I have plenty of ammo for each because, well, you just never know, and it’s better to be stocked than f***ed. I will be adding to my collection and teaching my family about gun safety and that guns aren’t meant to play – they’re meant to kill.
Comment by Trev — June 17, 2012 @ 2:15 am
I am buying weapons and ammo, while i still can, before this Goverment takes away our second amendment rights or lets the useless U.N. take away our freedoms, due to the spineless wimps in D.C. that only care about votes.. The other reason is to be able to protect my family,from the scum moving in the area( Southern Calif) gang capital of the U.S.A. , when the shit hits the fan in this country i won’t be caught unprepared.. Remember to VOTE to rid D.C. of the socailist scum and bring America back to her glory…..
Comment by Steve C. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:17 am
I am what many would call ‘liberal’. I support labor unions, women’s reproductive choice, gay/lesbian rights, separation of church and state, funding for education (sciences AND the arts), progressive tax, sustainable economic activity, environmental protection, a social safety net, all the things us ‘libtards’ like to moan about……..and I own lots of guns, too, ranging from ‘fudd guns’ to the latest ‘tacticool’ AR-15 that I just finished. Why? because I also believe in the individual right to defend one’s life and home. In order to exercise that right, one must have the means. That is why am a proud gun-toting ‘liberal,’ as are many of my friends and colleagues. Gun ownership is not just a conservative vs liberal issue.
Comment by Smedley Butler — June 17, 2012 @ 2:20 am
it doesn’t matter, who is president or running the nation, what matters is lead. ban lead. it kills. not the gun!
no kidding, think about it, aren’t there better ways to kill?
http://www.nps.gov/pinn/naturescience/leadinfo.htm
nra? give the lead up. not the gun!
i’ve banned lead on my farm.
tin
copper
steel
we have options!
Comment by mike — June 17, 2012 @ 2:21 am
Things are getting bad and its happening faster. There’s no way out of our national debt other than default. Which means bad things are coming our way. When things go wrong people panic and get desperate and it feeds back on itself. I feel we will be very lucky if nothing happens in the next year or two.
Comment by Alan — June 17, 2012 @ 2:23 am
I haven’t been buying any more guns than usual but do have a few on the list.
As to why I think we are in a boom, aside from the fears of laws, bans, confiscation or whatever seems to be making some horde guns and ammo right now there are just a whole lot of cool guns to buy, a lot more people are getting into the sport at the same time availability has gone up quite a bit. Imagine Walmart or Big 5 selling AR15s in the “think of the children!!!” 80′s and 90′s!
Contrary to what some think, I’d say now is a pretty good time to be a gun enthusiast. If we could change some of the silly import laws we’d have even more cool guns to chose from but I’m not holding my breath just yet…
Comment by Jim K. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:25 am
I’m prepping, simply because I am worried that there are enough OTHER preppers out there who believe “something is going to happen in 2012″, who are probably going to empty the shelves at grocery stores, and leave MY family without their basic needs. So, because of those on the “left side of the Bell Curve”, who believe things like “Zombies are coming” and “Mayans predicted our doom” in 2012, I want to make sure that I have enough food, water, moveable shelter, gas, bartering supplies, weapons and ammunition, and first aid supplies as I can store / carry. I have lived through fights at gas stations because of “shortages” during perceived “emergencies”, only to find out it was just a late delivery or trucker strike. And, I have lived through a tornado, where people were shooting looters and fighting over FEMA grocery bags / water jugs. So, I DO NOT want to go “without”, should some idiots clear out the shelves around Christmas this year because of a “panic over a panic”.
Comment by Stephen W. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:26 am
I love guns, gunsmithing, learning something new about a firearm I have or new firearms hitting the market. Shooting guns is only half the fun there’s so much you can do and tinker with, so many makes and models to choose from to do just about anything you want. Its a veritable cornucopia of variants, possibilities and choices and even colors these days. Who ever thought the day would come when you could buy a pink AR15?
AND
The world is going to hell in a hand basket. With the corruption of Washington, the militarization of our police departments, the usurpations of our freedoms, the pillaging of our nation’s wealth, a most obvious contempt for the rule of our Constitution and it’s laws and the American way of life in general by the redistributive Progressive Marxist currently occupying the White House, Americans no longer feel safe in their own land and in their own homes from the ever growing reach of unchecked governing. American’s are absolutely livid. The tension is palpable and real. The stench of dictatorial tyranny is in the air and a complicitous, corrupt Congress ceding any power to stop it. Only a fool would leave himself unprepared and his family unprotected in times such as these. Never has the need been greater for unity of purpose. To that end I’ve been hoping and praying that the people of this great nation will fix such an obvious error in judgment, perhaps the worst in history, this November. But if they don’t then fortune favors the prepared and that (also) is why I buy.
Comment by Todd Hughes — June 17, 2012 @ 2:26 am
Joey…right on man. We have been divided! The true enemy has already taken over. The banksters and corporations. Gary…so true. ..I wasn’t in the Army very long. But the oath I took was to protect the constitution. I hold thst oath just as valid today as it was then and back then it meant something. Bush is wrong Obama is wrong we have Ndaa we have patriot act. We have NAZI check points at the airports .We have soldiers coming home and committing suicide.
Comment by not a liberal or right winger idiot — June 17, 2012 @ 2:36 am
Because I can, I like to, and there are some pieces I enjoy shooting, some that are practical for self-defense, and some for the collection. I’m more annoyed at how much it’s driving up price and diminishing supply.
Comment by John Bringham — June 17, 2012 @ 2:40 am
For your information: ever since Bill Clinton strengthened FEMA’s role during a “natural or man-made disaster”, it has been a federal crime to “hoard” items like gasoline, oil, food, and water. So, ALL OF US are taking the great personal risk of GOING TO FEDERAL PRISON by doing what we’re doing. But, “hoarding” is what happens when a people fears and mis-trusts their government! I only wish Congress and the President could understand what we’re feeling, and try to HELP FIX THE PROBLEMS that are making us fearful of our government and each other, but, sadly, they do not seem to be listening to us, and appear to only be making things worse. I will continue to “prep”, but I am now limiting my associations (websites, e-mail, etc.) with other “preppers”, because there is a scenario where even companies like CTD could be “compelled to cooperate with authorities” by giving them our names and buying habits. If you don’t believe this is a reality, remember back to when LA National Guard troops were so “helpful” in moving one gun store’s records to a vault for “safe keeping” after Hurricane Katrina… …why ELSE would they do that, but to find out who had guns in that area? I worked for Uncle Sam for 9 years, so I know he’s sneaky, and doesn’t always use “legal means” to ferret out his supposed “enemies”. So, for “OPSEC” or whatever other reason, I sure hope CTD “loses” all of MY buying history WTSHTF. PROTECT YOURSELF BY NOT TELLING EVERYONE WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PREPARE!!! And, lose your memory of the other preppers you may know, in case WTSHTF becomes a reality.
Comment by Stephen W. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:44 am
I used to shoot for fun as a teen in the 80′s. Then I got out of the sport for about 20 years. Then I moved and shortly there-after, neighbors on either side of me were robbed weeks apart. I didn’t feel comfortable, so I purchased a Glock 17. I took it to the range to get familiar with it and test my aim and was surprised how uncomfortable the gun was to shoot and how difficult it was to hit my target. I continued to go to the range and my passion for shooting from my earlier years was re-awakened. So I decided I would try some different guns until I found one I could firt comfortably and hit my target. So, in the last 12 months, I purchased a Glock 17, a Tarus 627 revolver, a Walther p22, an AK47, a Sterling Type I and Type II, a Bushmaster Carbon 15, a Mosin Nagant (only because it was so cheap, but as it turns out, is one of my favorites to shoot), a High Standard 1911, a Tommy Gun, Kel-Tec Sub2k to match the Glock but then sold the Glock 17 in trade for a Springfield XDM 9mm, which I much happier with and just got a Ruger 10/22 (what I used to shoot in the 80s) and a pump shot gun to round out my options. I feel through my recent years experience that I started for protection, bought the Nagant, the AR and the AK for their history, the Sterlings because of my passion for Star Wars (its what the Stormtroopers used in the movie), the .22s for the wife and friends who are afraid to shoot, and rely on the 1911, the Springfield and the Taurus for home protection in different areas of the house, with the Taurus being my main go-to weapon, knowing it will fire every time I pull the trigger and that 357 home defense round will most likely get the job done.
I am done for a while. Now I need to invest in accessories and ammo.
Comment by Carey Holzman — June 17, 2012 @ 2:44 am
I like guns. Specifically, I like revolvers and bolt action rifles. As of late I find myself looking at semi auto pistols and rifles.
While growing up i was taught pride in family, community, state , nation; and God was good. I was taught that there was something called the “public trust”. People had trust in the elected leaders and elected officials respected the electorate. There was something called “the rule of law” and the rules were for everyone ( I met a man by the name of Joe Johnson, a member of the SCLC, and they demanded the same rules for every person.). Government was broken down into three branches: 1) the legislative who’s duty was to make laws and “police” the executive branch 2) the executive who’s duty was to be a check on the legislative branch and to enforce the laws of the land, and 3) the judicial whose job was to judge misdeeds and misunderstandings and to ensure laws that were passed were within the constraints of the states constitutions and the Federal Constitution.
We have arrived at a place where a major political party put up a candidate for president, who by this own words is not a “natural born ” citizen, as required by the Constitution. Both of his parents were not citizens, in fact his father was a foreign diplomat. I am not arguing whether the law is right. I will simply state that the law was broken-deliberately with intent. The safety net created by our founding founders (the checks and balances) has been thrown out by the House of Representatives and no bill bringing charges of impeachment is imminent The President rules by edict, and no person who has taken an oath of office has objected. Lies are caught and go unanswered for.
If you are a member of the 99% and wish to fly, get ready for Homeland Security. If you are a 1% and fly 1st class frequently there will be no x-rays or body cavity searches for you-,you will be taken to the 1st class lounge. Do you honestly believe it is about preventing terrorism?.
We are at the point were we have lost the rule of law through no fault of our own. The latest National Defense Spending Bill restricting assembly and free speech coupled with the actions of the newly elected Republican House and their unwillingness to find a leaner budget has blocked two of the three available “boxes” leaving only one box. Soap box, ballot box and—.
Comment by doug — June 17, 2012 @ 2:45 am
I LOVE firearms; long guns, hand guns, shotguns, tactical, historically significant…I love them all. As another poster stated, “A firearm is a tool…”, and I love my tools. I’ve lived without for so many years now, recently I felt that a return to my roots was necessary. I “fear” nothing. Our future is as uncertain as it ever has been. The only constant is change; change and “progress” have become synonymous. “Progress” has always favored “The People”, not any one person. Individuals may fall by the wayside in the name of “progress”, the betterment of “The People”. I will NOT allow myself or my loved ones to become more faceless victims of “progress.” Using any means necessary. Besides, I feel that we, the American people, have become too reliant on the Federal Government to take care of us. Well…no one knows what is best for me and mine, than me. So, I am in the process of assuring my ability to exercise my right to choose my own path. It’s a Hell of a kick in the ass to hit the great outdoors and shoot a few hundred down range, too! I am also a native Californian, born and raised, and while I deplore our restrictive firearms laws, they are by no means a hindrance to my goals. Working within the framework of the rule of Law, one is quite capable of acquiring a worthy arsenal, a fact I and MANY of my friends would LOVE to prove to anyone who may object.
Comment by Scidog68 — June 17, 2012 @ 2:46 am
Guns = Funs!
Big fan of the comments about joining together. Left right or center, we have been lied to and our government has been co-opted by powerful interest who want us under control and eventually dead. Doesn’t matter who you vote for in November because they are 2 sides of the same silver plated zinc alloy coin. Shiny on the outside and worthless junk on the inside. Most of the really wealthy have left or have compounds outside of the country because they know the plan is to take this place down one way or the other. If it’s not a plan then why in the hell did our Gov pay people to move their business/production to China in the 90s? Why do we bail out banks that abused the system and the public’s trust when any other business in a free society would go bankrupt. Why do they allow and encourage so many activities that wear down the immune system and kills off the weak Ie GMO food, chemtrails, leaking Nuclear power plants etc. Sick people can’t fight back!!! Stay strong and at the ready and remember we are all Americans first.
Comment by Roger Roger — June 17, 2012 @ 2:50 am
I just went out and bought two guns due to the rise in thefts/home break-ins. Seems less and less safe as time passes by.
Comment by Phil Whisenant — June 17, 2012 @ 2:54 am
My recent interest in gun purchases were not sparked by politics, laws, or any dooms day scenarios – at least not at first. For me, it was my discovery of the TV show Top Shot on the History channel. I loved shooting guns as a teenager with my best friend and his dad, but after his family moved away that interest went dormant since my dad wasn’t much into the shooting sports. Fast forward 20 years later and Top Shot reignited that love of shooting for me all over again. Now that I could afford my own guns I decided, “why not, I’ll get back into it”. That’s when I found out that WOW, it’s practically impossible to buy a gun in the “Great” State of CA. Even after you jump through all the hoops, what we can buy is heavily restricted. That’s also when I realized if I don’t buy what little we’re allowed now I may never have the chance to build up the collection I always wanted to have. So every 30 days on the dot, I’m at my local gun store picking out the 1 gun I’m allowed to buy for that month thanks to the wonderful laws of CA (completely asinine if you ask me). I’m also stocking up on ammo for similar reasons.
Comment by David M — June 17, 2012 @ 2:54 am
The Strongest Reason for the People to Keep & Bear Arms is, as a Last Resort
to Defend Themselves Against Tyranny in Government!!!….Thomas Jefferson
A Free People, Ought to be Armed!!!…George Washington!!
The tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood
of Patriots & Tyrants!!….Thomas Jefferson
“A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep & bear arms shall not be infringed!” Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution
& that gentlemen is why I’m stocking up on guns & ammo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any questions?
Comment by Bruster B. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:04 am
Because we as Americans are being sold out by our President.
Comment by Tom — June 17, 2012 @ 3:06 am
I have guns and will continue to purchase them because its my God given right as a free American citizen. Our founding fathers made sure this was an absolute right. The minute our government tries to take that right from me…it ceases to be my government and becomes the tyrannical government that our founders warned us about and charged every citizen with making sure it never happens. The government enjoys its authority because of the power invested in it by the people…not the other way around. Too many have forgotten that.
Comment by CJ — June 17, 2012 @ 3:07 am
My gun purchase is a vote against the current Socialist, Progressive, anti-American movement in this country! I’m doing my part to support the resurgence of the American Riflemen! God save the the Republic!
Comment by Jack M — June 17, 2012 @ 3:16 am
I bought my 1st rifle for historical reason. 7.62x54R Mosen made in 1943 the rifle that to a large degree won WWII. I then got interested in Cowboy action so I have a pair of 45 long Colts, a 45 lever action and a 20 ga dbl barral. I picked up a pair of used shotguns for a hundred bucks and an 06 for deer hunting. I enjoy shooting as a sport, but I also have concerns about civil unrest and home protection. I have a couple of 380′s As a result of being in cowboy action I also reload. I don’t expect to have to use my weapons for protection, but I don’t expect to have to use my fire extinguisher to put out a fire either. Better to have and not need thant to need and not have.
Comment by Bull Snake — June 17, 2012 @ 3:17 am
yep we are sure in a big mess. Getting worse daily.
Comment by Asaf — June 17, 2012 @ 3:19 am
I got some new guns because the old ones were getting boring. Blowing holes in paper is the only
form of entertainment I have in my life aside from practicing fornication with my girlfriend. All that’s on
Tv is this reality BS and that’s pretty mundane. And pretty much my life has boiled down to if I can’t shoot it,
eat it, or f’ it what good is it.
Oh yeah, and machines that go boom fascinate me. Also some jack hole fire marshal made it so all the good fireworks
are now illegal. If I could own a tank I would… And I would blow up watermelons with it, film it, and make Gallagher jealous.
Because, life needs to pop a bit, and living in a society o pussies is dragging me down. Back in the 1600s we’d be basking in
a public execution and selling blood as a souvenir. Now we freak out when our kids get a scratch from a firecracker.
Anyway, guns are a fun, and one day, all my rounds will hit in the center of my target,, at 300 yards, with a pistol… At least that’s my unrealistic
dream.
Comment by Null — June 17, 2012 @ 3:27 am
I simply am being practical since the US government, is not. I believe there will be pockets of racial anarchy in this country fostered by the extreme liberals and those who are the “taking hogs at the trough”. Then the “free lunches” end, and they must as they are not economically sustainable, those who have learned to be entitled will attempt to take from sources other than those increasingly provided by the governments at all levels.
Comment by Ron F — June 17, 2012 @ 3:30 am
It’s my right as a American citizen to do so and I like to exercise my rights. I also want to be able to protect myself and my family.
You know the saying. When you need the cops the most, they are only minutes away. (If your lucky) I will not rely on others to protect myself and my family against local or foreign threats.
Back when this country was started everyone was a rifleman and there was nothing wrong with that. Today it’s looked down on. We need to get back to every able man is a rifleman.
Second I buy firearms for competition, sport, hunting, and fun.
Comment by RRD — June 17, 2012 @ 3:35 am
I plan on using my firepower to deflect the incoming asteroid and save the entire planet….No thanks are necessary, it’s the least I could do.
Hopi,s Rule
Comment by Arnold Ziffel — June 17, 2012 @ 3:41 am
With world governments spending what they don’t have and we sheeple allowing it to happen. At some point police will be protecting their own families. You must protect yours.
Comment by David russell — June 17, 2012 @ 3:48 am
Unlike many others who have posted comments here, I am not much concerned with our politics on the left but am very concerned with the direction our right wing politics is taking. So, yes, I am getting my guns in good working order, purchasing a few more, and stocking up on ammo. I agree with many others that possessing firearms helps to limit the power of government over individuals and to assure that personal freedoms are maintained. Furthermore, in my opinion, if balance isn’t restored to our economy, and by that I mean if the wealthiest individuals and corporations and all the rest of us don’t start paying taxes at the rates that existed under Dwight Eisenhower, we will complete the destruction of the economic power of our middle class and with it the economic viability of our country. Economic instability and collapse cause social unrest. Possessing guns is a powerful way to avoid being an easy target for desperate people.
Comment by Western Sage — June 17, 2012 @ 3:56 am
Quite the gambit of opinions posted here. Far right wing militia groups, evil corporations running our government, zombies, man made environmental catastrophes (really?), conservative fear machine (you gotta be kidding), and more.
I own guns because of the principals of this Nation being a Republic and the concepts of what a Republic is and how a Republic works. I own guns because of our Constitution, which reinforces my natural right to defend myself, my property, and my liberty. I buy guns because I truly believe this Republic and its principals are under attack, not only from without but much worse from within.
Vote with extreme caution this coming November, your Republic has a cancer and that cancer resides in Washington, that cancer is greed, power and corruption.
Comment by Twolazy — June 17, 2012 @ 3:56 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbp6umQT58A&feature=related
I read each comment on this board with some being more interesting than others, but if you want to truly understand what your being used for, then copy & paste the address above and watch the video. For many of you, it will be shocking as it was for me and I’ve never been the same. You will view the World in a different way. This is about what you think you know as opposed to reality.
As far as getting ready goes, I’m covered.
Ps It will be the most disturbing and life altering 13 minute video you will ever watch.
Comment by J — June 17, 2012 @ 4:12 am
I didn’t know cheaper than dirt sold fighter planes, tactical command stations, satellites, and nuclear weaponry… We let the government get too strong. Your entire town can be wiped out with a single bomb. You are fools to believe we stand a chance at battling against this government.
Why do I have guns and continue to purchase guns and gun related items? Let me be # 51 in line for a vaccine and the clinic comes over the loud speaker and says these are the final doses ever. I buy guns and train because of zombies. A person with nothing to lose and no respect for the outcome of their actions, is a zombie in my book. A mindless individual who has lost all grasp of society and will stop at nothing to survive. We will all become zombies. Mark my words.
Comment by Trevlan — June 17, 2012 @ 4:15 am
I am not buying guns; but I am buying ammo by the case loads. I started buying guns during the Clinton years, and assault rifles after Bush repealed the ban. Today, I have a sufficient number of long guns and concealed carry pistols. I had already started buying ammo, but paused during the run on sales after Biden’s stupid remarks about serializing rounds.
Today, I believe most people remain willfully blind to the expanding powers of government and this administration’s propensity to disarm America. I will not give up my guns or my personal liberty. A revolution is coming and may already be at the door. I am buying ammo in anticipation of this event.
I am not buying guns; but I am buying ammo by the case loads. What good is a gun without ammo? The average pistol today costs around $500; the average box 40 cal JHPs are priced around $50 dollars. For the price of pistol, I can buy 10 boxes of ammo, that’s 500 rounds readily available for the pistol I already own.
My advice to everyone I know and to anyone who reads this post or my blogs at http://www.chaplainsreadinglounge.blogspot.com or my book “American Politics and the Burden of Voting” available on amazon.com after July 15, 2012 is simply:
1) Train every member of the household in the use of weapons, not just guns, but various other household items like bats, broom handles, and kitchen knives.
2) Train every member of the household in casualty evaluation and First Aid.
3) Equip every mature member of the household with a long gun and pistol. Every adult should be carrying concealed.
4) Equip every household with a 12-guaged shotgun, larger families should have two or more.
5) Equip every household with an assault rifle, larger families should have two or more.
6) Equip every household with fire extinguishers and a sufficient supply of First Aid supplies.
7) Equip every household with 1000 rounds of ammunition per weapon and pray that it’s only use will be to barter among your neighbors.
At this point, I would also advise that you get to know your neighbors and establish a neighborhood watch program. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about security during my 24 years in the Army, a family of four is ill equipped to secure a home against an organized attack. However, a neighborhood that can be mobilized to actively work together can effectively defend itself against any threat and stands a far better chance against the government.
Captain, Roy Butler, US Army Chaplain
Comment by Roy Butler — June 17, 2012 @ 4:15 am
No one will be dropping those bombs or flying those jets! When push comes to shove our military personnel will walk off their jobs, just like us they WILL put their FAMILY first!! I’m sure they will be a few retarded exceptions though!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 4:22 am
I buy all kinds weapons, not just guns because I do not trust anyone, especially the U.S. government. The secondary reason I buy weapons, is just in case the world goes to shit tomorrow (either because of Zombies, or economy, or war, or whatever), I will be at least a little prepared to defend myself.
Comment by Paul — June 17, 2012 @ 4:35 am
Obama…if re-elected, he’ll have nothing to lose…….go cast your vote in November!
Comment by kent — June 17, 2012 @ 4:43 am
I have been buying quite a few guns in the last couple of years because it’s my right and I enjoy it. Hunting and shooting sports is an enjoyable past time for me and having just about every caliber to choose from at my disposal makes it even more fun. There is always the self defense factor for myself and my family but that is only an added benefit of gun ownership for me due to the fact that I live in a very safe area.
Comment by Paul — June 17, 2012 @ 4:44 am
I started collecting old Military Firearms several years ago. But lately I have been obtaining modern firearms like Ar’s and AK’s, plus the ammo to feed them. Plus I am learning how to build old flintlock firearms just in case we get knocked back that far. Get your self a set of the “Foxfire” books they showed how we lived when there wasn’t a local WallyWorld or the like to shop in.
Comment by Old Sarge — June 17, 2012 @ 4:51 am
Always been a gun nut. You know, was a time that did not have a negative connotation. I just liked pretty guns and shooting at tin cans. Hunting a squirrel or deer. The mere mention of their existence has protected myself and family from no goods. No matter which way you turn. Things look bleak. Granted.. The question is “Why do you buy guns?”. “Because they are there”, is my answer.
Comment by EB — June 17, 2012 @ 5:00 am
im also retired navy and took an oath once that stated in part ,that i would defend the constitutionfrom from all enemies both foreign and domestic Number 76 has the historical comments that i support ,This present govt we have should be voted out of office and any politician present or future who suggest any law concerning the bill of rights should be changed should be hung for treason on the washington monument . THE UN should be disbanded and run out of this country since they are trying to become omnipotent and world dictators I believe one should own as many guns and as much ammunition as one can afford
Comment by inyanka — June 17, 2012 @ 5:02 am
I am a 71 year old retired Dad, Grandfather and a Great Grandfather. My wife and
I have worked hard ALL of our adult life in order to take care of our family
without asking for a penny’s worth of help from the Government. My kids never ask
for or got a FREE Lunch while in school. I served 3 years in the ARMY and I have
always been a proud American.
I am now ashamed of our Government and assume that every word I hear from their
mouth is a LIE. I see the America I once loved, going down the tube at a rapid
rate.
Why do I buy Gun’s? simple, I see a new war coming between the Government and the
LEACH society against ALL hard working, Tax paying Americans and I want to be
prepared to protect my family and my property from those that think they can just
walk-in and take my property and give it to the Lazy, Dumb-Ass, LEACHES.
When they come for me, one of us is going to HELL….just saying!
Comment by Troy Cable — June 17, 2012 @ 5:04 am
Several reasons drive the purchases in my house Number 1 Mr Obama Number 2? Mr Obama
3? The possible need to restore us to a constitutional republic from the totalitarian dictatorship it is becomming
Comment by martin fee — June 17, 2012 @ 5:06 am
I like pistols and rifles of certain calibers because of the utility that they offer for sporting and self-defense roles. I also have an appreciation for the different characteristics of varying action types and manufacturers’ products for each of those calibers. I enjoy collecting those different brands and types for my favorite calibers and becoming proficient with each. It’s a fun hobby. When I spend a few hours shooting the centers out of targets with a piece from my collection, the mental concentration involved leaves me feeling relaxed as if I had been meditating the entire time.
On another note, I have little faith in the stability of our society in the short-term, given the current political and economic environment. Wise individuals will store a few weeks-worth of necessities in the event of supply disruptions associated with potential unrest, and it is only prudent to have the means to protect those necessities from those who may decide that they need your things more than you do.
Comment by Kelly — June 17, 2012 @ 5:08 am
Because I can,…………for now anyway! Zombies? Zombies exist only in movies, in the Congress, and the White House.
Comment by RET581 — June 17, 2012 @ 5:10 am
#1 reason: For protection. That is what guns are for. To defend what is yours. Read the Bill of Rights. #2: To be able to own…..before that right is taken away. Oh yes, there are some people that would pass a law requiring citizens to turn in their weapons. #3: Intimidation. Just hearing a 45 or 9mm being cocked or loading that AR would make most people think twice about what they were intending to do. #4: My wife doesn’t mind me buying them. She supports me, & I’ve taught her to shoot also.
Comment by Bubba Jones — June 17, 2012 @ 5:13 am
It is very true how much people are socking. I’m a preloader for ups. I load the brown trucks for the burbs of Chicago. There has been at least 2 days a week that my residential shelf fills up with ammo. The scary part is that I somehow ended up loading the rout that my own house is on. With all that’s going on in the world it’s time and if u think the gov is gonna protect u. Your sadly wrong. It’s up to you and your family and friends. Just look how quick it all fell apart with just one hurricane. I just bought my first 2 guns. 9mm and an m4. Please get mor NATO my Dirt friends!!!!! Good luck to all of u!!!
Comment by Jeremy — June 17, 2012 @ 5:14 am
I have been a firearms enthusiast for many years. The problem is, I live in NYC, one of the most rabidly anti-gun areas in the country, ruled by liberals who historically believe (wrongly) that guns are only for killing. The gun business is almost non-existent in NYC. They cannot absorb the fact that a gun is inanimate; it cannot think for itself or fire by itself. A gun can be used for good or for evil depending on who is holding it. The powers-that-be have made laws and administrative rules which are aimed at discouraging people from owning guns, particularly handguns. One must jump through all sorts of hoops to complete the licensing process, and all sorts of really stupid restrictions on what type of long gun may be legally owned in NYC. I buy handguns whenever I can mostly because the liberal dirtbags that run this town don’t want me to.
Comment by DaveP326 — June 17, 2012 @ 5:16 am
The employment is damn bad people do not have any money I’m disabled but in the pass I’ve been mugged five times I was put in a coma for nine days after a bunch of black teens jumped me from behind and beat me over and over again with a brick.i don’t know what will happen on 12/21/2012 but I think some people will start to Greek just like on 2000 I hope that it will go as smooth as that but with gobel warming the gass prices the jobless rate there are a lot of people without! Money food etc. I just want to protect what is mine. I guess I’m a little paranoid I watch dooms day preps. To protect there family’s and friends. I just want to feel save in a large city there are ones out there that will take what ever they want just look at Katrinas aftermath ! My father was in the army for 32 years I was a boy scout I think it’s better to be save than sorry. And I will help any one I can. God bless that nothing bad will happen I’m getting to old now but will try to keep close ones to me safe as I can !
Comment by Jack douglas — June 17, 2012 @ 5:17 am
I own firearms solely for sustenance purposes. As an anti-consumerist, I find it highly illogical as to why people buy their groceries from stores at many times the price and environmental impact, when they could grow and hunt their own food at a fraction of price and environmental impact.
I currently own a Remington 770 in .30-06 and a Baikal MP18 in 12 gauge. As you can tell, my firearms aren’t fancy and are cheap as hell, but they get the job done.
Comment by http://www.youtube.com/user/account99 — June 17, 2012 @ 5:21 am
Not concerned with religious politician zombie riots. Ruger makes cool stuff and I buy what I can afford.
Comment by JD — June 17, 2012 @ 5:31 am
I under stand I live am hour from NYC if the shit hits they will be comming my way they are a lot of rich people in my area,that’s where they will be headed unless a title wave hits I’m to close to the shore only 7 feet above sea level. If its a sun flare well I will kiss my ass good buy! I pulled 8 years in the army but I don’t think being under ground will save anyone from a massive solar flare. But I’m looking for a group that thinks the same way I do my friends in church do not think the same way if they do they are keeping it to them selves. Can’t blame um I only have a few days on my own. To sit it out. So if the big bad happens good luck and god bless you and your loved ones.
Comment by Jack douglas — June 17, 2012 @ 5:33 am
I buy guns becouse it is still my right to have and buy guns. And I like to shoot and hunt.
Comment by John Wharton Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 5:33 am
with people losing jobs and people that don’t have jobs things are getting desperate out here .
home robberies an invasion are happening more often these days . people are going to take whatever they can to survive .
I am stocking up because I am not going to let anyone just walk in my home .I will protect my family and my belongings .
Comment by Sal — June 17, 2012 @ 5:40 am
I have been a shooter for over 40 years as well as a reloader. Have acquired nothing but premium handguns and rifles over this time. I have enjoyed recreational shooting but all along have witnessed lurking in the shadows a hidden contempt of many for the Second Amendment. This includes those in the highest political office of local, state and federal governments. To me this is utterly disturbing. At the same time there is a toleration of lawlessness in society and we have evolved to where we no longer have a polite society. In core areas of the country where there is high population density often the sentiment is to both tolerate lawlessness and yet hammer the law abiding firearms owner. With the likes of the entire Obama Administration, preceeded by bleeding heart left wingers, one can understand that legitimate firearm ownership is threatened. Upon the election of this man to office firearm sales have soared and ammo sales even have surpassed that.It is evident that the people want to regain control of our country and many are fearful of what the future holds for them. The criminal justice system is simply not doing its job in bringing the guilty to justice at all levels in society. Violence is at an ever increasing level as law enforcement has its hands shackled to do its work. Legitimate law abiding gun owners are NOT criminals but sometimes are treated as such. America was founded via a revolution. It may be time that it be re-formed through a recapture of our government via armed conflict by the people.
Comment by Steve — June 17, 2012 @ 5:44 am
My decision to purchase more firearms is based on my strong belief in the Bill of Rights. Our rights are given by the Creator and not by man. I feel it is the duty of very Citizen to own firearms and exercise their rights.
The events surrounding Hurricane Katrina left no doubt in my mind that We the People can not rely on our Government for assistance and/or protection during times of chaos; be it environmental disaster, social unrest or economical collapse.
I firmly believe that US economy is experiencing a slow economic collapse based on the devaluation of the US Dollar. The financial virus currently running rampant in Europe will come to the financial institutions on our shores; it is only a matter of time before US banks take a holiday. Fiat currency (aka-cash) is a joke and the people of the world are starting to notice.
I also get this deep-down gut feeling that our Government is preparing for a martial law. Why do you ask?
2012 NDAA, National Resource Preparedness Executive Order, and the Department of Homeland Security ordering 450 million rounds of .40 caliber HP ammo, bullet-proof checkpoints, MRE meals, ordering .223 ammo and 7000 AR rifles. Seriously? YES!!
My local airport just hosted another training day which involved DHS, TSA, local, state and federal LEO agencies and the National Guard. We had armed troops, convoys, helicopters and fixed-wings planes flying around the area all day long.
I do believe in the Declaration of Independence and the founding fathers vision of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Corporations and the Banks have taken control of our Government. Once again, we have “taxation without representation.” There is a storm brewing is this land the chaos that ensues will change the course of our nation’s history.
Comment by brandon — June 17, 2012 @ 5:45 am
I’ve seen a lot of difference posts. I have a few firearms that I enjoy shooting. It’s one of the things I miss about the military. I hear all kinds of rumors about legislation and restrictions. I am not a political animal by any stretch but I am a firm believer in our 2nd amendment rights. That being said…. I tend to buy guns that I enjoy shooting or have purchased for a specific purpose like hunting or home defense. When I make an ammo purchase, I tend to buy bulk when it goes on sale or I can find an inexpensive source of supply. That way when I decide to go to the range and shoot all day with my son, we are not limited by what we have on hand. On a practical note. In the event of a catastrophe, I will have a secured supply of ammo on hand if the need arises. I am a healthcare provider in the emergency medical profession. I am first and foremost in the business of saving lives. I believe in live and let live… But don’t mess with me or my loved ones.
Comment by Glenn — June 17, 2012 @ 5:46 am
Guns have always been self-defense items for me. As I grow older I find that concealed carry is more and more difficult, especially since I live in an area where it routinely hits 100+ F. Purchasing more weapons is a function of finding something smaller to carry that still have significant punch (e.g., LC9, S&W Bodyguard .380, etc). Mostly what I’ve been purchasing is ammo, both for practice and for the eventuality that it is unavailable or so expensive I can’t afford it.
Comment by Mike Dodson — June 17, 2012 @ 5:54 am
#1 – I have always enjoyed shooting, even when I carried all day professionally.. and still enjoy it when I can afford it.
#2 – Read the news, the trends are towards more home invasions, and there are longer response times by underfunded, and understaffed police wlho are being tasked with all sorts of “politicaly correct” functions, instead of their primary purposes.
#3 – Politicians continue to trample on the Constitution, including the current administration, which had put the assault on American Liberties into overdrive.
#4 – Look at the world economy, then look at the US economy, it’s like we’re mirroring their mistakes.
Comment by RF — June 17, 2012 @ 5:59 am
The way things ARE GOING ON around the world and in United States is the reason I buy rifles, pistols and ammo. You never know what might happen with all the talks of budget cuts, high unemployment, people are starting to break into homes while still occupied. I like to shoot my weapons for fun, but at the same time keep in practice for self defense or other situation.
Comment by Gunny93 — June 17, 2012 @ 6:00 am
Being prepared for anything is important. In the past year and 1/2 I sold the rifle and the handgun I had for many years and bought 4 replacements. A Henry lever action in 22Mag, a Marlin lever action in 30-30, A Glock 17 and a Taurus 941. There are others on the want list. I like to shoot at my local range and socialize with my fellow club members spending some time there 2 or 3 times a week. I don’t hunt but have and would if survival were the issue. Presently I’m happy blowing up tennis ball sized items at 200 yards with the rifles and 15 to 25 yards with the handguns and making those shots is quite satisfying. I’m concerned about our political climate but feel that not much will happen there thanks to the work of the NRA and the GOA and others like them and support their efforts by shopping in their stores and outright cash donations. An economic meltdown and the resulting riots we saw in England last year is a more likely thing to happen if we can’t get our economy and employment on track. In support of this idea we have all seen in every major metropolitan area a marked increase in crime especially violent crime, this is a real concern. I have stickers on my doors and windows that would make anyone looking over my home think twice and then think again before attempting to assault me and mine. I also have 3 gun safes. 1 for the rifles and the extra handgun an other for my ammo and the third for my go to gun the Glock 17 which is loaded and stored with 3 extra loaded magazines. All are bolted or lagged to the wall and floor and locked when I’m out. The go to is unlocked whenever I’m home and located in my bedroom while the other two are in my office. Both of my sold weapons were in 22LR a method I see as a good idea. So two of my new ones are in 22Mag. The Glock is 9mm and I’m looking at a Beretta CX4 Storm which is also 9mm. I like the idea of one round for a handgun and rifle combination which is something the adventurers along our developing countries early frontiers used to do. Next will be a Mossberg Mariner Shotgun which is a pump with a 9 round capacity. While it’s only a 20″ barrel I’m still thinking shooting clay with it only means I need to be a better shot and the shorter barrel and high capacity makes it a great defensive weapon. Used to keep a few hundred rounds on hand for the two 22LR weapons, Now I do keep much more slowly having built my stock up to over 5000 rounds at this point while still using several hundred a week. Failing to be prepared and planning to survive any possible imposed event of man or nature is planning to fail. My lady and I are planning to relocate to an area in South Carolina where the threat of wild animals to our pets and domestic animals is very real as well.
Comment by Being prepared for anything — June 17, 2012 @ 6:04 am
with the government trying to take more and more of our rights away as free citizens, I feel the need to take advantage of the rights I still have.I have a nice collection of hunting firearms and am building aup tactical
Comment by shane goff — June 17, 2012 @ 6:05 am
OBAMA!!! he has nothing to lose every one says he will attack the 2nd amend the right to the constitution which staete u have the right to keep n bare arms im worried because this was written 200 years ago it dose not state fire arms all the gun ban idiots have to say is u have arms and u can wear a tank top to bear ur arms nothing bout fire arms are mentioned the right to defend your self can be w fists on your 2 arms i say nOBAMA he cant be re elected what dose he have to lose not a dam thing gee just think a federal law against anyone but police military will have the right to have weapons obama dose not care bout gun rights
Comment by worried american — June 17, 2012 @ 6:07 am
I already own many guns, from muzzle loaders to semi-automatics (7.62 caliber). Now I am getting more and more ammunition so that I can fight off the Tea Party Nazi’s and the rest of the other far, far-right people. Really, all I need to do now, is trade a .357 for a .380 auto for a better concealed weapon. Yes, we Centrists or Center-Left are armed too.
Comment by Dave — June 17, 2012 @ 6:09 am
Yes, I’m buying. Several reasons –
-Yes, I prepare my home and my family for natural or whatever other type of disaster, but that has minimal influence on gun purchases….but it has some influence.
-Yes, the world is a powder keg right now, and that has influenced me. Although it has been disputed that he actually said it, urban legend still reports that Isoroku Yamamoto was motivated to NOT invade mainland USA because “there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass…” I hope our country maintains that reality, and that the crazies around the world remember it…
-I enjoy collecting them – plain and simple.
-It’s my constitutional right (some might argue “duty”) to own firearms
-I love to shoot
-There are so many cool guns available these days.
-Although I don’t consider them a real “investment”, there are certainly less safe places to put your money. Have you watched the prices of quality “black rifles?” Good pistols? Ammo?
-And like some, the very hint that someone wants to try and legislate away my right to keep and bear makes me want to acquire more. This is America!
Comment by Dan — June 17, 2012 @ 6:10 am
I bu and own guns for various reasons, first and foremost is protection for my Family, I will defend them with my life if need be. Secondly, Gun laws and the ability to own firearms is changing and not for the good of the law abiding citizen, Politicians, and anti gun crackpots just cannot get it through their heads that guns don’t kill, people kill, no matter what anti gun laws are put into place do you actually think that criminals will abide by them? Hello !!!, how stupid can you be. I have been in Law Enforcement for almost 22 years, crime gets worse every year not better. I also enjoy the sport of shooting, and I am currently teaching my kids about guns, what to do, what never to do, etc. I love going to the Range with my Wife and shoot, it is a great stress reliever.
Comment by Jeffery Mills — June 17, 2012 @ 6:11 am
Guns? I don’t like guns. I don’t own guns. I fear guns. Guns kill people, people don’t kill people. It is better for the benevolent and concering, discerning, well run US government to look out for us and defend us from ourselves. Afterall, the current POTUS has our backs does he not?
Let’s take a walk down recent memory lane with the current liar in chief. ( I remain astounded that this mule even infested our upper echelons of gubmint. Er, not so much… The actions of the United States government, and the morons that infest it have undewhelmed for years, both on the left and on the right.)
ENJOY!
1.)” Selma Got Me Born ” – LIAR, your parents felt safe enough to have you in 1961 -
Selma had no effect on your birth, as Selma was in 1965.
2.) Father Was A Goat Herder – LIAR, he was a privileged, well educated youth,
who went on to work with the Kenyan Government.
3.) Father Was A Proud Freedom Fighter – LIAR, he was part of one of the most
corrupt and violent governments Kenya has ever had.
4.) My Family Has Strong Ties To African Freedom – LIAR, your cousin Raila Odinga
has created mass violence in attempting to overturn a legitimate election in 2007, in
Kenya. It is the first widespread violence in Decades.
5.) My Grandmother Has Always Been A Christian – LIAR, she does her daily ” Salat ”
prayers at 5 a.m. according to her own interviews. Not to mention, Christianity
wouldn’t allow her to have been ‘one’ of 14 wives to 1 man.
6.) My Name is African; Swahili – LIAR, your Name is Arabic and ‘Baraka’ ( from
which Barack came ) means ‘blessed’ in that language . Hussein is also Arabic, and so is
OBAMA .
7.) I Never Practiced Islam – LIAR, you practiced it daily at school, where you
were Registered as a MUSLIM and kept that Faith for 31 years, until your wife made you
change, so You could run for Office.
8.) My School In Indonesia Was Christian – LIAR, you were Registered as MUSLIM
there, and got in trouble in Koranic Studies for ‘making faces’ ( check your own book ).
9.) I Was Fluent In Indonesian – LIAR, not One teacher says, You could speak that
Language.
10.) Because I Lived In Indonesia, I Have More Foreign Experience – LIAR, You
were There from the ages of 6 to 10, and couldn’t even speak the language.
What did you learn, how to study the Koran and watch Cartoons ?
11.) I Am Stronger On Foreign Affairs – LIAR, except for Africa ( surprise ) and
the Middle East ( bigger surprise ), you have never been Anywhere else on the planet and have NO Experience with Our closest Allies .
12.) I Blame My Early Drug Use On Ethnic Confusion – LIAR, you were quite content
in High School to be “Barry” Obama, no mention of KENYA and no mention of ‘ struggle to
Identify ‘ – your classmates said You were just fine.
13.) An EBONY Magazine Article Moved Me To Run For Office – LIAR, Ebony has yet to find the
Article you mention in your Book . It doesn’t, and Never did , exist .
14.) A LIFE Magazine Article Changed My Outlook On Life – LIAR, Life has yet to
find the Article you mention in your Book. It doesn’t, and never did, exist.
15.) I Won’t Run On A National Ticket In ‘08 – LIAR, here you are, despite
saying, “live” on TV, that You would Not have enough Experience by then, and You are all
about, having: ‘Experience First’ .
16.) Present Votes Are Common In Illinois – LIAR, they are common for YOU, but
not many others have 130 ” NO VOTES ” .
17.) Oops, I Mis-voted – LIAR, only when caught by Church groups and democrats,
did you beg to change your mis-vote.
18.) I Was A Professor Of Law – LIAR, you were a ” senior lecturer “, ON LEAVE .
19.) I Was A Constitutional Lawyer – LIAR, you were a “senior lecturer” ON LEAVE !
20.) Without Me, There Would Be No Ethics Bill – LIAR, You didn’t Write it,
Introduce it, Change it, nor Create it!
21.) The Ethics Bill Was Hard To Pass – LIAR, it took just 14 days from Start to
Finish .
22.) I Wrote A Tough Nuclear Bill – LIAR, your Bill was Rejected by Your own
Party for its pandering and LACK of all Regulation – mainly because of your Nuclear
Donor, EXELON from which, DAVID AXELROD came .
23.) I Have Released My State Records – LIAR, as of March 2008, State Bills You
sponsored or voted for, have Yet to be released, exposing all the ” special-interests pork ”
hidden, within .
24.) I Took On The Asbestos Altgeld Gardens mess – LIAR, you were Part of a large
group of people who ‘remedied’ Altgeld Gardens. You failed to mention Anyone else but
Yourself in your books.
25.) My Economics Bill Will Help America – LIAR, your 111 economic policies were
just combined into a Proposal which Lost 99 – 0 , and even YOU voted AGAINST Your own bill.
26.) I Have Been A Bold Leader In Illinois – LIAR, even your own Supporters claim
to have “not seen” BOLD action, on Your part.
27.) I Passed 26 Of My Own Bills In One Year – LIAR, they were Not YOUR Bills,
but rather handed ‘ to ‘ You after their creation by a fellow Senator, to assist You in a
Future bid for higher Office.
28.) No One Contacted Canada About N.A.F.T.A. – LIAR, the Canadian Government issued
the names and ” a Memo of ” the CONVERSATION, Your Campaign had with Them .
29.) I Am Tough On Terrorism – LIAR, you missed the Iran Resolution Vote on
Terrorism and your good friend ALI ABUNIMAH supports the Destruction of Israel.
30.) I Am Not Acting As President, Yet – LIAR, after the N.A.F.T.A. Memo, a dead
terrorist in the F.A.R.C. in Colombia, was found with a letter stating how You and he, were
working Together on getting F.A.R.C. recognized Officially.
31.) I Didn’t Run Ads In Florida – LIAR, you allowed National ads to run 8-12
times per Day, for TWO weeks – and you still : Lost .
32.) I Won Michigan – LIAR, No You Didn’t.
33.) I won Nevada – LIAR, NO You did NOT.
34.) I Want All Votes To Count – LIAR, you said: ” let the Delegates decide “.
35.) I Want Americans To Decide – LIAR, you prefer Caucuses that Limit the Vote,
Confuse the voters, Force a Public vote, and only operate during Small ‘windows’ of time .
36.) I passed 900 Bills in the State Senate – LIAR, you passed 26 ; most of which
you didn’t write Yourself.
37.) My Campaign Was Extorted By A Friend – LIAR, that friend is threatening to
sue if you Do Not stop Saying this. ( Obama ‘has’ stopped saying this. )
38.) I Believe In Fairness, Not Tactics – LIAR, you used “Tactics” to eliminate
Alice PALMER from running against you.
39.) I Don’t Take P.A.C. Money – LIAR, you take loads of it.
40.) I don’t ‘have’ Lobbysists – LIAR, you have over 47 Lobbyists, and counting.
41.) My Campaign Had Nothing To Do With The 1984 Advertisement – LIAR, your own campaign
worker made the ad’ on his Apple in one afternoon !
42.) My Campaign Never Took Over MySpace – LIAR, Tom who started MySpace issued
a Warning about this advertising, to MySpace clients.
43.) I Inspire People With My Words – LIAR, you inspire people with OTHER
people’s Words.
44.) I Have Passed Bills In The U. S. Senate – LIAR, you have passed “A BILL”, in the U. S. Senate – for Africa, which shows YOUR priorities.
45.) I Have Always Been Against Iraq – LIAR, you weren’t ‘in Office’ to vote against it, unlike Kucinich who seems to be out gutting You, Obama ; AND, you have voted to Fund it Every single time . You also seem to be ‘stepping back’, from your Departure date – AGAIN .
46.) I Have Always Supported Universal Health Care – LIAR, your ‘plan’ leaves us All to Pay the narrow 15,000,000 who ‘don’t have to’ Buy it.
47.) I Only Found Out About My Investment Conflicts Via Mail – LIAR, both Companies, You cite as having sent you letters about this Conflict, have ” No Record ” of Any such letter ever being created, or sent.
48.) I Am As Patriotic As Anyone – LIAR, you won’t wear a Flag pin and you don’t put your hand over your heart during the National Anthem.
49.) My Wife Didn’t Mean What She Said About Pride In Country – LIAR, your wife’s words follow lock-step in the vein of WRIGHT and FARRAHKAN, in relation to their Contempt and hatred of America .
50.) WAL-MART Is a Company I Wouldn’t Support – LIAR, your WIFE has received nearly a Quarter of a Million dollars through ” TREEHOUSE “, which is connected to Wal-Mart.
Comment by Staber Dearth — June 17, 2012 @ 6:12 am
Here in ND its always been a gun world . I grew up hunting loved every min of it too. Divorce and 3 young daughters to raise I needed the money and my guns were sold . Today 18 yrs later our economy here is booming and lack of housing is a huge problem ! We have such a increase of new people from all over most are young rough necks for the oil. I just dont feel good about not having guns around . I have been buying back all the same cal.guns I had before. And much much more ammo on hand . Turns out my girls now all grown love to shoot . we go out shooting regularly I teach them how and what to do when shooting and caring for a gun . And I do wonder about gun control and the 2012 melt down of our system . Id rather feel I have what is needed to feed my family and protect them than be a helpless victim . All crap aside I will have and own guns !
Comment by Ron Barthel — June 17, 2012 @ 6:17 am
Why? Barack Hussain Obama.
Comment by Ed Schuster — June 17, 2012 @ 6:17 am
Everybody I talk to in my area all say the same thing. “Somethings coming. We don’t know what, but it isn’t good”… There this inherent sense that we better be ready for some kind of disaster. I think the electrical grid will go down for one, or a combination of reasons. This will take two to ten years to fix. Niceties will be tossed out the window when marauders are coming around from the cities. One will have to protect family and supplies. Trust no one. Especially anyone in a uniform. “we’re from the U.N. and we’re here to help”.. NOT!!!!
Comment by Bernie — June 17, 2012 @ 6:18 am
…because my life insurance policy won’t protect my family from an intruder; likewise, a 401(k) won’t put food on the table in a disaster. A firearm is the most effective means of guaranteeing the security of one’s food, shelter, and personal health–the basic survival pyramid. Everything beyond firearms and ammunition is a luxury of a (currently) stable society.
Personally, I don’t wish to spend any time or energy worrying or hypothesizing about situations beyond my control; whether it be riots, an EMP, or we’re overrun by huge, killer rabbits, basic preparedness will increase a person’s odds of survival sufficient to establish a long-term survival plan.
Comment by Dan — June 17, 2012 @ 6:20 am
Panic buyers back in 2008 is about to repeat itself again in this coming election . I was caught off guard and left with not primers and powders to reload for 2 years , it will not happen again in 2012.Coincidentally , I also planning to buy a few more vintage military bolt action rifles , somehow many of the old timers in my neck of wood or thier heirs decided to get rid of thier collections.
Comment by Thana Sathirachinda — June 17, 2012 @ 6:23 am
I carry a gun concealed, because a Cop is too heavy.
I have been around guns all my life. I buy and own them for protection, hunting, and sport shooting.
Comment by Nick — June 17, 2012 @ 6:25 am
It’s obvious why guns are bought, it’s a right under assault that many fear will be soon denied. Myself, I grew up hunting, target shooting and collecting for the historical images preserved in antiques. To think that the only guns I’d want would be hand-me-downs or used relics is absurd. That’s like driving a forty or fifty year old car my grand dad might have driven when safer, more functional and user friendly arms are obviously a wiser choice for anyone let alone those who are collectors or sportsmen. Besides, why would anyone fear a fellow citizen just because he/ she might not be easily overcome? Nobody fears the police unless they’ve done something wrong.
Comment by Eric — June 17, 2012 @ 6:26 am
I buy guns and reloading supplies every month,why,cause most everything is American made,it’s mechanically awesome,it’s always worth something,it will bring over new price at the wife’s auction.When people ask “what do you invest in”? I say silver, lead,copper,steel,nickel and gunpowder.They ask “where do you get that at”?CTD and gun shops.I don’t buy from N.Y.and New England states anymore.When Henry Arms,Savage and others move out their respective States,I’ll buy from them again when they move.
Comment by jeff — June 17, 2012 @ 6:26 am
I buy guns because I enjoy them. I am buying more guns and ammo because I am concerned about increasing political restrictions, taxation and my rights to enjoy a hobby that was passed down from my father to me.
Comment by Andy Wozniak — June 17, 2012 @ 6:27 am
Its only a matter of time before the government defaults on all money matters.Yoy cant feed 47 million people for free very long.What will they do when they dont have food? Riot, loot, kill will be the order of the day.
Comment by dennis michaels — June 17, 2012 @ 6:29 am
I have more than one reason as to why I buy guns, I like to target shoot it is a lot of fun and a competitive sport. I also think we are having to many of our liberties taken from us, and we will have to defend ourselves someday because of the sheeple that follow and are not concerned with being a individual citizen. I cannot stand having a president who things people cannot defend themselve wit what is lying around their house, go buy an ar or ak and you can.One cannot rule out an invasion of the U.S. it’s scary to talk about but if other countries unite and try to conquer our military will need help. I don’t believe in a zombie apocolypse, it’s cool to watch tv shows but to each their own.
Comment by Mm — June 17, 2012 @ 6:29 am
Once all the young black jive asses finish shooting each other and some will survive with a “lack of respect” attitude…..then their next target will probably be white folks. This will happen rapidly if Zimmerman gets a get out of jail free card. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will incite the ignorant black masses into a frenzy…..which will end up killing more blacks and burning down multiple buildings, etc. I live in a “white” area of Florida, but it will be only a matter of time before the riots filter into my neighborhood……thus…..I’m armed and ready
Comment by Bubba Bucnutz — June 17, 2012 @ 6:30 am
I don’t have a Zombie killer with 30 round magazine but have been buying some used classic rifles as well as a pocket pistol for my wife, at her urging (I already own a .45). I am not completely paranoid but always in the back of my mind is the possible re-election of Obama coupled with the many promises he has made to his radical, anti-gun supporters. I also believe that the rioting we have seen in our large cities may very well spread to other portions of the U.S., especially if Obama does not serve a second term.
Comment by Randy4 — June 17, 2012 @ 6:34 am
I hadn’t owned any weapons since leaving the Navy in ’80, until a couple months ago. Obama, the encroachment of gangs of all colors into the burbs, the libtards trying to shred the Constitution starting with the 2nd amendment, and for a cacophony of other reasons mainly family & self protection, I’m starting to stockpile an arsenal.
You can’t trust the current administration that wants to turn us into a socialist-communist nation.
Comment by Flea — June 17, 2012 @ 6:39 am
how long does it take for comments to show up?
Comment by dan — June 17, 2012 @ 6:39 am
Why do I buy guns? Two reasons
1. “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.”
2. Liberal Media and Liberal Politicians do not under stand the Second Amendment to the US Constitution.
Comment by Tom B — June 17, 2012 @ 6:39 am
The reason I own weapons is that I fear a coming economic collapse that will be on the scale or the Great Depression of 1929 or worse. As of today’s date, June 17th, 2012, Europe appears to be at the tipping point of economic collapse. Europe’s collapse will negatively affect our own economy. Once the US goes into economic depression, very quickly there will be limited law enforcement practiced at the state and local level as there will be little or no money to pay for it. There will likely be numerous roving gangs, pillaging wherever they can. We will have to defend ourselves in much the same way as citizens who lived in the lawless territories of the Old West. I recommend a high capacity pump shotgun and an AK 47. Both weapons are reliable, affordable and accurate enough for “social work.” I think it prudent to keep at least one wheel gun and one semi-auto pistol on hand as well. Practice and get training.
Comment by Dan S — June 17, 2012 @ 6:42 am
Why? Tyrannical Obama Regime.
“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it’s the right of the people to altar or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying it’s foundation on such principles and organizing it’s powers in such forum, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
Secure your rights, or America, our freedoms and our liberties…will be no more.
Comment by Three Percent — June 17, 2012 @ 6:42 am
well it won’t post my comment for whatever reason?
Comment by dannyb — June 17, 2012 @ 6:44 am
its amazing at all the mis informed people on here. like always everything will be ok weather obama gets re elected or romney. neither of them said they were taking any guns away or will do something like that,that was pulled out of thin air and fed to the people hoping some would believe it. it seems scared people will believe anything. it also seems they want to believe in something bad happening,it gives them something to live for or look forward to. as always everything will be ok,it will never be great but it will be ok. i suggest find something positive to look forward to and stop thriving on hating. hate is ignorance. now i can see people getting guns just in case something does happen. i personally get them for 1. my family and home 2. they are fun to shoot 3. in case of any other stuff that might happen. like i said it will be ok and this crazy worrying comes from people not having the ability to think for themselves and listen to other morons for things to believe in.
Comment by dannyb — June 17, 2012 @ 6:48 am
To coin an old quote: Chance favors the prepared mind. The time to prepare is now. If civil unrest comes, the time for preparing is past. You will have only what you have stored and what you can protect. It will be much better for the ant than it will be for the grasshopper. Those sheep hoping and waiting for the Govt. to come and save them will be getting a major wake-up call.
Comment by GlockGuy — June 17, 2012 @ 6:49 am
Zombies
Comment by arthur wright — June 17, 2012 @ 6:50 am
It’s better to be prepared and not need them, then to need them and not be prepared. Rounding out my collection for concealed carry, self-defense, protection of my family and property and survival in the event of civil disturbances or collapse of infrastructure. Nothing different than being prepared for a hurricane in Florida. What would you do without basic necessities like food, water, power, gas for your vehicles, currency? And how would you protect yourself when someone comes to take those things for you.
Comment by BobB — June 17, 2012 @ 6:54 am
I have purchased a variety of firearms (rifles/pistols) over the past 5 plus years, after my children have grown, went off to school and started their own lives. I was interested in law enforcement after the military, but made a compromise with my spouse about weapons. I chose a different career patch and we are very happy. I am blessed. I shoot as a hobby, more so in the winter months but it is year round. As I matured and really looked at our society and the political motives of the party in power currently, I became very disappointed. There is an agenda in place, and our representatives are not for the will of the people. Our rights are being slowly taken away. Our first responders have a hard enough time on a normal basis, think about what it would be like if and major event took place. I’m just an average guy, but I see a government looking for more control, even over rights that we were founded on. There are millions of plotting bad guys out there with access to weapons and we as a nation seem to want to take away an amendment right,of which you need to have a state/federal background check to own and purchase. Doesn’t make sense for the good guy
Comment by George — June 17, 2012 @ 6:55 am
It’s the responsible thing to do.
Comment by F Wise — June 17, 2012 @ 6:57 am
The possible re-election of Obama is my motivation, as he will not have another election to worry about. Signing on to the UN Small Arms Treaty will have no consequences. Yeah, I know it may need the approval of Congress, but with Exec Orders coming at the speed of light, who knows. Romney’s record isn’t much better as Gov, although he will likely lay off gun laws in his first term to have a chance at another term. With either guy, the ultimate goal is a Global Gov’t.
BTW, good comments, Mr. Daniele. American Christendom needs to put down their heretical, Zionist Scofield Study Bibles and quit watching John Hagee, Hal Lindsey, and Jack Van Impe (the self-proclaimed walking Bible) and read the Scriptures themselves in context and in light of other Scriptures. According to St. Paul, Israel equals the Church. Abraham’s justification had nothing to do with his blood, but with his Faith in Christ.
Comment by Joe — June 17, 2012 @ 6:57 am
I have been armed and defending society most of my entire life via my service in the USMC and law enforcement service, from which after 23 years I am now retired. I am still gainfully employed and as I read the tea leaves there is big trouble brewing ahead. We have a Marxist socialist Democratic administration running the nation, headed up by what ever that critter Obama is!?!? We have Republican Senators and Congressmen who are less than men, they take an oath and do not have the manly, patriotic fortitude to stand up to that mess in the white house and put his ass in place. Well as I stated, I am armed, I am trained well and I intend to kill and or maim any motherf–ker’s who mess with me or mine, regardless of their race, religion or political affiliation!!!! As far as the blacks let them do their thing, I went up against those assholes in Philly back in 1970 and we ran their asses out of town, no big deal, people are just people when they get out of line you get in their face and put them back in their place. Obama is out of line and attempting to become a dictator, if need be I know the armed citizen will put him in his place and if that is prison for life so be it!!
Comment by John — June 17, 2012 @ 6:58 am
Not as sworried about the gubmint collapsing. I am buying guns and ammo for a few reasons. One, civil unrest like we will see after George Zimmerman is acquitted. Two, if Obama somehow gets re-elected, the liberals are coming for your guns. Once they are gone, you will never get them back. Three, I travel for work, I have had my wife start purchasing her own guns for hOme defense and concealed carry when I am gone. Four, to protect my family and provide food should a natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado causes a temporary disruption in our lives. Five, I enjoy shooting.
Comment by G.O. Dangler — June 17, 2012 @ 6:59 am
Gun control is not about safety. It is about an unarmed population being controlled by a tyrannical government. I do not plan on being controlled by an abusive government. That is why I buy guns and ammo.
Comment by Larry Creech — June 17, 2012 @ 7:00 am
In recent history we were given prime examples of why we should all be prepared for unexpected events. Whem hurricane Katrina and Rita hit the Louisiana coast our government was NOT prepared to respond in a timely manner to an event of that size. As a result large numbers of citizens were forced from their homes and placed in a survival situation.
Unfortunately the citizens of Louisiana did not rise to the occasion with community spirit, good will to fellow refugees or a willingness to work together to overcome the adversities. Instead the large majority chose to become a lawless mob, looting, shooting at first responders and in general presenting a danger to everyone. Even FEMA currently advises the population to be prepared for emergencies.
To compound the issues we were shown video, on the web, of police looting the local Wal-Mart of merchandise that was obviously not for departmental use. Additionally they ignored the activities of all the citizens that were also stripping the store of literally everything. Later we found out that the local law enforcement had compounded the problems with illegal weapons seizures, warrantless searches of homes and closing roads to prevent refugees from coming into their jurisdictions.
What we saw was an excellent example of what can happen when our society and government fail to maintain order and operate as a functioning entity.
I am a Professor in Criminal Justice at a local Community College and this chain of events reaffirmed my worst fears. Our society is 9 meals away from total anarchy. With that in mind, each and every one of you need to decide right now, Am I going to be a victim or am I going to do everything in my power to fight against those events and persons who would harm myself or my loved ones?
If you have decided not to be a victim then my suggestion is to invest heavily in weapons, ammunition, food, water and survival supplies. If the worst happens, your retirement funds savings and pocket cash may be worthless but you will still be alright because you are prepared for it. If the worst never happens, then you can sell your guns etc. to finance that retirement you had hoped to live long enough to enjoy.
In closing allow me to attempt to be somewhat poetic, How many ways can the SHTF (shit hit the fan) let me count the ways;
1. Obama re-elected
2. Foreign countries defaults cause economic collapse of world markets.
3. Solar Storm
4. Hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters
5. Civil uprising
6. Terrorist acts
7. Nuclear war
8. Accidents
9. Plague
10. Failure of infrastructure
Good luck and may God (which ever one you choose to worship) Look after us all!
Comment by Average Texan Citizen — June 17, 2012 @ 7:03 am
I want to be ready when the aliens from the planet Zarg come to take over the Earth.
Has anyone seen my tinfoil hat?
Comment by spoiler — June 17, 2012 @ 7:05 am
most of these comments are obviously from ignorant people. you need to be told what to do and where to do it. you can’t think for yourselves so you believe anything that is being said to you from anyone on your party’s “side”. pretty sad really. too insecure to see the other side and stuck in your ways to open your eyes.
Comment by dannyb — June 17, 2012 @ 7:06 am
I,M STOCKING UP FOR WHEN WE HAVE TO TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK FROM THE RICH, AND THEIR WHORE’S.
Comment by j buffaloe — June 17, 2012 @ 7:06 am
I think we are headed for a depression and i want to protect my family.Think the goverment wants to control people and plan on taking are rights away.Its time we vote all the antigun people out of office!Why do we hsve a Constatution anyway if they wont follow it.
Comment by emil — June 17, 2012 @ 7:07 am
For a lot of reasons.
1. To prepare for civil unrest
2. To get them before they outlaw them
3. It’s a better investment than gold
Comment by Jim — June 17, 2012 @ 7:09 am
I have stocked up due to our current adminstration and the U.N. efforts to disarm our country! Also awaiting the Zombie Apocalypse.
Comment by Clayton — June 17, 2012 @ 7:09 am
Between a war on guns, open borders, gangs, and a POTUS that has half of America on government assistance…sooner or later when the entitlements stop (as they must) there will be riots. I just read an article on the coming riots to Europe as soon as Greece defaults and ignites a run on banks. That will lead to shortages of everything – and that leads to riots.
Comment by meezer — June 17, 2012 @ 7:12 am
Plinking is fun and a new .22 was overdue so that’s one. Girlfriend wasn’t a fan of my .45 so a 9mm and refurbing my CZ-50 was in order so there’s tiny gun for protection in her car.
Plus…after Katrina people really turned into animals. Same for the riots in L.A. This is a civilized place, right? Only when things are good. Best be ready for trouble in the neighborhood…
Comment by JJ — June 17, 2012 @ 7:14 am
Though I live in a pretty safe neighborhood there is always a chance of someone willing to break into your home. I never thought I would own a gun let alone learn to use one. Now that I have taken classes and gone hooting with my husband I am hooked.
I believe in our second admendment rights.
Every chance I get to voice my opinion on girls, ladies owning a gun for protection I speak up. I ask fathers and husbands to teach their wife’s or daughters to protect themselves from would be predators.. If all the young women who have been raped and killed had carried a gun they would be alive and the predator would be either in prison or dead. I also believe we’d have less problems with the would be predators if we could open carry guns. I don’t think predators would care to take the chance to find out if the person knows how to use the gun or if they would use the gun if attacked.
I beleive in personal protection and can use a Rugger 22 to the S/W Govenor which I love to shoot at the range and is my choice for home protect.
Comment by Barbara — June 17, 2012 @ 7:16 am
This country and world are failing around us. More and more entitled “members” of society are on wellfare everyday, and continue to have children that grow up in the same system to go on and contribute to the crime in this country and eventually settle into wellfare themselves. Do you think this will go on forever? WHEN the day comes that the government can no longer support this, those people will take it as an attack on their race, way of life, etc. This will be violent. They will demand continued free support, and when it’s not given they will turn to the productive members of society and their families for retribution and a source of money. It will be a daily occurrence to have robberies and murders in what were once considered nice neighborhoods, but are now targeted for their easy prey. The police will still be around, but they can not be everywhere.
In addition. The increase in violence and civil unrest will force the government to tighten the grip on gun control. But like always, gun control only restricts the productive responsible members of society and not the criminal element who secures their firearms through theft and other illegal means. Comical.
These theories have labeled people like me as a “doomsday prepper” or some other demeaning term to make one look insane, but what does it hurt to have a few thousand rounds of ammo and food laying around just in case?
For those of you who in no way agree with me go to the nearest large city or community hospital, and you will see the real threat. A sleeping giant who for years has been made content by years of wellfare, drugs, and handouts. Who do you think they will go after when the government is no longer capable of spoon feeding them?
One answer.
YOU.
Good luck guys.
Comment by Dude — June 17, 2012 @ 7:17 am
My youngest son and I are avid target shooters. We currently shoot a Beretta 92FS, FN FNP .45, CZ 97BD, Browning Buckmaster .22, 2-AK 74′s, AK 47, and Thompson Center Classic .22. We are not interested in hunting (don’t like taste of wild game) and have never felt the need to carry a weapon out in public. Paranoia is not our thing.
We have no fear of the government “taking” our weapons away because it just ain’t gonna happen in this country, period. The anti-Obama garbage that targets gun owners and NRA fear politics turns us off and we distance ourselves from it. We enjoy shooting and that’s it!
A Vietnam Vet
Comment by Ewing — June 17, 2012 @ 7:18 am
I buy guns for personal protection and for Cowboy Action Shooting. I stock up on ammo for the same reasons. I go through 120 rounds of .45 LC and 25 12 ga. during a match and there are two to four matches a month. With the economy, I reload for Cowboy competition and practice but my LE competition requires factory ammo.
As far as gun purchases go, I have a list. I need a replacement for my main match rifle (Cowboy) as it is getting worn and sometimes fails me. I would like a .45-70 for competition in long range matches. I would like a pair of cap and ball revolvers for Black Powder competition.
Not everybody is stocking up because of worry about a depression or government problems, but it doesn’t hurt to have enough ammo and the right guns to defend yourself, your family and property in case of emergency.
Comment by Roger (Snapshot Buntline) — June 17, 2012 @ 7:21 am
I bought my first gun in 2006 when the Dems won Congress. Since then I’ve been widowed, joined FrontSight Firearms Training Institute and added to my collection. A passport and my CCW were the first 2 items on my list when I got my husband’s insurance settlement. I don’t trust my Federal government, and want to be able to protect myself from those who might consider a “little old lady” a good target.
Comment by Nancy — June 17, 2012 @ 7:24 am
The socialist liberal progressives are ignoring the rule of law. Laws apply only to conservatives and the liberal progressives can do much of anything they like because the courts ignore law and allow lawless rules, regulations and laws to remain in force contrary to the US Constitution and settled law. Case in point, Obama just allowed young illegals to remain in the nation despite joblessness greater than 50% among blacks; the young illegals steal jobs from all young Americans.
When laws are unequally employed, applied selectively and used to justify personal actions contrary to covenant and contract we have a situation which rests on the same foundation as our Founding Fathers found themselves in their relations to England. Our nation was not born of rebellion, but of just and Godly resistance toward broken covenants, contracts, laws and agreements which sought to enslave the people.
Comment by Jonathon Lugeas — June 17, 2012 @ 7:25 am
Sooner or later as this goverment runs though money. We will no longer be able to make the interest payment to our Chinese masters. As said point, it will take a wheel barrel full of hundred dollar bills to by a loaf of bread. At that point is why I have been buying guns ammo, and supplies….I would like to take care of my family and place.
Comment by JonnyBGood — June 17, 2012 @ 7:26 am
I guess I could say that the bankers are looting the country and soon the whole financial system will collapse under the weight of the crimes committed, or that peak oil will come to pass and we’ll be plunged into a hard depression that way, or that there’ll be big crop failures because of idiots like Monsanto constantly fooling with the genetics of our food, or that the Oglalla aquifer will become contaminated due to fracking and then the midwest will be unable to sustain farming, or that there could be a pandemic similar to the 1918 flu, which the government will be unable to effectively deal with and maybe a hundred million will die in the US,or some terrorist or maybe China will set off a nuke in the atmosphere that will wipe out most of the electronics in the US, effectively returning us to 1850 overnight and lasting a decade or more, but these reasons are all just a bunch of hooey right?
The whole world is ready to explode, you can see the signs all around, and let’s face it, all them zombies ain’t just gonna up and kill themselves now, are they?
Comment by Jonny V — June 17, 2012 @ 7:29 am
I am a dealer, so I buy guns for my customers – the concensus among them is two fold; 1)they fear the Government, 2) they know that when push comes to shove, it will be up to them to protect themselves! I’ve been gunsmithing for over 30 years and the demographics changed radically when King Obama was installed as our dictator. I have been repairing more old guns and equipping newer weapons. The 2nd Amendment protects the rest of our rights, but only if we are willing to arm ourselves for freedom. Thanks to vendors like CTD, the job is easier for the novice to become an armed citizen and for the seasoned gunner to participate in freedom. And, the new American household dynamic now includes ammo as a line item in the family budget! Let freedom ring – just like the steel plates at the range!
Comment by Johnn in Black Hawk — June 17, 2012 @ 7:29 am
THE WRATH OF THE AWAKENED SAXON
by Rudyard Kipling
It was not part of their blood,
It came to them very late,
With long arrears to make good,
When the Saxon began to hate.
They were not easily moved,
They were icy — willing to wait
Till every count should be proved,
Ere the Saxon began to hate.
Their voices were even and low.
Their eyes were level and straight.
There was neither sign nor show
When the Saxon began to hate.
It was not preached to the crowd.
It was not taught by the state.
No man spoke it aloud
When the Saxon began to hate.
It was not suddenly bred.
It will not swiftly abate.
Through the chilled years ahead,
When Time shall count from the date
That the Saxon began to hate.
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Comment by Mark — June 17, 2012 @ 7:30 am
I love my country, but distrust my government. We are headed for another major world crisas. With the Europen monitary failures pending, the price of forign oil, the finatical Islamic revolutionaries, it is just a matter of time before a major war breaks out. If and when this does happen I plan to be able to protect and provide for my family. I am not an extreemist, but I do believe in bring prepared.
Comment by Steve Amann — June 17, 2012 @ 7:33 am
I believe my purchase of “more guns” is that they are fun to shoot, care for and own. Not to mention some are a sound investment financially. But my biggest reason for owning “a” gun is for home defense. But I also like the fact that I’m “prepared” in the possibility the “events” everyone seems worried about do transpire.
1) I Don’t recommend anyone try to break into my home for any reason.
2) These guns are fun to shoot, care for and own.
3) Bring it on!! (whichever threat scares you the most).
Comment by Captain Walt — June 17, 2012 @ 7:34 am
King O’Bammo-crappo for one reason. Another, prices keep increasing to the point no one will be able to afford to exercise their 2nd Ammendment rights if the trend continues. Another, there are still those in public office who are attempting to curtail the right of law abiding citizens to carry weapons even if they have a valid permit to carry. Just a matter of time before an all out assault on legal gun owners will be in the works again.
Comment by Rodger Greear — June 17, 2012 @ 7:34 am
Zombies. Especially the government kind that feel the people should fear the government.
Comment by Firedancer — June 17, 2012 @ 7:36 am
Simply enjoy shooting and finely made guns. Self defense is a plus although don’t believe I’ll have the need(a first strike against proper self defense). But they are there and we maintain a level of proficiency. Politicians notice that the populace purchase firearms and come to realize it’s best not to upset a large portion of the populace using their wealth to pursue a peaceful lawful endeavor. Why upset such a large number of voters with abundant financial resources who display a certain lack of timidity toward freedom of expression and civil rights. They more that is bought the stronger the message.
Comment by krapsnam — June 17, 2012 @ 7:36 am
I buy guns because #1) I love guns #2) guns are an investment and in these hard economic times, a safe investment #3) the hard times now make people desperate and desperate people are dangerous people #4) this “end of the world” thing WILL make some crazies try to make it be the end of the world #5) I’m at the age where I’m better able to protect my family with a .45 in my hand rather than a baseball bat #6) I just LOVE guns!
Comment by Jeff — June 17, 2012 @ 7:37 am
Obama, Palosi,Hillory, and the rest of the Liberals in our Government are the best Gun Salesmen to ever hit the streets of America! As long as our Senitors and Congressmen continue to advocate Gun Controls on “We the People” than “we the People” will stock up on guns for protection. If revolution comes I don’t feel that I can count on the local police to protect me and my family. Espesially after watching the actions of the New Orleans Police after Katrina.
Comment by Jim — June 17, 2012 @ 7:38 am
It is obvious to me! Less jobs leads to more crime and it seems to be getting worse. Crime is migrating outward from most cities acreoss the country. It is our constitutional right to keep firearms for our own protection, whether it is protection from a tyrannical government or from desperate people who will do anything to obtain what is not theirs. The current economic/financial situation and outlook in this country says to me to be prepared for chaos. If there is a financial collapse, which appears to be very likely, there will be a lot of desperate people looking to take things possessed by others. If chaos ensues following a financial collape, it would be merely impossible to protect yourself, your family and your things without the use of firearms.
Comment by Mel — June 17, 2012 @ 7:39 am
I don’t consider myself an alarmist. But I have several defense weapons, I buy buck shot by the case. I have emergency food and water. My travel trailer is prepared. Our current Obama administration is heading this county into internal conflict, I will be prepared to defend my family. I pray one day I use the buck shot to burst clay pigeons and use the water to water my plants. But should it become necessary, I will be prepared.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 7:42 am
USMC from 1963 to 1968 when i came home to the Detroit area we were called baby killers, war mongers and some other things that i can’t list. I tried to “blend in” as VA told us to do, until i was robbed twice at gun point in a two year peroid. From then on i carried,i was not going to be a victem again. I have young friends coming home from service now that are being treated the way it should be, i encourge them to keep up their shooting skills and to purchase rifles and pistols and to support our second ammendment rights. The current crew in the white house tried to make it look like gun sales to Mexico was out of control and they were going to use this to put more regulations in place to keep us from having guns, well as everything else that pile of sh’t has tried to do they even ###### that up. Carry, be aware and protect your rights.
Comment by Lee — June 17, 2012 @ 7:43 am
I have always liked to shoot. I love to shoot skeet, pistols, rifles for accuracy and hunting. I have bird dogs etc. everytime i have a chance to be in the field or at the range, i am. If i see a new gun that is different from what i have and would benefit from owning it, i will
Eventually i will have center fires in small, medium and large bore. I have an ar15 for all around use at my country place and for lowered cost shooting at the range. I have a 20′ gauge and 12 gauge shot gun in pump and Utomatic. Someday i will purchase a light 20 over under. I like to shoot and hunt.
However, like in the old days, if somebody comes to my house and threatens my family, i would use my guns for protection. I beleive that our forefathers knew exactly what they wrote in the constitution and amendments. Life’s good, we are the biggest army in the world.
Comment by Kevin — June 17, 2012 @ 7:44 am
I have been shooting since 1963. That was the year I took ROTC in high school and part of our grade was marksmanship. I loved shooting then and I still enjoy it today. I own many handguns. I think shooting is just fun. I still get a kick out of punching holes in targets or watching a tin can jump in the air when I hit it just right. I have no political reasons for owning or shooting guns. I also think that there are no political reasons for being concerned about gun ownership. That’s another discussion that I really don’t care to get envolved with. I have learned after all my years, that the bigger the lie and the bigger the liars, the more people will believe. Happy father’s day to all the dads out there. Thank you CTD. I have bought several guns from you and you have always done a terrific job.
Comment by Don — June 17, 2012 @ 7:44 am
I don’t trust are goverment to help us after Katrina came and hit land . Plus things are getting bad in my are lots of robberies and shooting. And yet I don’t see the cops in this area to much . So I will stock up to defend my home and family. Wake up America
Comment by Daniel — June 17, 2012 @ 7:46 am
Because it’s better than buying cigarettes and alcohol. They kill more than my guns. And besides, my guns have killed less people than ted kennedy’s car. A no brainer.
Comment by Firedancer — June 17, 2012 @ 7:46 am
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.
Comment by George — June 17, 2012 @ 7:49 am
I started buying a lot of guns about 3 years ago. I started noticing some firearms & a lot of ammo started becoming hard to find. I had more income coming in, & I’ve always liked guns…so the timing seemed right. I bought numerous hand guns, assault rifles, as well as several long range rifles. I am in law enforcement, so a few are actually semi work related (back up, AR-15 I carry in m vehicle, as well as sniper rifles) but a majority of the ones I purchased are mainly recreational guns & ones I just found interesting. I would sum it up by saying I started to see a decline in availability as well as fear of proposed restrictive legislations. I value my second amendment & I’ve reached a point of sound financial stability (not as a LEO but in my 2nd job) that has allowed me to spend the extra money and make these purchases. I’ve purchased on average 10-15 a year for the last 3 years, a few as gifts for my wife, mother & father. I enjoy shooting & hope everyone else appreciates their rights & freedoms as well. FYI, I urge everyone to practice gun safety at all times & make sure all firearms are keys safe & locked up…away from children & bad guys of course.
Comment by Eddie — June 17, 2012 @ 7:49 am
I have been concerned about ammo shortages (although it’s getting better) I am also concerned about political affairs. But the reason I own and buy guns is for sport. It is nice to keep a firearm around for safety and security of my home and family, but it is not a major concern when I purchase a gun.
Comment by Jason — June 17, 2012 @ 7:49 am
For many years I have believed that civil war and foreign military invasions are coming to America. That’s one reason I’ve been buying guns and ammo. Also, the 2nd Amendment was written as a safeguard and protection against a rogue, totalitarian, Police State, government. Well, we have one NOW. An accelerating international banking cabal, communist-fascist, Take-Over of America is underway at this very moment. The question is, “Will we remain apathetic just like so many other peoples have as they watched their own societies close-down under authoritarianism?” That is looking like it will be the case for 21st Century America. As George Carlin once said, “Nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” Tragic history is repeating itself in the United States.
Comment by Scott — June 17, 2012 @ 7:51 am
I have got 10 guns just this year id say I don’t have a reason on why but my son likes to think that the zombies are coming
Comment by marvin rutherford — June 17, 2012 @ 7:51 am
Though I personnally do not think the world is ending this Dec. there are “crazies” that do. I intend to protect my family from those that would try to take our possesions.
Comment by Smitty — June 17, 2012 @ 7:51 am
I am well stocked-up and continuing to get more stocked-up because I remember the Clinton “magazine-ban” and we have a presidential election coming. (I still have a cabinet-full of Glock 9mm mags that I bought at $50 each and probably 200 AR mags.) Concealed carry is an important part of my lifestyle. Also I am pretty libertarian in my political beliefs and I don’t trust most of today’s elected leaders. A FEW are good people, e.g., Ron Paul at the national level and State Rep. Bob Damron in Jesamine County, KY, but most are political whores who will do anything to get campaign contributions. I’m not rich, but that’s why I have given $1,000 to the NRA-ILA this year. I think that’s a far more powerful act than voting, given the sorry state of politics in our country today. The 2nd Ammendment has been effectively emasculated. The biggest protection of gun-rights in America today is the collective political clout of gun owners–not many politicians love us, but A LOT of them fear us because we tend to be one-issue voters with LONG memories, and even though many of us are not NRA members, most of us respect the NRA’s voting recomendations. That’s all that’s keeping out gun-rights alive in America today. All of this is an unstable situation.
This post may be written as a disorganized stream of consciousness, but it represents the sentiments that motivate me in “getting stocked-up”.
Comment by Bill Rigby — June 17, 2012 @ 7:53 am
Obviously no one can predict the future but if you are a gun owner it can’t hurt to stock up on ammunition. We’ve had shortages before. The global economy will get worse before it gets better. The unrest we see in the streets could easily appear in this country. The government itself actually broadcasts PSAs on preparedness. (They’re thinking of hurricanes and earthquakes.)
Comment by Frank B — June 17, 2012 @ 7:53 am
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……………….
Comment by dave — June 17, 2012 @ 7:53 am
Jason buy all the ammo you can every time you can. If thay can’t take your guns thay will cut down the ammo. Me my self I have a 100lb draw compound bow with over 100 arrows with razzer tips. You can always get your arrows back most of the time. Also try E-Bay for arrows and heads.
Comment by John Wharton Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 7:54 am
I buy guns to exercise my right under the 2nd Amendment. Logic would dictate that the more armed Americans there are, the more it will deter any violation of the Constitution and attempted disarming of the citizens. Also, I want to be able to protect family and friends from any potential threat, be it criminal or other. Finally, I love guns.
Comment by Professor — June 17, 2012 @ 7:58 am
I am preparing because our government has been taken over by treasonous men who represent the central banks and the U.N. and who are engineering an economic collapse so they can destroy American sovereignty, eliminate our Constitutional rights, and merge us with their tyrannical world government.
Comment by Survival Doc — June 17, 2012 @ 8:00 am
@ Bubba: it’s nice to know I’m not alone…..let’s go coon hunting lmao
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 8:00 am
Five dollar fuel,Food prices on the rise just in the past three months CTD and Ammo net have raised prices on all and anything sold in BULK! If your one of those Folks that thinks the Gov is gonna come to your rescue your going to have plenty of time to Wait! These items will not go down in price just up If you can’t skin a deer or catch a fish your already dead!!! The Country Boy will Survive!
Comment by J D — June 17, 2012 @ 8:02 am
The Obama administration is full of active communist and socialists. Most, or all of his policies are big government control. He hates the Constitution and hates America. I believe either a financial meltdown, or his move to become a Dictator will lead to a Revolution. I am getting ready to defend my
Country and my family!
Comment by Frank Haas — June 17, 2012 @ 8:02 am
I’ve always loved to shoot. Crime and the economy have never been a factor. If i find a good deal on ammo or a rifle/handgun i’m gonna grab it. My arsenal may seem excessive to some, but im no different than any other collector. Baning gun sales isn’t gonna stop crime. If someone wants something bad enough they’re gonna get it.
Comment by Stephen — June 17, 2012 @ 8:02 am
I have never owned a firearm in my life until a month ago. The reason I became a gun owner is because we are at a time in our history as a nation in which politicians from both political parties would do anything in order to shred from the Constitution the Second Amendment. I believe this is more than just the presidency of Barack Obama, though he just pushed the envelope far enough for many people to get interested in the subject. However, the threat from members of Congress from both political parties are at play as well.
Comment by Joe — June 17, 2012 @ 8:03 am
In response to Survival Doc, roger that!
Comment by Mel — June 17, 2012 @ 8:05 am
For me, it’s partly for economic reasons: the world is changing, I expect everything to get a lot more expensive, and right now things like classic C&R guns and other good, reliable tools seem like a good bargain that will be a lot more expensive and hard to find in the future. For guns, populations are getting bigger, while loss through accidental damage, abuse, neglect, as well as deliberate destruction by the government, means that these great pieces of history are rare and getting rarer. I’ve found myself more than once wishing that I could have gotten some of these great old bolt-action and semi-auto guns when some of them cost less than a hundred dollars, but I guess right now they are still cheap compared to what they will be when my children are old enough to own, appreciate, and survive with the guns I’m collecting now. Classic guns seem to me like one of the most stable and reliable stores of wealth out there.
Partly, I just like the history and skill that went into making them… most of the guns in my collection are older than I am, and should continue to work about as good as new for decades or centuries to come. Good steel and hardwood – they really don’t make much stuff like that anymore. Some of those guns saw action in one or both world wars, others waited for action through the cold war… some came from countries that no longer exist anymore.
Partly, I think there’s a good chance that they’ll be harder to get in a future where people will wish they had them due to changes in society, government, and the economy. It’s still relatively stable, peaceful, prosperous, and free now, but I don’t expect things to be so forever. Now is the time to prepare for when things might change. If nothing happens in my lifetime, then my children will have something rare and valuable passed down to them.
And partly, my parents and ancestors were not gun owners… I’m one of the first ones in my family with enough disposable income to start buying guns and other things that can be passed down to my children and descendants.
And partly, I do it for fun: I bought one gun as something solid that can be passed down to my children, and got hooked. I was surprised to find what a fun hobby that owning, shooting, collecting, and maintaining guns can be.
And then there’s the zombies. You know those guys are eating peoples’ faces and stuff!?!?
Comment by General_Protection_Fault — June 17, 2012 @ 8:06 am
Guns, ammo, and food will be the measure of wealth when things go bad. May God Bless all of our troops.
Comment by Admiral 00 — June 17, 2012 @ 8:06 am
Forget about zombies, but economic collapse is a very likely here in the US. When that happens, support systems will fail and some of the population will need to resort to taking what they need to survive.
We live in a small town in the burbs that historically had zero crime, but that has changed. We now have burglaries and armed robberies. We know of people who have had their front doors kicked in and held at gunpoint…..in the distant burbs.
We now have what we believe are the necessary guns and ammo to deal with each scenario and are trained and practiced with all. A semi-auto 9MM (my carry gun), a .38/.357 revolver for the wife, a .380 semi-auto, two .22 rifles, a 12 gauge shotgun, an AR 15, and a Henry US Survival .22 rifle.
A great benefit to our “armory” is we love to shoot and visit the range at least once per month (I have a hard time getting the wife to give up the AR so I can shoot it). So we have both security and fun…..can’t beat that.
Comment by JiminGA — June 17, 2012 @ 8:06 am
Shortages of certain ammos come and go. Especially anything chambered for nato rounds. Why? There’s a war going on. One example, 7.62 x 39. Don’t really like ak’s. But if I ever bought one it’d be the American made model. Love my .223 and 7.62, but I cotton to my 7.62 x anything. Of course I have my m4, preferable over ar15, and my ar10 just gives me an erection, but I love antiques because something about the simplicity of the designs intrigue me. And the prices, lol, they always go up before and after elections. Things that make you go…..hummmm.
Comment by Firedancer — June 17, 2012 @ 8:07 am
Far better to have ‘em and not need ‘em than need ‘em and not have ‘em.
Comment by Rob — June 17, 2012 @ 8:08 am
Riots, civil unrest, inflation, regular preparations, nut jobs running around eating people’s faces in Florida…you know, all the stuff you hear about n CNN.
Comment by Mike — June 17, 2012 @ 8:09 am
Made it to fifty years old without a weapon. Obama changed that and now at fifty four have plenty of firepower and always looking for more. Don’t know what’s coming don’t really care just know that I’m ready!!
Comment by Mark — June 17, 2012 @ 8:11 am
BECAUSE I LOVE GUNS!!!!!
Comment by Austin — June 17, 2012 @ 8:11 am
The only things that will be worth a damn after our disastrous economy collapses will be guns and gold.
Comment by John — June 17, 2012 @ 8:13 am
Guns are for my kids future,the Gadson is the flag I fly.God helps those who help themselves
Comment by A Father — June 17, 2012 @ 8:14 am
Recent polls show that once free America is likely to reelect the Dictator-In-Chief and if that happens I anticipate everything from ammunition restrictions to gun bans and ultimately the Second Revolutionary War. I have a few hundred guns of virtually all common calibers and if he wins I will spend my life savings on ammo.
Comment by Steve — June 17, 2012 @ 8:14 am
I haven’t owned a handgun since 1954 but I bought one the month after Obama was elected. I’m old enough to remember what happened in Germany in the 30′s, and it was obvious that we had a modern day Hitler wannabe (less militaristic of course)on the brink of “leading” this country. Additionally, I’m reasonably certain we will see increasing Muslim activity in the years ahead as Europe is experiencing. Couple that with the increase in the attitude that violence is the first option to solving any problem leaves me in an apprehensive state.
Comment by Gil Forbes — June 17, 2012 @ 8:14 am
This is the first time in a while that my family can afford buying more guns. Just bought a new 1911, and building another AR-15. Gun manufactures are pushing the Obama gun scare just so they can raise prices. Atleast things are better than they were, remember when base model ARs were over $1000?
Comment by Brian — June 17, 2012 @ 8:15 am
I’ve been buying guns, ammo and other preps because there’s too much unsurety in the world and I feel better being prepared. God helps those that help themselves after all! Between the anti-gun fools out there and the wierd things that are being done to food, I feel better stocking up on ammo and canning my own food straight from the farmer. My personal safety and putting good food on my table are my responsibility not the government’s. So I prep. I train and I prep. Everyone needs a hobby after all.
Comment by Janine — June 17, 2012 @ 8:17 am
This election is without a doubt the most important one in my lifetime. How in God’s name Obama ever got elected just amazes me, the stupidity of it all. We have to have change and we have to be prepared to keep that change in what can be the explosive midst of a radial uprising. I have never seen or heard more racial unrest since this nation elected an Afro-American; one would think the opposite. The most important issue is to be prepared to defend your family, feed your family and keep them safe and healthy. I pray none of us will ever have to, but I will be prepared.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 8:18 am
I am a political moderate, not a tax hater, and I dislike both presidential candidates, though I do not dislike them equally. I do not like hothead talk of any kind. I worked in skilled trades most of my life and do not like the campaign against the unions, since it only leads to the wealthy having all the money. This country became great with most people making a decent living. That seems to be slipping away from us, the willingness to pay a decent wage. I am an NRA life member and have hunted and enjoyed firearms shooting all my life. Some are ugly and inaccurate, but others are beautiful and simply feel good in your hands, even better to shoot, proud to own them and/or carry them on my person. I applaud the NRA’s success in sweeping away the restrictive and elitist carry permit systems of the 60s, think any state’s carry permit should be good everywhere by law including on Native American reservations. Freedom of movement. I am skeptical of open carry for practical reasons but do not think it should be banned by law. Carrying a concealed pistol and being willing to use it has prevented violence to me a couple times in my 60 years, and I am REALLY glad about that – more practicality. I believe in the idea of heroic rescue by common citizens even when I know it is probably unlikely to happen – too many variables we can’t perceive. I am not afraid and will not be bullied by anyone. Ever.
I heard about Appleseed rifle marksmanship training and took my boy. We both liked it. Learned to shoot rifles with tremendous precision. Bought two rifles for that. I kept shooting and later bought a Garand rifle and several hundred rounds for it. I’m not any kind of prepper. I’m a Westerner, and self-reliance is simply strong there. It has to be. I don’t think people realize how powerful our government is. There is lots of fantasy talk about fighting or violently resisting the government, usually federal. I laugh at that, that’s adolescent fantasy. I think the only remaining purpose of our country is to part the suckers from their money. We are the suckers. If people really want to have a better country, they should start controlling their actions including their mouths and be decent in their conduct, stop wasting precious resources on entertainment devices, save some money for hard times, demand the same from their local and state government officials. The American Civil War was brought on by hothead talk, and nobody really knows how many died in that conflict. Hothead talk and guns. Bad mix. History proves it.
Comment by Whig Party — June 17, 2012 @ 8:18 am
for me this is simple. #1 i like guns for fun
#2 obama is a marxist/ i read his book
#3 ive studied german politics from 1922 thru 1945
#4 when i was young/in the 1950s the slogan was BETTER DEAD THAN
#5 i am a retoired cop
#6 need i say more?
Comment by fred — June 17, 2012 @ 8:19 am
Procure now?
If you are just starting, you are jumping on the caboose. Fast and Furious has showed that it’s intent was to re-establish the assault gun ban. Hillary was quick to point out how many guns were traced back to the US. She did not bother to tell they were stacking the deck against us.
Then the Zimmerman incident, left was quick to jump on it for gun ban purposes. BATF is now looking to ban “certain” shotguns because the are “unsporting” by their criteria. I don’t see anything in the constitution that refers to “sporting” arms.
The original pretext for the want to ban the civilian version of the M-16 was that it had no “sporting” purpose. Now it is the largest produced sporting rifle in the country.
The admin tried to get the EPA to ban ammunition recently even though congress specifically set ammunition out of their perview.
Why does nearly every federal agency have a heavily armed tac team? How about hi cap mag bans?
If you want protection, do it now, prices and availability will go to the extreems as we get closer to November.
Why did the thing in office want a civil police force the size of the US Army and with equal funding? Equivilant of the KGB, GRU or the NKVD to “police” us?
The choice is yours, i am not saying buy or not, just look at the political, economic and social polarizing and decide where you want to be located in the situation.
As Patric Swazey said in Red Dawn, if you are going to die, die standing up(for your rights), not as sheeple.
BOTTOM LINE IS, THE GOVENMENT IS TRYING TO REMOVE FIREARMS FROM OUR HANDS, ELIMINATING OUR ABILITY TO RESIST THEIR TYRANNICAL ACTIONS TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Comment by MIKE — June 17, 2012 @ 8:22 am
It’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
I am a father of 4 children and I fear a break down of basic services due to various economic situations. I am not insinuating this would be a permanent problem but definitely something that could happen for a short period of time, and I need to be able to protect my family. We were living in California, specifically in Northridge when the Northridge Earthquake happened and believe me I have seen desperation in action and there is no way I would be without a few firearms in the home. It is not just the firearms though, it is also the MRE’s, Freeze dried foods, the Water Bob’s, the water purification systems, and other emergency supplies with the storage containers. See the first line again
Comment by Richard Gwinn — June 17, 2012 @ 8:22 am
I didn’t buy my first gun until I was 47 or 48, and that was soon after Obama was elected, because I didn’t want my right to own one taken away. I always wanted one anyway, but his election sealed the deal. He’s the best gun salesman there is! In 3 short years I bought a .40 S&W, an AK-47, AR-15, Mossberg 500 pistol grip 12 ga., Marlin .22 bolt action, and a single shot 20 ga. The last 2 were for my son though.
While my AR was on order (for 10 months), me and my son walked into the gun shop to buy mealworms for fishing. I walked out with the AK and forgot the meal worms!
If the shit never hits the fan, I’ll just pass the guns and ammo on to my boys.
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 8:23 am
Reading this thread is enough to make one get armed.
I am all for the 2nd amendment, I own a large variety of firearms and multiple assault rifles, and I tell you, this thread is a fine example of the nonsense that gives the anti gun crowd a rationale to attack gun rights.
I own firearms because I like to shoot, because I wish to protect my family under any circumstances, and because they will retain value in even the worst of financial climates.
It makes me sick to see all the racism and ignorance among gun owners in this thread. You are doing a disservice to all American gun owners by acting like a bunch of fools, and frankly some of you are clearly not responsible or sensible enough to own pointy sticks, let alone guns. Knock it off and act like adults.
Comment by Casey — June 17, 2012 @ 8:23 am
Pretty much all of the above. Crash of the dollar, Race Riots (can’t wait:<), Martial law. In my opinion America has quietly become a socialist society. Half the people sitting around expecting to be paid for and the other half just realizing that our political leaders have made it impossible to get ahead without cheating, lying, stealing. Hard work and honesty do not pay off in this country anymore. Cheating and lying to make a quick million does. History proves over and over that humans revolt when they feel hopeless. I feel hopeless about our future here. I really do think America is a powder keg waiting for a spark. I will never give up my guns alive. NEVER.
Comment by Hubba Bubba — June 17, 2012 @ 8:24 am
I believe our country is headed for serious financial difficulties. There are many people dependent on various forms of social welfare (e.g. welfare, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, UI, disability, or food stamps). Many of these people are not going to place nicely when the music stops and there are no buyers for our debt.
I also have zero faith that either political party will be able to make the hard decisions. I think people are dreaming if they buy into this myth. There are a variety of special-interest groups with either political party, and the politicians are pandering to them and their lobbying $$$.
Comment by Peter S — June 17, 2012 @ 8:26 am
I had only had four guns before obama got into office. Now I have two 48 gun gun safes full. If we don’t have our 2nd amendement I feel we don’t have part of our freedom. obama has done such a poor job, he shouldn’t even vote for himself this time. What a joke the last four yrs have been
Comment by bill gloshen — June 17, 2012 @ 8:26 am
If you do not like the message of this site you need to wake up and smell the Constitution burning!! Obama is a Communists!! Be ready to fight!
Comment by Frank Haas — June 17, 2012 @ 8:27 am
To Whig Party. I’m from the West also. Although I live in Nevada, I actually live further West that LA.! I see the recent union struggle as right. In the public sector, a city, or state you cannot be held hostage
to union demands. In the private sector I’m all for unions. You carry a concealed weapon…….you see the reasons why around you and know the consequences when your not prepared. I don’t go around looking for trouble, and I will not hide in fear when trouble comes. You don’t have to stand tall to prove yourself, you just have to stand. I believe most good Americans are that way.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 8:27 am
I have always purchased guns, then Obama got elected so i bought more thinking they would be harder and more expensive to get, now i don’t think i will be buying any more. I believe it is over, 1. Obama and H. Clinton have just about everything in place to outlaw all guns through the UN (don’t forget GATT). 2. China is about to become the #1 super power of the world, we most of all understand what that means, I hope!. #3 We are 16 trillion in debt (at least on one set of books) and we have 10 times that in unfunded liability, heck i can’t even pay my house off much less 160 trillion dollars!. All this can go a few different ways, all bad for us, us meaning hard working Americans, in the end we will be flat broke. Guns i have plenty, ammo enough to get started, but i think we have bigger fish to fry. Wake up America its about to get very ugly.
Comment by Shaun — June 17, 2012 @ 8:31 am
After several years of not having any guns, I bought my first one (Savage 12FV .223)for coyote hunting in Iowa. Because of clowns like nobama that was quickly followed by an Armalight M15A2 and an XD9. I have sence added several more tactical firearms and one sporting .243. Even my 22.250 has a tactical type stock for long range shooting. Because of corruption and colapse, there will always be another Trayvon Martin, Janet Napitano and Barack Obama out there to interfere with the American way of life, serenity and comfort. I now have a CCW and I never leave home with out it. I live too close to Ruidoso, New Mexico for that following last weeks bust of Los Zetas #2 leader. Did I mention I am looking for a Charter Arms Bulldog?
Comment by Chuck Stonex — June 17, 2012 @ 8:31 am
It’s a little surprising that you have to ask. The comments so far tell the story pretty well: 1) We see guns as an essential part of being prepared for what the world can throw at us and 2) We really like them.
For me personally, it’s a solid investment in an economy where there aren’t too many good investments left. Also, it’s becoming clear that the anti-gunners have failed at the federal level, so they’re going to try the global level instead (witness Hillary’s endorsement of the UN Small Arms Treaty). But most importantly, I (and many other commentors before me) look at the unrest in the world and see the potential for upheaval in life as we know it. Firearms are the primary means of ensuring that what’s mine remains mine.
Any prepared person is armed.
Comment by Plunk — June 17, 2012 @ 8:31 am
I live in Socialist New York state, where they are afraid of law abiding citizens who own guns. The pistol permit process is a fluking joke. Had one for years and because I worked out of state sometimes(ECONOMY STUPID) the state finally decided I had to reapply. Had to sell my entire collection of old guns. Now I have high powered long guns that can kill a deer at 1200 plus yards and that is okay. The NRA does nothing about this kind of stuff. Good luck trying to protect yourself without a pistol closeup. Just shoot them before they get close and let their god sort them out. Heil Breck Insane Obummer!!! ABO 2012
Comment by JAMES — June 17, 2012 @ 8:34 am
@Casey: I guess you were under a rock when the black panthers were spewing all their bullshit a few weeks ago! You’re the idiot if you think they like you for real lmfao! Look at it this way: when they were calling for a race war you thought it was silly but when there is 300 million people in the world its a damn miracle that a few hundred of them that are off their rocker to take that serious and start shooting! Think of it that way…. Now who is the idiot?
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 8:34 am
For almost as long as I can remember, my family has had guns. I enjoy shooting. My sister and brother-in-law enjoy shooting. My children enjoy shooting. So we buy guns and own guns, and of course when you have guns you also need ammo. Shoot, my bubba-in-law even has a cannon.
I enjoy the freedom to go out to my sister and bubba-in-law’s place, which is big enough for a little controlled plinking, and shoot off a few rounds occasionally. It’s a good feeling to know that my Taurus 9mm (the same model as carried by the Brazilian military) will empty over a hundred rounds as fast as I can pull the trigger and change clips, with zero concern about a jam or misfire. Not that I’d ever NEED to, but just knowing that I COULD, if I ever had to. Of course, the neighbors for miles around can hear it, and say “it’s THOSE people again…”
But here’s the real reason I own guns. Not long ago, I was over at my mother’s house doing some maintenance, and a gunfight broke out several blocks over. Now, this is SUPPOSED to be a nice neighborhood … but there it was, sounding just like Chicago or DC or other places where you can’t legally own guns. The sad reality is that in our American society today, we NEED our lawfully owned firearms for personal protection, even on the best day.
It’s a very good situation when something you need is also something you truly enjoy.
Comment by Jim in Texas — June 17, 2012 @ 8:35 am
I enjoy shooting and reloading. I collect firearms from World War II as it is a period of history that holds my intrest. My collection is not limited to that; Old law enforcement items, East Bloc, American classics. People say I’m parnoid because I carry everwhere I go, but sadly the old saying ‘The poilce are never around when you need them.’ is too true.
Comment by Erik — June 17, 2012 @ 8:35 am
back as a child, dad taught us boys responsibility and conservation with a gun. it was a tool for collecting game to eat and protection from snakes and snakey people.
i never remember the thought of a gov’t collaspe…or anything that strikes fear and uncertainty unto the population as we face today. one would be rather foolish to think that they could have enough arms and ammo to single handed deal with a military type force. i do believe that a empty gun is useless…i’d rather have an old tire iron…and before they restrict and disarm our great nation…ammo will completely disappear from store shelves…and this will happen over night with no warning it is coming down…so sayeth the shepard…so sayeth the flock…your worst enemy wille your nieghboe who didn’t take prior action and wants to take and rob your stuff…that’s the domestic enemy we must identify and eradicate from our society…….
Comment by big jake — June 17, 2012 @ 8:36 am
@ casey I meant theU.S. not the world
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 8:40 am
@Tim
You call me an idiot, but all I see if someone terrified of black people because of what they heard on TV, etc. It is also a bit silly to accuse someone of living under a rock then claiming there are 300 million people in the world. Skin color has nothing to do with the worth of a human being, and you are behaving much like the stereotypical “nigger” you fear so greatly. Ignorantly, loudly, and with threats and expectations of violence.
Then again as you clearly have the intellect of an angry child with a head injury, I just hope you forget to vote again.
Comment by Casey — June 17, 2012 @ 8:42 am
1. It’s my right.
2. I love to shoot.
3. Work I’m a law enforcement officer.
4. Self protection.
5. There’s always something new I’ve just got to have.
Comment by Robert C. — June 17, 2012 @ 8:43 am
I shoot because it’s fun. I’ve been reading the responses and what a pile of paranoid crap is posted here. Giving money to the NRA? At the bottom of all their requests for handouts, they are very specific that “donations” are not tax deductible. Why is that? Because you’re giving money to a business entity. There is nothing charitable about the NRA. Remember, there are liars, damn liars and then you have the NRA. I know everyone who is a member must get their propaganda. The next time you get something political from this group, check out what they say, really check what they want you to believe. You’ll find that everything they are telling you is either a pure lie, or they have taken something out of context and twisted the facts to make their argument sound scary enough to make you worry. Sadly enough perceptions really are realities for so many of you out there. Your little guns and assault rifles aren’t going to save you from anything. If the the great “collapse” does come, we’re all finished. So you preppers and anarchists and whatever else lurking in the shadows, your paranoia is making a lot of people rich…and that’s all you are accomplishing. In closing, boys and girls, I shoot because it’s fun. I think I already mentioned that.
Comment by Jake — June 17, 2012 @ 8:43 am
My wife and I shoot a lot for fun. We live in an area where we can just go out and shoot. The other reason is that response time from the Sheriff is 45 minutes to an hour We continue to buy more and different guns because we also collect. We are not afraid of the Zombie Apocalypse. If you met our relatives they are far more scary.
Comment by Harvey — June 17, 2012 @ 8:45 am
Liberial Progeressive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 8:47 am
I buy guns because I need them.Rossi has a gun called the Circuit Judge,it’s a lever action revolver rifle! Who dosn’t need that? Plus if Kim Kardashian’s ass gets any bigger someone will have to stop it! I’ll be that man!
Comment by Tom — June 17, 2012 @ 8:47 am
Greetings,
I have always enjoyed the sport or hobby of hunting or target shooting. I’ve been a bit more active at buying weapons as of the last few years mainly because my children are grown, and loans have been paid off. Now I have the money to play again, plus my son is a Drill Sergeant in the United States Army and he has served two tours of duty in Iraq. He and I are greatly enjoying our freedom to have weapons that he fought to protect, among other things! Thanks for the Soap Box.
Comment by Dennis Joiner — June 17, 2012 @ 8:49 am
I learned to shoot in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. In January 1995, I bought my Glock 17 and got more interested in handguns. Then, in 2008, when Emperor Obozo was elected, I dumped my AARP membership, joined the NRA, started shooting more often, then last December, I obtained my CCW permit, started attending NRA hand gun classes at the local range. I am planning to buy an AR-15, a 12-guage shotgun and as many weapons as I can afford between now and the election. NEVER have I feared so much for our Republic as I do now. NOBODY in office has any respect for the Constitution of the United States of America and I have NO RESPECT for about 90% of those holding office now.
My fellow Americans, it is time to stock up on guns, ammo and supplies as we now fear the governement. A famous quote “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When people fear the government, there is tyranny.” Thomas Jefferson wrote that and he was soooooo correct.
Stay safe my fellow Americans and be armed and ready and pray for the future of our great Country.
Comment by ShootingFoodman — June 17, 2012 @ 8:51 am
I’m buying as much as I can afford, of all essential supplies. We are about one or two political events away from complete disaster. The current trend of totalitarianism and domestic spying from our own Government is the worst I have seen in my lifetime. The NDAA, internment camps, draconian executive orders and dysfunctional congress are leading us all to a potentially very unhappy ending. If at all possible, please vote to restore the U.S. Constitution.
Comment by Ben Franklin — June 17, 2012 @ 8:52 am
I buy guns and ammo for two reasons: 1. I don’t trust the democrats not to lead us into destruction and 2. We all need to be preparedfor the Zombie Apocolypse.
Comment by Shroomlicker — June 17, 2012 @ 8:52 am
Liberial Progressive !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 8:52 am
I’m scared , very scared …of what you ask ? Obama scares me , but he’s just one man….It’s all the people that voted for him and are going to vote for him again that scare the hell out of me. I hope I’m wrong but if not I don’t think the USA can take another term with Obama.
(BEWARE OF STUPID PEOPLE IN MASSES)
Comment by Bill — June 17, 2012 @ 8:53 am
Now in my 40s, I’ve been lucky to live my life during a period of (relative) peace, prosperity, and stability. However, as you look back at human and natural history, this is not the normal state of the world.
We will eventually swing back to the other side of the pendulum. Change always comes – political, racial, economic, war, weather, famine, aliens, whatever.
When it comes, I will have an advantage that many others can’t have, or won’t have – a dozen common guns in common calibers, and thousands of rounds of matching ammo.
And until that upheaval comes, I can have some fun at the range.
Comment by Joey — June 17, 2012 @ 8:55 am
OVER 50 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IS SITTING ON THE PORCH DRINKING BEER AND WAITING ON THIER CHECK IN THE MAIL. ANOTHER 20% ARE DRAWING UNEMPLOYMENT. AT SOME POINT IN THE NEAR FUTURE THE GOVERMENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THE GIVE ME PROGRAMS. THESE PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE CHECK IS THEIR RIGHT AND WHEN THEY STOP COMING THERE WILL BE RIOTING,LOOTING AND STEALING FROM THOSE THAT WORK FOR WHAT THEY HAVE. THE GOVERMENT WILL TRY TO STOP THE SHOOTING OF THE THIEVES BY STOPPING THE SUPPLY OF ARMS AND AMMO.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE A VICTIM YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A SUPPLY OF GUNS AND AMMO ON HAND.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO HAVE ENOUGH TO ARM YOUR NEIGHBORS THAT THOUGHT YOU WERE CRAZY AND THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN, SO THEY HAVE NONE.
BUY ARMS THAT YOU WILL MOST LIKELY BE ABLE TO FIND BLACK MARKET AMMO FOR.
Comment by hog611 — June 17, 2012 @ 8:56 am
Life Rule Number 2:
You are responsible four you’re well-being. No one else can or will be!
Comment by Cwctx — June 17, 2012 @ 8:56 am
Though I love to shoot and hunt and owning guns for that reason alone should be sufficient – there is a pragmatic side that needs to be addressed; stocking up on Guns and Ammo, for the following reasons…
1) Obama (the most corrupt president the US has seen to date), along with his key anti-gun minions – Holder, Clinton, Napolitano. A second term will mean a battle to preserve our Bill of Rights and specifically the 2nd amendment.
2) Social disorder – Riots when Zimmerman is found not guilty (re: riots when Rodney King arrested); The OWS movement will get more violent as leftist anarchists push more destructive agendas on society, and general class warfare generated by the Obama regime.
3) It will be harder to take away what I already have (I hope), than to prevent me from acquiring more.
These are dangerous times, my friends. Be prepared!
Comment by Charles in MA — June 17, 2012 @ 8:58 am
A couple of years ago, I was walking my dog and had stopped to do some obedience training. He was paying attention to me and I to him, so we didn’t notice the guy across the street walking toward us with a companion. When my dog caught sight of them he barked a couple of times, I turned around and saw who it was and told my dog it was okay and he stopped and didn’t snarl or advance on the men. My neighbor’s buddy said, “Next time, I’ve got a .38 with your name on it.” It caught me off guard because I wasn’t used to people walking around armed on my street. I finally noticed the gun, walked up to the guy and told him that my dog wasn’t threatening him and that he should just go on his way and have a good day. I couldn’t help but think that if he had pulled his gun, he would have had to kill me to get to my dog and that I should have weapons of my own and know how to use them if that option was forced upon me. I researched things, bought a handgun, got my carry permit, practiced until I was good, and now if any right-wing gun nut wants to use his peashooter to show what a man he is, I can defend myself and mine to the utmost. The paranoid right has made it necessary for peaceful citizens to walk armed in the streets to defend against them. Congratulations, but don’t think only you have the guns and the knowledge and will to use them. Just another proud left-wing extremist letting you know.
Comment by Henry Smallwood — June 17, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I bought a pistol to replace the one that has in the family since the mid 60′s but thanks to a low life thief who only cares about himself I purchased a new version of the old family favorite Plus like a lot of other people do not trust our present adminstration
Comment by Bob — June 17, 2012 @ 8:59 am
Most people fear upheaval, bad politicians, extremists, 12/21/12, or some disaster. These factor in my decision to own weapons but nothing beats:
The smell of gunpowder and gun oil in the morning
The sound of any weapon firing
The sight of a dime size group
The feel of the tug at your shoulder and in your hand
The technology of yesterday and today side by side
The comradeship of other folks
The mind over matter to prevail
The complete confidence I have to be the decision maker in any situation.
Comment by Mark — June 17, 2012 @ 9:00 am
I buy guns because I like them, and not because I am afraid of the government. In fact my recent purchases have been fueled by the increased availability of money. As far as the rising cost of guns and ammo, that is capitalism. The companies in conjunction with the buyers control the price, there are enough fools willing to spend more they will continue to charge more, their responsibility is to their shareholders profits, not the shooter. They are designed to make a profit, as an American I understand that is what this country is founded on. So when you point your finger at big government remember you have three fingers pointing back at you. In our country it is the consumer that controls prices with demand. Don’t give me a lot of crap about scarcity, I wonder if there is not a manufactured scarcity to motivate the shooter to vote in a particular direction, funny there was no scarcity issue in the non election years, could buy all I wanted last year.
Comment by Mike — June 17, 2012 @ 9:02 am
I carry for personal protection.
I target shoot for practice and fun, so I own a few .22lr also.
By the way, I am a liberal and an NRA member.
Comment by Jay — June 17, 2012 @ 9:02 am
We have had a number of guns for years. Now my children are older, time for them to have some too. Let’s not forget, collecting is collecting, doesn’t matter what it is. Some people collect toys and cars, We collect guns and ammo. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared for whatever comes along. We hope nothing goes wrong in the world, but I sleep better at night, knowing that we don’t rely on the current government for protection, or the UN to provide security. They couldn’t gain control of a ladies’ bingo match.
Cover your own, people. Make sure you have food, water, shelter, security and protection. As you have seen, if there is a problem, our current government either denies there is a problem, or drone attacks it away.
Comment by Lawrence — June 17, 2012 @ 9:02 am
Best reason for buying guns, Obama!!!
It’s going to be hell in this country soon.
What if the election goes for Romney but Obama refuses to leave?
Comment by Jerry — June 17, 2012 @ 9:04 am
I buy guns because I enjoy hunting and, to a lesser degree, target practice. I do not believe anyone wants to prohibit me from owning or shooting guns, but the manufactures and NRA have done a very good job of convincing a ignorant segment of us that the government does. What does this fear do? Drive up sales and membership ($$$). But the fact is the only legislation passed in the last four years will allow us to carry a concealed weapon in national parks.
In my sixty seen years I have learned to never underestimate the ignorance of the American public.
Comment by Benjamin Dover — June 17, 2012 @ 9:06 am
@Tim
About the same amount of black on white crime as before the media frenzy, you just hear about it more. Consider the recent bath-salt-zombie plague. You realize that the media is playing to your fears so they can market iPods and Budweiser to you, right?
Every law abiding citizen has a constitutional right, perhaps even obligation, to be armed and ready to defend their family from danger and tyranny. We are one of very few nations that have such a right for the express purpose of keeping our government from getting too carried away.
Too many people in this thread remind me of the videos of Arabs in the streets screaming “Death to America”. It is not Obama that you folks should be afraid of, it is yourselves. You do more harm to gun rights than any of your opponents just by being loud and foolish.
It’s like the marijuana legalization movement. If you want to legalize marijuana, stop making your spokesmen a bunch of dumbass hippies. If you want to keep your gun rights for another 300 years, you should stop acting like a bunch of rabid dogs and embrace the 2nd amendment with dignity and honor.
Comment by Casey — June 17, 2012 @ 9:06 am
To be honest, I’m concerned about politics. Living in Utah, I’m not concerned about the GOP-controlled legislature trying to abridge 2nd Amendment rights. That’s just not going to happen. But if Obama is reelected, even with a Republican Congress, he’ll be free to try to impose all kinds of gun control via executive orders. He’s already shown a tendency to try to circumvent nanny-state legislation that has no chance of passing the House of Representatives via executive orders impacting the EPA, BATFE and most recently directing ICE to cease deportation of some illegal aliens. If he doesn’t have to worry about reelection after November, that tendency will likely increase. Even if Obama is defeated in November, he could do a lot of damage to our rights as a lame duck before January 2013. Any gun-owner who says that politics isn’t a nagging concern in the back of his or her mind right now is either stupid or a liar.
Comment by Charlie Schill — June 17, 2012 @ 9:07 am
Be Ready!! It will happen by Christmas
Comment by Bucko — June 17, 2012 @ 9:08 am
Ive been a prepper for about 3 years. I got into it just for being more self reliant and trying to produce more of my own food. (Fruits/produce/ chickens/ rabbits) Then i got into storing food and water and finally i realized ill need to protect my family and my little homestead if something were to happen. Things from natural disasters to possible zombie attacks. So now im buying guns that are readily available and have ammo readily averrable. 12 gauges, ar15 and 22s mostly. Then i found that getting ars is relatively hard to get. I contacted many of the bigger companies and they were all backordered on fully assembled rifles and on stripped lowers for months with no guarantee of delivery. I built a few lowers got and put delton (DTI) uppers on them and they work great. Im now getting into 80% lowers and you all should too. Someone should post the laws & info that show that we still have the right to build our own and how to go about doing it. But my last order i found that most all the companies who sell 80%s were back ordered too. A few weeks ago i went to 6 guns stores and wallmarts here in MD and every single one was backordered on 223 556. The 2 Wallmarts said they hadn’t received a shipment in 6 months and they had not idea when they would. So i feel people are buying up everything they can Guns ammo. On a Different note Cheaper than dirt really would have a huge market selling firearms to Marylanders if they ever choose to. I know that we have an approved list and that every gun would have to go thru a FFL. Im willing to bet tons of us would buy guns from you guys. Buds gun shop has some FFL shops that they will sell to because the shop will do all the things MD wants them to do with the bullet and casing. I really love you deals on firearms and would love to be able to spend my money with you.
Comment by john — June 17, 2012 @ 9:08 am
My, My, My, what a bunch we have here. Right Wingers mostly but even Left Wingers stocking up to protect themselves from fear of the other. Why are people buying so much, simple fear by many that they will not have enough. Let’s face it folks control and the fear of it has armed America to a level, never before experienced in the United States. Clinton’s and his scared liberals (including republicans) with their “Assault Weapon Ban” sold guns at a fierce level. Then of course there was the end of the ban and another surge. Rodney King and the fear that generated certainly added to the ‘desire’ to be armed. Then along comes Obama and some of his people’s stupid rhetoric, again the fear of a ban caused a rush to buy up every round of ammo and gun people could get their hands on. You could not even find .22s in some areas. Now we have those silly joke Black Panthers talking about fighting “Whitey” and that they are buying guns and training to have a revolution. Just another joke, but one that again gets people arming themselves.
So I would say that the Democrats and their “gun bans” have armed America. They have certainly done more for the gun industry than any right winger could ever have done. Of course this sillyness has resulted in one good thing. America is clearly the worst place to invade in the world. It has also probably resulted in countering either the right wing nut fascists or the liberals from ever being able to have a take over of the country. The reality is that the fear of it has almost guaranteed that it could never happen. Too many people with too many guns.
Will there be social upheaval caused by some catastrophe? Probably! Then you will have some very prepared people getting along much better than those not prepared. The Mormons and their thing about 6 months to a year of food will have an advantage. The people with guns will have an advantage to protect themselves from those not prepared who wish to “share” it is true. But how many guns and rounds do you need? A .22, a shotgun, a handgun, and a long range rifle. That is about it.
But still those black guns are fun to play with, and waste a lot of ammo playing. I do get a kick out of some of the idiots and their thing about their AK’s. What a joke, but fun to play with when ammo was cheap. Not a serious gun for serious fighting however. A gun for people without much knowledge of guns. Such as Russian soldiers who have never learned to shoot. Or poor idiot militants around the world who have also never learned to shoot. The average 10 year old boy in the country will have fired many, many more shots from the trusty .22 than 99% of the soldiers from China or Russia. And can actually shoot. I doubt they would choose an Ak 47 when an actual accurate rifle is available. Of course I do hope that if someone is shooting at me again, they will be shooting with an AK. I do hope they are not shooting with a scoped 3006 or a 7MM Remmy Mag with a scope or even a Semi-Auto Remington or Browning. I know that I have been entirely missed by a People’s soldier shooting at me from about 100 yards, I do not think even an inept deer hunter would miss me with a shotgun slug from the same range. Do I have one of course; I also had cap pistols. Both are and were fun to play with, but neither is a serious weapon for anyone who has a choice and can shoot.
All this comes to the reason for the increase in buying. It is called marketing, and the unintended creation of a marketing mass. Politics have created the perception of a future “shortage” and the perception of need. Both are fueling the rush to buy. Nothing but a silly perception. Thinking people have always had what they really needed. Anything you cannot carry, you do not need. But of course it is not a matter of need, it is the perception of need.
Well you folks have fun throwing out your wisdom, predjudice, and fears on the subject. I have had my fun.
The perversity of the subject simply delights me.
Comment by Gem — June 17, 2012 @ 9:08 am
-Rex 84
-John Warner Defense Authorization Act
-Operation Gardenplot
-N.D.A.A.
“Police State 4: The Rise of FEMA” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klqv9t1zVww
Need I say more?
Comment by Joe Nobody — June 17, 2012 @ 9:11 am
I by guns because I don’t trust that SOB in the white house or any of his minions. Bad things are about to befall this great nation and all those dead beats “the One” is paying off now, will come for the industrious few when the U.S. falls off the cliff.
Comment by Hammer — June 17, 2012 @ 9:13 am
I think alot of my buddy’s are getting them because we have a spike in disposable income. Ammo isnt cheap and you have to get your priority’s in order before you go off and buy ammo. Yes a lot of people are nuts, best part is they think having 50 guns in a trailer will keep them safe. Little do they know you only need 1, the rest pose a risk, as well as a public safety concern. Most gun owners are your run of the mill keep it in the night stand/closet. Most people that stockpile do not, I repeat DO NOT USE SAFES OR LOCKS.
Just my thoughts.
Comment by Steve — June 17, 2012 @ 9:14 am
Worries of increased gun control are not understated, doesn’t really matter who gets elected. I want to be prepared if something does happen. It is better have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it..
Comment by Foxtrapper — June 17, 2012 @ 9:14 am
Everyone should realize that if obama loses the election there are going to be a lot of angry black people that are going to exact their revenge upon the whites.
Just as they were so happy and celebrating in the streets when he won, they will also take their anger to the streets and attack innocent white and black people that did not vote for obama.
Be prepared. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE IS ON THE WAY!!!
Comment by Paul — June 17, 2012 @ 9:15 am
I served 22 years in the military and believe strongly in the Constitution of the U.S. I am also a Southener so I believe in States rights and I am a student of history, and know that the 2nd amendment was not added to the Constitution to allow me to own a 30-30 to deer hunt, it was added to ensure that my Government feared me and not the other way around. I have increased my firearms purchases and ammunition purchases as in investment as well, as I have with purchases of silver and gold. Do I see the US economy failing and another government Katrina response, yes, only this time nation wide. As was stated previously, this administration, should it be re-elected by the American sheeple, will take the gloves off, and try to turn the US into Illinois. Sound crazy? Look at the facts, not what the media spoon feeds you. Good luck and God Bless us all.
Comment by Jake Kalwap — June 17, 2012 @ 9:15 am
My wife and I work very hard for whats ours, I’ll be damned if I will let some low life try and take it from us. My wife lovesto shoot her own 1911 45 and her s&w Sigma 9, she is a better shot than my friends who also like to shoot. As the unrest in the world keeps getting worse we all need to be prepared to fight for what we have (our freedom). Those of us that are prepared will survive those that are not will not. I reload all my own ammo, and have stock pilled several thousands of rounds in several different areas so if we have to move we have ammo where we need it.
Comment by hunterman — June 17, 2012 @ 9:15 am
i buy them because i live on earth, i need them to do some of my duties in the Constitution, a great investment and last, but definitely not least, they are fun!!
Comment by glen jackson — June 17, 2012 @ 9:16 am
I think like millions of other Americans we buy guns because we want to have means of protecting ourselves and our familities. Secondly with the Obama administration and his minions the Second Admendment is under attack and we need to be prepared for increased costs in both guns and ammo. We have a SEcond Admendment for a reason and should it become necessary to make a statement that we will not give up our rights we will have the means to do just that.
Comment by nickie55 — June 17, 2012 @ 9:16 am
I own 5 handguns and 5 long guns, some combat and some hunting. I bought them because the USA has been becoming a more unsafe place ever since the days of Lyndon Asshole Bains Johnson and the start of the welfare state. Under Obama and Holder the changes are accelerating. There is so much black on white crime and it is being minimized in the press. We have to protect our own selves, the government will no longer do it for us. God bless you all and good luck to all.
Comment by Rod — June 17, 2012 @ 9:17 am
I love to shoot and reload! I feel are 2nd amendment rights are being threatened by a bunch of Supreme Court Judges who can overturn 200+ years of gun ownership in a single day!All that has to happen is for one more Liberal asshole to get on the court and torpedo our rights.That is beyond scary and unacceptable.Idiots like Bloomberg,Obama,Hillary,Schumer etc. are enemies of freedom and should be treated as such.I work in the inner city and have for 15+ years.Word on the street is if Zimmerman walks there will be hell to pay. If Obama gets voted out just watch you’re back. I’ve already heard how they won’t give a Black Man a second term because he’s pissing of rich white people.I’m a minority myself and this kind of blind,racial bilge makes me quake in my shoes.It seems at every turn someone feels they’re getting screwed and they want to take out their frustrations violently.Never mind they themselves should shoulder the blame for their own shortcomings in most cases.So yes,self defense and peace of mind to protect my Family is no.1.When things turn ugly the police or authorities won’t be there for you,they’ll be overwhelmed.
Comment by cree — June 17, 2012 @ 9:17 am
I am building ammo supply and a home arsenal to prep for Economic/Social melt down. The veneer of civilization is only 5 meals and three days thick. Post elections in November and the economic traisl in the world being the prospect of roaming hordes in open insurrection all too real. Also, I do not trust the growing police state.
Comment by S.W. Remington — June 17, 2012 @ 9:17 am
I would say my biggest thing is for protection secondly it is a very good investment. When the feds decide to do away with gun and ammo sales guns will be worth there weight in gold. Plus what good is a Jar-Head without a shitload of guns and ammo. I will have to go with some others on the ZOMBIE Theory also. I am sure there won’t be nothing in the world like setting on the front porch at the ranch drinking my coffee enjoying the peace and quite with my wife and the both of us (and my little girl with her pink daisy BB Gun) picking off ZOMBIES.
Comment by Jarhead — June 17, 2012 @ 9:18 am
SO THAT THE YANKEES CANT COME AND KILL US TO STEAL OUR LAND AND ROB US AGAIN….
Comment by C.C. LESTERS — June 17, 2012 @ 9:21 am
Looking at the President Barrock Obama it is evident that we have a radical left socialist in the oval office.His entire cabinet including his Czars are socialist or radicals. He has violated our Constitutional Rights and has no respect for the Constitution or the citizens.
I never thought in my entire life that I would be at this junction in my life where I think we may be faced with defending our freedom from within our own Government.
I’m a ex military vet who took an oath to defend our Constitution and defend our country from foreign and domestic enemies .This oath was for life it had no time limit.
I think it is time all Americans read your Declaration Of Independence and Constitution, our forefathers wrote this document to protect us from tyranny. At this moment we are faced with the threat of tyranny from a person who is suppose to be a US Citizen.This is real . I pray for resolve this November where we can once again turn our weapons into tools of rebuilding this nation .If not I will meet you on the Greens across America my fellow men and women American Patriots.
Comment by Lou — June 17, 2012 @ 9:21 am
I buy guns for several reasons. I love to hunt and target shoot. Personal protection is a high prority now. I also believe if Obama gets re-elected, He will do he can to take away our 2nd Amendment rights. He will put such high taxes on guns and ammo that you will not be able to afford them. Sales in my area of Minnesota are at record levels. Some stores sell out of ammo within two days of getting it in stock. The some with some guns.
I also feel that some sort of civil upreising is in the near future, With a president who does all he can to divide the country. I have enough guns for now, So I am stocking up on ammo when I can afford it.
Bearcat, Minnesota
Comment by Bearcat — June 17, 2012 @ 9:22 am
Watch Greece. That is our near future, because we continue to bow to the parasite class.
Comment by Joey — June 17, 2012 @ 9:22 am
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Comment by Chuck Stonex — June 17, 2012 @ 9:23 am
I don’t care at all about legalizing pot, even if I wanted to do it I work government contractors and wouldn’t give that kinda money up for it! All the evidence points to trayvon being the 1st to actually physically harm someone( someone asking you where you are going is not grounds to assault someone) and its still the white mans fault! A Hispanic man shoots a black man and the blacks call for violence against whites!!!! But I do agree with a lot of what you said though and I couldve worded a few things differently including the idiot remark. But I do see that as our biggest threat…. L.A. Riots, 60′s riots,Katrina ( I mean who else would shoot at a helo trying to rescue them),everything in Florida,the black panthers and the voter intimidation that they got away with! I worked 13 hrs last night I’m crashing so feel free to dog me all you want lol!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 9:24 am
I buy guns primarily for recreational shooting. However with the uncertainty in these times, the unstated agenda of the current administration to limit or ban guns I feel it is now a necessity. 2nd amendment, use it or lose it!
Comment by Crusty — June 17, 2012 @ 9:24 am
Anyone thinking on taking on our military/government should what ever happen would be like having a squirt gun to a .357. The reasons I have guns is for personal protection from the masses and hunting.
Comment by Rodney Shell — June 17, 2012 @ 9:25 am
Ok Look alot of people are buying all these fancy guns, I am in Law Enforcement
and Retired Military. Unfortunately the way the world is today who knows what is going to happen. As for myself I keep it simple, a good shotgun one that is easily
available and easy to get parts for, Remington 870 Reliable thousands made etc.
Hand Guns 9MM and 40 Glock. Very light and relible, ammo all over the place easy to find. One assault rifle your preference just remember ammo could be hard to find. So am I buying guns no. You will need lots of ammo to begin. If the world or the U.S. does go to hell you will need to defend your home first. But if you need to boogy out quick all those fancy guns that cost you thousands are not going to do you any good with out ammo. Shotgun slung over back, pistol on your side and assault rifle at the ready. Wife and kids with backpacks stocked and maybe and extra hand gun or two but as much ammo as you can carry confortably. Remember all these survivalist,s and doomsday experts have never done this before either. Go with your gut and what you know. You need to be more concerned with if you can pull the trigger when you need to.
Comment by Gunner — June 17, 2012 @ 9:25 am
I’ve been a shooter for > 40 years. I recently took a new interest in handguns and developing my pistol shooting skills. One problem before was being able to find an adequate short range to practice at. I live out in the country now and own my own ranges. Also, I have taken to conceal carry because I now live in a state where I can do that legally. I have gotten an NRA Certification and am helping those others who are wanting to learn to shoot for the first time.
Comment by GGG — June 17, 2012 @ 9:27 am
I OWN GUNS BECAUSE SHARP STICKS AND CLUBS ARE OUTDATED. IT SHOULD BE A FAIR FIGHT IF I’M THREATENED.
Comment by PHIL PUCCIA — June 17, 2012 @ 9:27 am
My answer is simple: Uncertainty. I believe that protection of myself and my family is my first priority. The basics for that are water, food, shelter, and defense. Guns are a key component of defense and food (hunting). I was literally in the middle of the start of the Detroit riots back in the 60′s as a child and have been in other places around the US and other countries just before or after a riot so I’ve seen the illogical and violent ways people can behave up close and personal. Whether it starts due to economics, politics, natural disaster or something else is irrelevant. It has happened, it will happen. I have had guns and knives pulled on me at different times in my life. Guns are the great equalizer in these situations.
I also believe it is inevitable that over time there will be increasing pressure to limit gun ownership, carry, and use. Therefore, procuring guns now makes sense.
Comment by Jim S — June 17, 2012 @ 9:30 am
I buy guns for a couple reasons. One, to protect my family and dogs from the wildlife out side. We have lots of bears and coyotes that are very use to people and have broken into homes in the area, smelling for food. Reason number two is home defense, the home we rent is a very old cabin and has no security features. And third but not last is ICE. I don’t stock up on a ton of ammo but i have a box of 200 rounds (100 each for my 2 guns) if something were to go down and we needed to hunt or protect what we have from others. Don’t have the money yet to just buy a gun because it’s fun to shoot.
Comment by Kyle b — June 17, 2012 @ 9:32 am
Because I can……assets, defense, and the only tangible item in the country that will always have value.
Comment by RR — June 17, 2012 @ 9:33 am
I buy guns because I feel there will come soon a time when we all will be forced to potect ourselves, as our polititions federal, state, and local have decided when it comes to budget cuts,instead of cuting non-essential jobs, our police and firemen should be the first to go. I live in Bay City, Mi. In this state we have 3 of the top 5 cities in the U.S. that are murder capitals. If we do not protect ourselves, we will have no potection!
Comment by Bruce Barcia — June 17, 2012 @ 9:34 am
Firearms are simply tools and just as I have several different types of hammers I also have different types of firearms to fit my needs as I perceive them to be. As the needs change so does my collection of tools. One can get by with a pair of vise grips, an adjustable wrench and maybe some duct tape so I guess for those who think a .22 is all they need good for them, I like choosing the right tool for the job.
Comment by ToolMan — June 17, 2012 @ 9:35 am
@Charlie Schill — You said “Any gun-owner who says that politics isn’t a nagging concern in the back of his or her mind right now is either stupid or a liar.”
You are exactly right.
For the record, I was the Libertarian Party nominee (in other words, on the November ballot) for US Congress District 21 here in Texas in 2006, 2008, and 2010; and a candidate this year (I lost at the convention). I’m also a life member of the NRA. Although I haven’t made it as far as I need to go to truly be able to change things, I’m working on it.
All of us need to do as much as we can to preserve our rights and to lawfully exercise them. And this REQUIRES some level of political involvement, even if it’s only as little as voting, occasionally displaying a bumper sticker, or sending what contributions you can to bona fide Second-Amendment candidates. Got time but no money? Most candidates will welcome campaign volunteers, even for just a few hours. And most gun-aware organizations can use volunteers, too.
And don’t think that your involvement needs to be directly tied to a candidate, a party, or a Second Amendment group. Did you ever consider that the Girl Scouts have citizenship-related badges? You already know that the Boy Scouts offer several shooting-related and citizenship-related merit badges.
This is where the REAL grass-roots of politics begins.
Comment by Jim in Texas — June 17, 2012 @ 9:35 am
I buy guns and tons of ammo because no one knows whats going to happen, with the failing gov., drugs and crime, who knows. I also like to shoot them. The gun dealers here say buy them up something big is getting ready to happen. The way I see it you’ll be able to buy guns but no ammo… Hell, I bought 1000 rounds of 223 ammo, 1000 rounds of 308 ammo 1000 rounds of 22mag hollow points and a few home defense goodies for my 12 and 410 guage shot guns, and two weeks later I got the ATF calling me wanting to know why??? They said your red flagged anytime you buy a 1000 rounds of any ammo… WTF??? there’s something wrong there when they do that but they let people get by with buying a illegal gun from dopers and gun runners in any alley in a big city, they know it goes on but do little about it but pick on me because I bought a few 1000 rounds of ammo.. You know with a few guys target practicing and playing on a gun range 1000 rounds can go quick. The gov/ammo makers or somebody are all ready making ammo with short life span gun powder. and why is that??? to sell more ammo or make sure when needed our ammo may not be any good. I look for we the people at one time get completely fed up with the system and take matters into our own hands and I’ll be there and ready!! I have a small question to all, since 9/11 FEMA has been building the prison like facilitys all over the country with 20 ft. fences and razor wire on top and they are built to keep people in not out.. Theres 5 of them in my state in different areas just sitting empty. I feel its for people like us who are going to get fed up with system and revolt and they won’t know what to do but house us there. Anybody know anything about this??? Believe me there in all states, and all sitting empty.
This country was built by God,Guts,and Courage to stand up for what we believed in. Like some one else said above When Guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns. I’m no outlaw but I’ll be damned if the gov. will take my guns away!!!
GOD.GUNS AND COUNTRY is one of the main rules we should all live by.
Comment by Bob Smith — June 17, 2012 @ 9:37 am
The only guns worth buying now and in the foreseen future are ones that untraceable i.e. private party, buy gold and ammo that will be 6 and 1/2 dozen the other.
Comment by Shaun — June 17, 2012 @ 9:37 am
With our rights disappearing an a handful of people deciding what is best for us people need to be prepared to defend what is right. Our government is trying to turn its people into slaves for the wealthy an it is working. At some point our country will collapse from the greed of the rich. History shows that powerful counties fall . I personally am stocking up before our politicians make it impossible to get firearms . Buy buy buy. Like the Republic of Illinois want and do strip or rights all they can.
Comment by Joe k — June 17, 2012 @ 9:38 am
1. UK? They have disarmed the Law Abiding and now have an increase in Violent Crime.
2. What and Why are you buying guns? A.) No rifles made in 45 Winchester Magnum so I am having a M1 Carbine made up as a 45 Win. Mag. Rifle.
B.) 25 Auto, or 25 ACP have not been characterized in long guns so I am working on a rifle conversion to 25 Auto caliber, I already have a 23.5 inch long barrel blank, and have commissioned a gun armory to modify a bolt to match the caliber, later I will convert a lever action rifle to this caliber to experiment with.
c.) Next planned project is a 30 M1 Carbine caliber rifle with a one in ten inch rifled barrel to experiment with lower weight, higher velocity, loads.
These are long term experiments to study effects of different projectiles and loads on accuracy at various ranges and to answer curiosity questions.
Comment by William Stewart — June 17, 2012 @ 9:38 am
i have always been into guns since i was young my father taught me how to shoot at a young age and ive loved it ever since..but i will admit here lately i have been buying ammo and supply’s on a monthly basis, i have purchased two new handguns and plan on buying several more assault type weapons in the near future and other types of survial gear and have never really thought about why till now..its not that iam worried about the end of the world crap but more the collapse of society and people turning on each other so iam more looking at protecting my loved ones..this whole zombie thing has me scratching my head thinking what the hell!! but its entertaining anyhow..iam more afraid of our goverment and our horrible president to honest with you than i am of anything else so yeah stock up on everything before it’s all illegal thanks to OBAMA!!aka..ONE BIG Ass MISTAKE AMERICA!!!
Comment by Dirty D — June 17, 2012 @ 9:39 am
I am buying guns and ammo for two reasons: the potential for riots and civil disobedience (occupy crowd, radicals, fanatics of the left and right, and a domestic jihad if a major jihadie attack occurs); and the possibility of anti-gun laws and gun confiscations.
Comment by Author Lee — June 17, 2012 @ 9:41 am
Zombie Apocalypse — DUH!
Comment by Steve Shortsleeve — June 17, 2012 @ 9:43 am
USPSA and multigun competition is my main hobby. I have some handguns for carry use, some for fun. Gear for cowboy action shooting, though I haven’t shot any matches yet. Some for collection. I like lever action guns and takedown guns. Some for home defense. I have reloading equipment, supplies, brass and bullets for all my rifles and pistols. Mostly for the competition and practice, some for SHTF scenarios.
Comment by metalman — June 17, 2012 @ 9:44 am
Go without saying my love for the sport. But why more stockpiling of arms now?
1. Obama
2. Anti-gun Liberals putting further restriction on future sales
3. Inflation of currency so comodities will retai value.
4. Financial copplapse, entitlement folks will become more aggressive taking and taking.
5. Law and order is decaying, from Obama, Holder on down through the liberal courts.
6. Lawlessness on the borders letting more criminals in.
Comment by Pete — June 17, 2012 @ 9:45 am
I have been selling and buying getting ready for retirement. I am redoing my collection so I can purchase different shotguns that will work better with the local trap and skeet gun club. I currently have hunting shotguns and my “good” Remington 11-87 may not hold up to the rigors of Trap shooting. Looking at a Browning Citori, or Browning Silver. Maybe Berreta.
I have added three Glocks to the collection this year. I really like them. so do all my friends.
Comment by Jerry Wilber — June 17, 2012 @ 9:45 am
I can’t speak for why others are buying guns, or why there is such a sharp uptick in their sale. I just bought a new handgun because my wife upgraded from a .22 to a 9mm. Guns are a tool. I personally doubt we’ll ever need them. My grocery store does fine for feeding me, and the government does a good job protecting me. I don’t need a ladder either, but I have one so that I’m not dependant on hiring someone to clean my gutters. I’m not worried about President Obama. His record on guns if fine, despite what the NRA (I’m a member, by the way) says. I can’t read his mind about what he “want’s” to do, so I’ll have to make decisions based on what he’s done. If I had to hazard a guess… I’d say that the world is uncertain. Some folks buy gold. Some folks stock food. Some folks buy guns and ammo. Personally, I’ve bought ammo in large lots lately just because the supply has gotten a bit unreliable and I don’t want my shooting schedule to be dependent on what my local gun store or Walmart got in on the truck last weekend. Pretty typical “vicious circle” of an economic bubble; but I enjoy shooting so I guess I have to play…
Comment by Mitch — June 17, 2012 @ 9:50 am
Besides having Obama in office there`s the damn Patriot act. If that`s not scarry enough I think the economic colapse of this Country is soon to be here. I`ve bought 4 more guns and about 5000 rounds of ammo in the last 6 months. I`m also worried about the underground bases the govt. has been putting together over the last 10-20 years! That`s where all those trillions have gone. That temporary Govt. thing that got started back in the 80`s to govern while hiding underground is soon to become a reality. There are going to be RIOTS, people will be starving, the hospitals will be over run, and paper money will be, well, just worthless. So, indeed something cataclysmic is to unfold shortly. I don`t want to get caught with my pants down. It`s not just about guns and ammo but batteries, water, food, emergency blankets, warm clothing, first aid equipment, anti-biotics are amongst the most important. Prepping has become my lifestyle over the last year. I wish I`d have started 5 years ago. Good luck come doomsday. It`s closer and more real than anyone thinks. Believe it!
Comment by Bigmag47 — June 17, 2012 @ 9:51 am
We live in a rural coastal town with the majority of residents on some type of government assistance and/or drug users. I know the government is NOT here to help and we are responsible for ourselves and family. I worked for 20+years as a 911 dispatcher and know to grab a gun not a phone because seconds do count. Average response time for a deputy in my part of the county is 20 minutes, after 0300 there are zero deputies on duty.
If people are becoming violent outside Walmart to buy the latest electronic device made in China how is the scenario going to look when they have no food, cigs, alcohol or drugs? I also anticipate people from the city to come here, there is plenty of good fishing, hunting, berries & rain water in addition to being beautiful.
It’s just a matter of time before we have a financial collaspe.
Comment by Linda — June 17, 2012 @ 9:51 am
As the “lady” said…..”America is in that awkward stage…it’s too late to work within they system, but too early to shoot the bastards”
Comment by Kenneth — June 17, 2012 @ 9:54 am
Well after reading some of the comments on here I sure could come up with a few more reasons to stock up and increase purchasing. The truth is I have been shooting since I was six years old and recieved my first BB gun from my father.
When I was 12 I recieved a 22 magnum rifle, a 410 shotgun and a handgun.
It was an every week thing to go out and shoot, I was taught to make sure of my backstop before aiming my weapon, not to shoot at things that were not supposed to be shot.
Personally with all that is going on with crazy liberals, no I am not saying all liberals are crazy, but there are some who would control everything good and yet promote freedom to those who live outside of God’s laws as well as natures laws, I feel that it ismt dutyto defend and protect my family and my country and a firearm makes me more than equal to most anyone else, whether they are armed or not.
Guns are a part of me, just like my USA and my Bible, they are great to have, fun and rewarding.
Comment by A. Sanders — June 17, 2012 @ 9:54 am
As a competitive shooter, I’m always looking for something to replenish my supply of match guns. Currently I’m working on my next night-match gun. Ammo, however, is another story. I always need fodder to keep the match guns going, but I’m worried that The Deceiver will ger reelected and ammo will dry up.
Comment by The Rukh — June 17, 2012 @ 9:56 am
Captain Green – This old sailor would be proud to follow you anywhere.
I have enough guns but I’m increasing my ammo stocks because of a potential economic collapse that has already started in Europe. Since 20% of U.S. exports go to Europe we haven’t seen anything yet when it comes to unemployment. We will see riots like this country has never had before. I’m well prepared with food and necessities to last my family for at least two years and all those sheep who haven’t prepared are NOT going to take my preps away.
“The Old Sailor” AKA “Ancient Mariner”
Comment by Doug "The Old Sailor" — June 17, 2012 @ 9:56 am
I moved to Arizona a few years ago from California. I’m now semi-retired and have the time to collect and shoot my firearms. I started last year in January and have bought several since. I just enjoy guns and shooting. There’s nothing politically motivating me, though I do have fears that people who are afraid of guns will continue to try to make them unavailable to law abiding citizens. I believe strongly in our 2nd amendment rights and our right to carry. Probably the biggest factor in my deciding to get my own CCW permit was the fact that so many people are now carrying. If the time came and I needed a gun for my own protection of that of others, I feel much more comfortable that I have the means to do it.
Guns are a wonderful sport. I think the general public may have started buying guns for various reasons. But once you have them and start practicing with them you see how much fun you can have with all the various sports available to us.
Comment by Jeff H — June 17, 2012 @ 9:58 am
People talk about buying guns and then confiscation in the same sentence ?, don’t you think a super computer and someone to type in who, what, where and when all the AR15 lowers were sold to in about a millisecond with address and everything else we have to wright down we we buy them. They don’t even have to come and get them, we all become felons, how do you relax after that!. I don’t think it will be hard at all, it will be laid in our lap then its just a matter of time.
Comment by Shaun — June 17, 2012 @ 9:59 am
2 factors: i enjoy the fun of shooting/reloading and simple economics. prices continue to rise due to many factors. partly because of nutbags with doomsday scenarios about the government threat of taking away our guns fuel the rise in prices. therefore buy while you can still afford it. i currently try to stock up on reloading supplies, not necessarily weapons.
Comment by 5195mxr — June 17, 2012 @ 9:59 am
I only read of few of the posts here but that was enough…Some of you shouldn’t fear anything other than your yourselves as you are severely deranged…A gun is nothing more than a tool and without proper training and dicipline it is a useless tool…Whatever happens in this country due to politics or any other contingency, you can’t shoot your way out of it…Being prepared means a hell of a lot more than stocking up on weapons and ammo…Good luck to you that think you’re prepared just because you go play at a gun range and buy military type weapons and watch the military channel.
MSG James Hunter, US Army (Ret.)
3rd & 5th SFG
Comment by Hunter — June 17, 2012 @ 10:02 am
my family and i are stocking up on guns and ammo for most of the reasons you have read. but on that same note we collect old military weapons for the sheer history behind them. yes we have our modern guns sig p239 .40 and quiet a few shot guns but we also make sure our military weapons are ready to go if need be in any situation. my father and i have decided to get our ffl and gunsmithing license because of the high demand for said subject!
Comment by ryan — June 17, 2012 @ 10:04 am
Comment #163, “Dude” you are right on the money. When the bottom falls out of the economy we are going to be in for some rough times. Eventually we will right the ship, but for a while, maybe a long while, things are going to be interesting. The sheep are going to be left with nothing but an outstretched hand and when the Federal Government has no more handouts, the rioting and unrest begins, (New Orleans). Have enough food, supplies,arms and ammo to ride out the storm. If nothing else, being prepared for darn near any eventuality is a prudent idea. I owe that to my family…in short,I will not be relying on the government to save me or my family.
Comment by Yossarian — June 17, 2012 @ 10:06 am
Plenty of interesting comments on this post. I collect fire arms because I enjoy honing my marksmanship skills. I stockpile ammunition because of concerns about runaway inflation. Since last year, the price of military 5.56 ammunition has increased about 20-25%. Luckily, I’ve already tucked away about 10 years woth of assorted types of ammuniton before the recent price increases kicked in. I’m an optimist and I believe that America’s best days are ahead of us. I don’t take much stock in the many nihilistic, futuristic scenarios out there, with only one caveat–Zombies. Zombies are real and are not the “undead” pictured in books and films. For me, Zombies are those unfortunate people who have absolutely no moral or social compass (i.e. no civic virtues). Most commonly, Zombies include drug addicts who commit crimes to support their drug habits without any concern for anyone else. Years ago, I read an article about a dairly farmer who became addicted to METH and allowed his dairy herd to starve to death while he was busy cooking METH for personal consumption. IF a zombie comes into my residence to do violence, I will be ready and the fight will be on. Otherwise, leave me alone and I’ll live in quiet tranquility as a retired Special Operations disabled veteran.
Comment by M. Shockey — June 17, 2012 @ 10:07 am
I lived through Huricane Katrina in 2005 and saw the looting and lawless
enviroment that filled the void. I live in a community 7 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It was amazing how fast civilization desolves. The local residents pulled a trailer to block the entrance and set up a roadblock to stop the looters by checking ID’s and turning back non-residents. The Sheriff of the next county over went on radio once it was back on the air and said don’t expect his department to help with looters “just shoot them”.
It is evident that Mr. Obama wants to share the wealth with those that do not work and does not believe in the protection of privite property. I will not share what I worked so hard for and plan to protect my family abd property with my guns if the goverment fails to provide basic protection of the citizens that pay for the goverment.
Comment by Richard Rizzo — June 17, 2012 @ 10:09 am
As a former Marine and retired Public Safety Officer, I feel you have to be living under a rock not to see today’s dangers. We have a president actually pitting races, religions,and others against one another. Whichever way the november election goes, there will be civil unrest. We cannot rely on the police to be everywhere at once. I plan on defending me and mine at all costs. If things do not change, our country is heading for disaster. We have far left and far right extremist groups just looking for an excuse for violence. Groups such as extreme militia groups, black panthers, ku klux klan, and neo nazis are in the wings looking to disrupt everything. It is a sad day for America.
Comment by Karl Smith — June 17, 2012 @ 10:09 am
I have been collecting guns for as long as I can remember. Since this sorry excuse for a president has been in office, I have increased my collection along with the ammo.
GOD help us if he’s reelected.
Comment by Mik Pan — June 17, 2012 @ 10:10 am
Reason to buy guns: Obama, Clinton and Bloomberg. I have a 9mm, and a 380 and 45 ACP that are part of my curent-use defense arms plus a Mossberg 12 guage shotgun. I have another 9mm auto and 380 that I don’t shoot but keep because of miscreants like Obama and precendents like Great Briton who outlawed private ownership of firearms.
Comment by Dennis — June 17, 2012 @ 10:11 am
Though the zombie Apoc would be interesting, my purchases revolve around much more grounded and realistic reasons. I have always enjoyed shooting. I am active duty Army and have always enjoyed shooting the way I have been trained which requires me to get a ton of ammo and buy weapons that revolve more on the combat side. I also have looked at guns the way some people look at cars. I just like the way they handle and look.
As for practicality, I have upped my purchasing over the last year or so because my financial standing has changed, allowing me to do so. It also has to do me not being a “prepper” but I believe that a man should be able to protect his family. I am a self sustaining person who does not live life dependent on others when I am perfectly capable of defending myself and my family.
Comment by John — June 17, 2012 @ 10:12 am
Ok yes i stock up.My problem is that i love my country but fear my government.I believe that if we continue letting the liberals say what our country can and can,t do our countries goin to say enough, and revolt.It,s time to make America what it use to be we once were one of the greatest countries to live in and now we,ve stuck our nose in so many affairs that didnt concern us that now no one wants to have anything to really do with us.Also the hyperinflation of the American dollar has lessen are stronghold with the american people we just dont believe in it anymore.So yes i,m stocking up for whatever downfall our country may come against.I love my country but now i fear alot of the people in it.
Comment by robert henson — June 17, 2012 @ 10:13 am
As an Army Soldier I swore to uphold and defend the consitution, not our politicos! I believe we are headed for a dictatorship with the removal of gun rights, one world currency after a Global Economic Collapse and possible failure of the Grid. So bluntly: defense. Defense of myself and my family.
Comment by SFC LKF — June 17, 2012 @ 10:14 am
I enjoy WWII era weapons, but regardless of that I try and limit the variety of callibers to no more than 3 different size bullet. This in itself makes for easy logistics when stocking ammo. 7.62 rounds are my fav and are cheap. In an uncertain economy currency, metals and jewels are not dependable. Weapons are a solid investment if SHTF they will save your life and if it doesnt you can sell them for a profit.
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 10:15 am
Why am I considering buying a gun(s)? The answer is simple, actually one word will do……OBAMA. Allow me to add a 2nd word….HOLDER!
Comment by Ron Babcock — June 17, 2012 @ 10:15 am
Guns are tools. Each tool has a specific purpose. If you need a lug wrench, you need a lug wrench not a pair of pliers. I have firearms for hunting and firearms for defense. I am in sales and often travel to dangerous parts of the city. Normally I carry a 1911 .45 ACP pistol with me. Now that it is summer it is just too hot to wear a jacket all the time. I recently purchased a used .38 snub revolver to carry with me. It is small enough to carry comfortably and still powerful enough to save my life. I also enjoy long-range rifle shooting. To me it is a zen-like activity akin to archery. The rifle is accurate enough to put two bullets in the same hole. It is a question of whether or not I am doing what I need to do.
Comment by Pete — June 17, 2012 @ 10:15 am
I’ve been shooting since my Dad (a businessman with a PhD in Chemistry) taught me how to hold, aim, and squeeze, an old iron sighted, Savage model 6A .22 rifle, as a 10 year old. I’ve purchased and owned guns since I was in college because I love to shoot and I truly admire a well-made, accurate gun. I have also reloaded since my twenties. I spent 26 years in the Air Force and handled weapons regularly as part of that service. Some might call me a “gun nut” – - probably so, but not a fanatic, and certainly no danger to society – - unless that society threatens me. When I became an avid shooter, re-loader, hunter, gun tinkerer, collector,etc, there was no fear of the loss of our 2nd Amendment freedoms (rights). That has not been a motivation to add to my collection until recently. I’m building a 150 yard range on our farm, so my family, friends and I can continue to enjoy shooting when we wish. I’ve gone through cycles: rifles and deer/varmint hunting, shotguns and waterfowl and upland bird hunting, pistols and target shooting. I’ve moved from mostly revolvers to mostly 1911 type handguns; from a variety of trap, skeet and field shotguns, to a single Ruger over/under and one home defense shotgun; from a safe full of high powered rifles to a single .308 bolt, a slightly modified mini-14, and a tactical (fun) .22 rifle, (plus , of course that original Savage model 6A. I gave the last two guns I had from my late Dad to his grandsons (Savage 99 in .300 Savage, and a Remington Model 11 shotgun. My little safe holds the aforementioned, plus about 10 handguns – - one an Iver Johnson break-top .32 short, that was my Grandmother’s “purse gun.” I built a .50 caliber CVA Mountain rifle from a kit many years ago – - it still hangs on my wall, alongside a little .22 cal. Winchester 1903, that was also my Grandmother’s – - her home defense gun.
Why so much detail? If the press saw my collection, they would label it an arsenal, and me a survivalist and gun nut. In reality, I am a 66 year old, retired military officer and college professor, with a terrific 4-yr old grandson who loves to shoot his nerf guns. I have an abiding love for guns (not so different than my abiding love for my bride, woodworking, golf, boating, my horses, and motorcycling). Probably not so different from the vast majority of gun owners in the USA, either. I have taken concealed carry classes and have a permit – - a sign of the times, I suppose, and not required when my Grandmother carried in the 1940′s – 1960′s. I’m somewhat selective about when I carry, based on my perception of the risk of a threat, but I’ve thought through the consequences of using a gun for self-defense, and I’m fully prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to protect and defend my family, friends and neighbors, and myself. My favorite joke: Why do I carry a gun? Because cops are too heavy…. :}
So, why do I buy and own guns? Because I still can, and because I feel a need – - on a lot of different levels. I hope the current political pressure to restrict or remove this freedom dies out, but I have little confidence that it will. I am certain of this: if, and when that freedom is taken completely away, it will be a very short path to removing any other freedoms that liberals seem to fear so strongly: freedom of speech, private property rights, free enterprise, freedom of religion, freedom to choose (anything). Hello, Germany, circa 1930′s. The greatness of this country is being chipped away – - although I’m not a violent person, and have no current plans to participate in anything anti-government, perhaps I buy guns as a way of (hopefully) forestalling this sad decline – - along with the fact that like my golf clubs – - I just really enjoy trying to get better at using them.
Comment by Ed — June 17, 2012 @ 10:19 am
First and most, I’ve always enjoyed shooting. In recent months I’ve grown more concerned about crime rates, break-ins, home invasions, car jackings and just plain ‘ol evil out there. My family is the most valuable resource I have and I WILL protect it. And I’m prepared to!
Also, Mr. Obama has done his best to gut the first amendment during his first term. If re-elected I feel he’s going after the second amendment with a vengeance.
Comment by Gene — June 17, 2012 @ 10:21 am
I have been buying a variety of guns in popular calibers since 1994 (I had some before that). That is: 22LR, 380, 38SP, 357MAG, 223/5.56, 7.62X39, 30-06 (M-1), S&W 500 MAG. I cast bullets and reload. I have an adequate supply of cases. I would like more powder, but I limit primers to what is recommended by local law and the NFPA. I also have a nice collection of black powder handguns. I only have one 50 Cal rifle, and I am not sure more would be advantageous. I think in a period of decades of social collapse, a flintlock rifle would be best because the powder can be made from urine, charcoal, and egg yokes, rocks can be patched to use as bullets, and flints can be made from local sources. If I bought a flintlock, I would want spare lock parts and a spare barrel (perhaps a 12 gauge shotgun barrel). The advantage to muzzle loaders is there is less or no buying restrictions, and most gun laws, in most states, don’t even consider them “firearms”.
Comment by oldbill — June 17, 2012 @ 10:21 am
I first shot a gun around age eight, with my father, who initially taught me how to shoot. Hand loaded since age fourteen. Hunted my entire life. Taught novices how to shoot. Been on the Boards of two gun clubs. Two tours in Vietnam. With this Administration possibly being re-elected, the consequences of that happening could be nation changing. Presently, trying to find the new Springfield XD/S .45 ACP. Several of my friends and I have carry permits. We are ready.
Comment by Fred Herr — June 17, 2012 @ 10:21 am
MSG Hunter,
I have over 6000 rounds through my primamry and back up. Trying to enroll in Rogers School, Thunder Ranch and Simunition training. I also will be shooting IDPA. I agree with you. Saw a guy get his brand new pistol, walk out the door, load it in the parking lot, shove it under his belt, and drive off on his motorcycle. Damn…
Dennis
Comment by Dennis — June 17, 2012 @ 10:22 am
I enjoy shooting, whether it be my modern handguns in 9 mm and 45, or my collection of classic military rifles.
In spite of all the predictions of draconian gun laws in his first term, Obama didn’t act to restrict guns. That shows how wrong all the “doomsday for guns” predictors were prior to the 2008 presidential elections. They are wrong again in predicting new restrictions if he gets elected again. The Democrats are not dumb. They know the gun issue as a “poison pill” that would keep them from getting re-elected for Congress and State Houses in the future. So, Obama can’t afford to address the gun issue even if re-elected. That would kill the chances of the Democrats retaking Congress.
Comment by Ron C — June 17, 2012 @ 10:23 am
I work in the largest gun store in Florida, and while I have sold to a few preppers, the vast majority of customers are buying guns for personal defense. We have a hard time keeping tactical shotguns in stock because of the volume of sales. There are also a tremendous number of dads/husbands outfitting their daughters/wife’s with concealed carry weapons. More and more women are packing and more and more homes have short barreled 12ga in case someone tries to break in. Most of these people seem not directly politically motivated, but they are worried the country is headed for turbulent times and don’t want to be unarmed if that happens.
Comment by Cody — June 17, 2012 @ 10:25 am
I buy guns and ammo first because I love the sport and challenge of shooting pistols and rifles. Teaching the my nephew about respecting firearms and marksmanship is also something I enjoy since he learns about how dangerous they can be while learning a useful skill. Since many of my rifle are historic in nature and nearly a century old, he’s getting to not only learn about those period of time as well as getting to see and hold something that influenced events of those eras. Second, I buy guns and ammo for self-defense since when seconds count the police are always minutes away. Do I worry about Government overreach and intrusion into my life and that of my friends and family…yes. But, a truly informed citizen must always cast a wary eye upon those we elect into office and be ready to exercise our rights to remove those who do not adhere to the Constitution. However, I believe that the power of the people must first be exercised through the ballot box first before we resort to more, as some would say, “right-winger” militia action. But, such violence must never be the first course of action and should exercised when all other options have been exhausted and the reasons to undertake such an action are valid and defensible. Third, we do live in perilous times and it pays to be prepared. Do I buy into the 2012 theories or other doomsday beliefs…No. But, you only have to listen to the political and economic news along with what various groups like OWS, the Black Panthers, communists and socialists, religious zealots of all types, etc are saying about what would happen if this or that happens to realize that something small could balloon into something worse and it may only take the next Hurricane Katrina, for example, or another natural of manmade disaster to set it off. In that scenario, it pays to stay aware and stay prepared for the unthinkable.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 10:26 am
First…politically speaking, I am as far left as they come. Not only “righties” like their guns. I lived in the suburubs of Chicago most of my life…where guns are hard to get, and local laws made you a criminal for driving to the range cutting through their town. There were always firearms that I wanted back in Illinois, and could not own…now that I am in New Mexico…I’m a kid in a candy store. I buy guns that are fun and different…also making up for lost time…in 1 year here I have purchased 5…why you ask? Because I can
I hear a lot of people dissing Obama on guns (not a huge Obama fan, but better than the alternatives IMO) I know Obama from Chicago…he is actually very pro-gun, and I think concerns of him wanting a ban are completely unfounded
Comment by Ro — June 17, 2012 @ 10:27 am
I’m into firearms because they are just so much fun to shoot. I also like the mental discipline it takes to maintain and operate them efficiently and safely.
However that appreciation has extended to self-defense as well. I live only a few miles from a trailer park known as “meth town” and I actually had a confrontation when I had to draw my weapon on two tweakers (who looked like actual zombies) who were trying to break into my garage in broad daylight and one of them pulled a knife on me. Fortunately they had enough living brain cells to run away, but that was a wake up call for me.
Also, I think putting the blame squarely on Obama for the state of the country is incredibly short-sighted. I think of the presidency as a relay race for the past few decades to eventually divide and tear down the American people; each preceding president initiates policies, etc that do NOT benefit the American people and pass the baton off to the next president who adds in his “contributions” and so on. The only people who benefit from this are their corporate masters/1 percent and the other corrupt puppets in DC. Everyone else in their eyes are bottom feeders fighting over their scraps.
If Obama does lose the election, Romney will merely pick up the same dirty baton and continue to run with it just as his masters command him to.
All this derisive political, racial, religious and self-serving attitudes I see on this thread is EXACTLY what the powers that be want because they know a divided people is a weak people. Could you imagine how powerful the American people would be if they truly put their differences aside and banded together for a common cause?
Judging by this debate, that probably won’t even happen in my grand kid’s lifetime. Such a shame.
Comment by s.ken — June 17, 2012 @ 10:28 am
Just got back into the gun hobby because my two girls are now old enough to join in and shoot. We aren’t some sort of doomsday preppers or anything and we aren’t reacting to anything in the government. In fact, I’m more of a libertarian who votes for the candidate and not the party and find myself noting Democrat most of the time. I don’t buy into the whole buy guns because of the elections or 2012 and actually am getting tired of hearing about it. Don’t we remember all the doomsday prediction about Y2K and how 1999 came and went. Also, I think all this talk about zombies just makes us gun enthusiast look rather foolish. Fun is fun but we must remember our image and that we represent the entire pro 2nd Ammendment group when we go on and on about such things.
As for the guns I own, they are a mixture of hunting, defense, shooting sports, and collectibles. I’m a history buff and have military guns ranging from Civil War error black powder to an AK-47 and several in between. I am a practical shooter, however, and have smaller magazines and such so I can hunt with them all. My daughters have Ruger 10/22 rifles. We also have pistols, such as a 1911 government issue, Walther PPK/S, Bond Arms derringer, Gallesi .22, and a Chiappa Puma 1911/22. Both my wife and I also have our CCW. For shotguns, I have family handed down guns from my grandfathers.
All in all, shooting is one of the safest sports and best ways to spend time with your family. My family finds that shooting brings as all together. After all, isn’t family what life is all about. We enjoy our firearms and how it brings us together and I recommend the hobby yo anyone.
Comment by Michael — June 17, 2012 @ 10:30 am
David S. says he is afraid of “the Far Right & and Mormon Battalions” if there is a close election result. He should look to his left for those that want to muzzle (pun intended) his rights… On some forums they would call him a “Troll” trying to stir up the flames in the comments!
Me? I have been a firearms owner for over 50 years, and if they searched my home, they (the left & the media) would call me all kinds of names saying that no person has a right to own that many firearms and that much ammo! I like guns! Guns need ammo, so I buy ammo!
I built my own pistol range and a rifle lane out to 200 yards because I like shooting, it is relaxing to me in my older years. I store food too! Because I do like to eat, some of it is “on the hoof”, and when the city folk don’t get their welfare checks because this has re-elected Obummer and our economy goes the way of Greece, I’ll have something to protect what I have, if that happens!
Politically, I am a Constitutionalists and an Oath Keeper and believe in America, not Socialism.
I am not a nut, but if people think that I am crazy and stay away because of that thought? I’ll survive!
Comment by JPKirk — June 17, 2012 @ 10:31 am
so many trolls here, quite funny to read actually. I buy guns because the police take too long to respond, period.
Comment by Heywood Jablowme — June 17, 2012 @ 10:33 am
Howdy y’all,
The reasons
\ for my fire arm interests is basically simple. I like guns, a whole lot. I also am an avid archer. Not a compound mind you, a recurve and I shoot instinctively off the shelf. As well; I can shoot a slingshot like nobodies business with .50 caliber musket balls. That sure packs a wallop hehehe. My reasons are simple. Here they are.
1. It is my constitutional duty to have them and happen to like them too.
2. I am ex-military; once an individual is(Fired upon in combat) he or she in my opinion will never be unarmed as long as they breath.
3. I am the father of three girls! Enough said hahahaha
4. The current state of the union. With the looming recession crime and theft is high with B/E also.
5. Being a fire arm owner and enthusiast as I said is my constitutional duty, like my enlistment oath, “Against all enemies foreign and domestic”. I do believe we have a tyrannical government.
6. There is even talk of the unavailability of ammo and even fire arm confiscation by the local police or national guardsmen. All I can say to that it is “FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS”
All of you probably think I am a nut job and am just paranoid.
It’s not a conspiracy theory if you have proof of events to come and in the past then it’s just a conspiracy.
The American INFEDEL oooOOO00RRAAHH!!!!
Comment by Todd Folino — June 17, 2012 @ 10:34 am
For pretty much all the reasons stated. But more importantly Obama is pushing for the UN Small Arms Treaty which would, in effect, cripple our Second Amendment. And don’t anyone be deceived by the lack of more gun laws after his first election. If he gets re-elected you can count on increased efforts to take away citizen firearms. An armed society is a free society. And we can’t have that. The first thing every dictator does is to take disarm the citizenry.
And he couldn’t care less about what happens to the democrat party in subsequent elections. Obama is not a democrat. He is hard core socialist.
Comment by WALT — June 17, 2012 @ 10:35 am
I am a retired Deputy Sheriff and believe ” when seconds count the police are only minutes away”. Citizens must learn to defend themselves and be willing to defend others. In all my law enforcement experience concerning violent crime I arived at the scene after things had gone terribly wrong or were in the process of becoming a tragedy. Ocasionally I was able to solve the crime and bring the criminal to justice however that was always too late for the victim.
John Sweeney
Retired Deputy Sheriff (K9)
Comment by John Sweeney — June 17, 2012 @ 10:36 am
we have a commie for a president who is selling us out to china and to foreign radicals. and he is systematically destroying all our constitutional rights. our local and federal governments are also selling our rights to large corporations. this has been verified by thee florida govenors own council. we need all the guns and ammo we can get to protect ourselves from our own government. it isn’t even safe to post things here as the fbi says the scan the net for this kind of information to use against us.
Comment by Jeffery Worth — June 17, 2012 @ 10:36 am
@JPKirk…please stop blaming the left…there are plenty of us on the left that support Amendment 2 (I happen to run the website Armed and Liberal). People do not fit into neat political packages….we are all complex people. I may be far left…but I also, somewhat, fear the ever growing power and non-accountability of the police…but I don’t plan on starting a war against them…there are other ways to handle it. Just like defensive training…use it only if you absolutely have to.
Comment by Ro — June 17, 2012 @ 10:36 am
I buy guns for several reasons. Picked on as a kid I took up Martial Arts. Having and carrying guns is the next level of protection. I refuse to be a willing victim. Going by the past such as the L.A. riots and others, I do expect trouble in the near future. If Obama is not elected, if he is…. Unless drastic changes are made with our political system, welfare, border security, language, culture. Our national debt, growing number of non-workers living off society and always expecting more. Abortion. Fatherless households. I am sick of it and know many others that feel the same. Buy a gun. Learn to use it. Practice. Get out of debt.
Comment by Bob — June 17, 2012 @ 10:38 am
ZOMBIES….nuff said
Comment by Byron Yoh — June 17, 2012 @ 10:39 am
#346 I also hunt!
Comment by Todd Folino — June 17, 2012 @ 10:40 am
I buy firearms because I can. Back when our leaders could speak and write rather than read a teleprompter, some great ideas were documented as the laws of our land. We should not take our rights for granted. That is when Hillary and the dictatorship of the whole planet Earth will take them away. Firearms are not dangerous. Training and education is the key. I believe firearm safety training should be done in school, girl/boy scouts, etc. Get them when they are young and ever-so-eager to learn. Young people should not be left to learn about things from television, movies, or watching the kids in the neighborhood. Some of my personal friends believe that the T.V. is the best babysitter. They are, however, unaware of what their kids are “learning” from the “babysitter”. Also, execute the people that commit violent crimes with firearms. Too often, these violent criminals do a few years (a slap on the wrist) and they are back on the street. Now they are felons and cannot get a job. How else do they survive? Get an illegal firearm and commit more crimes? Sounds easy to most criminals. I own firearms to protect my family and myself from the criminals that are freed from prison and may wish to rob or rape someone I know and love. The way the future of this country is looking, I may need more rifles to hunt for food once I can no longer afford to buy any. With all the invading the U.S. military does, maybe somebody may turn the tables declare war on us. I would like to know that my fellow Americans would have the training and tools to defend ourselves. Therefore, I buy firearms to get more people interested in shooting. Many Americans rely too much on other people doing things for us. We cannot just call the police when there is an enemy platoon marching through our subdivision. I buy firearms because I want to be prepared. A firearm is a tool that can be used for many things. The sick, weak, elderly, etc. can be as capable in defending themselves as a strong young woman or man if they have this tool. The people in power need to stop making it difficult for the law abiding citizens to arm themselves and really punish the criminals that use these tools improperly. Educate the young people, and stop portraying firearms in a negative light in the media. If the media scares enough people into no longer wanting firearms, then our democracy will give up this right for everyone. The firearm is an inanimate object. It is up to the person holding it that chooses what the tool is used for. Educate kids so they have the knowledge to get ahead and not need to turn to crime. I buy firearms because we all should.
Comment by stealintv — June 17, 2012 @ 10:44 am
It appears that the jist of almost all the comments is clear; Vote Obama OUT! Have a Reublican house and senate and white house to get this country back on track. And never elected another unqualified, inexperienced person for our highest office especially a socialist!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 10:44 am
Just plain fedup with what is happening and NOT happening in this country. Obummer is out of control and Congress will not do anything to control what goes on. Got to keep your rights, one way or another.
Comment by Jim — June 17, 2012 @ 10:45 am
Comment by Ro — June 17, 2012 @ 10:27 am (” I know Obama from Chicago…he is actually very pro-gun, and I think concerns of him wanting a ban are completely unfounded”)
Pres. Obama has not yet shown his true colors regarding friearms. Being he is from Chicago says it all. Mayor of Chicago then and now is very anti-firearms. Pres. Obama is of the same cloth. Re-election will show that fact should it happen. It’s all about control and any further crisis in this counrty will bring about further control or attempts at control. While we do need laws, we are a nation of laws, we do not need “control”.
Comment by Charlie — June 17, 2012 @ 10:45 am
I have been buying guns using for hunting, shooting for lawfull purposes since i believe in the 2nd Admendment… I never feared our government before obama took office .. but now i do fear our government because of his anti gun stance, i think our “RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS” is being attacked… isn’t it strange that the very people that have armed guards 24/7 are the very same ones that wants us to disarm ?
Comment by c.janise — June 17, 2012 @ 10:50 am
There are numerous reason people are buying weapons, Including myself. I personally like to collect rifles and pistols and as time goes by, my interests change. I would be lying if I said I was not concerned by the political atmosphere and the direct results of politics. I watch and listen to the growing Gang Problems across America and the causes of gang violence. I watch as people lose their homes and also any means of providing for their families. Its obvious that the politicains in Washington are living the Good Life while the people that pay their salaries continue to suffer. They flourish while in office and give themselves LUCRITIVE pensions after they leave office. I believe people are sick and tired of being the scapegoat. It seems that if you go to work each day and try to live an honest life, you are being punished. If on the other hand, you Illegally enter the United States, have as many children as possible and basically DO NOTHING to help yourself or society, you are treated like Royality. You want for nothing and your children, while not living quite like Kings, want for nothing. And all the time these things are happening, Politicains are trying to turn Americans against one another. Republicans against Democrats, Right against Left and there is no room for dialogue. People would be crazy to ignore these events and wonder where all this is leading. Violence in major cities keeps growing and it appears law enforcment is unable to stem the growth of Gangs. In that regard, its important to be able to protect yourself and your family. I wonder if Dr. Petit could go back 7 years prior to his families murder, if he would or has changed his opinion of weapons in the home.
This whole issue boils down to always being able to protect my family and myself. People have learned to be very cruel and I do not want to a victim of that cruelity. I buy weapons because I do not think it’s right for criminals to go unchecked and I also believe that it is important for Americans to be able to protect our current way of Life, democracy. All you have to do is watch the events in Egypt, or Syria or remember back to 1939 when a madman decided he wanted to eliminate an entire culture. I visited Dachau and I know it is important to prevent a repeat of the past.
Comment by Jerry — June 17, 2012 @ 10:51 am
Call me paranoid but the actions of the US government have motivated me to prepare for the worst. Friday’s (unconstitutional) executive order regarding immigration is just another example of what is in store for us if Obama is relelected. Hope for the best but be prepared.
Comment by George — June 17, 2012 @ 10:53 am
To the conservatives here…do you really think Romney is going to do anything for you? He is only worried about his own self interests. This COngress is useless and a waste of time and money. We need to get rid of the two party system…THAT is what is ruining the US. Personally, I’m voting Libertarian this time around…fiscally responsible yet protecting everyone’s freedom.
Comment by Ro — June 17, 2012 @ 10:54 am
Why am I buying guns? Because I can. For now, anyway.
Comment by Jimmy — June 17, 2012 @ 10:56 am
I collect guns because I like to, it is my hobby. Further, I am grateful that I can do so freely and without the excessive controls of a government. That being said, I don’t buy into the propaganda from either side. The industry and its extremist on the Pro -Gun side will have you believe that the world is ending, and the government is scheming to ban all gun sales. They [Gun Industry] have been very successful in exploiting this and getting you to buy, buy, and buy some more. Now they still need to find a way to keep these sales up, who knows what is next. After all, how many guns would you need to defend yourself? The Anti-gun lobby is certainly misguided in their efforts to stop gun sales and enacting laws constraining citizen’s rights to gun ownership. Only if criminal follow the new laws they are pushing, we will then have no problems, right? Ah, but we forget why we call them criminals in the first place – They just don’t follow the rules
Most of the reasons and scenarios that are pushing the ever escalating sales of firearms are largely baseless. Everything is driven by panic, over-hyped possibilities, and farfetched scenarios. In all of these apocalyptic hallucinations, what someone should worry about is the likely hood to contagious illness which will decimate the population, human history if full of precedence in this area. Unfortunately, my friends, we will all have the wrong guns and ammo for the fight.
Comment by RAA — June 17, 2012 @ 10:56 am
just in case
Comment by steve meyer — June 17, 2012 @ 10:57 am
Obama has decided that the Constitution is not the law of the land. I am a Viet Nam vet and took an oath to defend and protect. There was no expiration date on that oath. I am a retired police officer. I took a similar oath to that of the military. It didn’t have an expiration date either. If Obama gets re-elected our country is going to be in dire straights.
Comment by Doug Dragert — June 17, 2012 @ 10:58 am
My wife and I grew up around fire arms, and with the surge in violence we’ve seen in areas we just decided to purchase a couple home defense weapons i.e. Ruger 9mm hand guns and are looking into a shotgun, we also are planning on buying an assault rifle just for fun target shooting.
Comment by Nicholas M. — June 17, 2012 @ 10:59 am
Wow, from reading these comments I’m pretty sure this request for our reasons was a ploy to get all the crazies to show themselves! If I was anti-gun and in a position of power, these posts would be made public and I’d sit back and watch as normal citizens were scared to death. Anyway, for me guns have been a lifelong interest, but I’m finally financially able to buy the ones I’ve always admired. And living in Los Angeles, it’s always in the back of my mind that a large earthquake could make it necessary for me to protect what’s mine or put food on the table temporarily.
Crazies: Pipe down! You’re giving the rest of us an uphill battle protecting our rights and convincing others to join us!
Comment by Jason — June 17, 2012 @ 10:59 am
Barack Obama is the best gun salesman EVER. I am a life member of the NRA, and wish my organization would place BO’s face on the American Rifleman Magazine and declare him “Man Of The Year” for the gun industry, for doing more than anyone to encourage private gun ownership.
In his attempt to circumvent the Constitution, scrap the Bill Of Rights, destroy faith in our economic system and government, and replace them with “world governance” under the UNited Nations, he has inadvertently energized moderates and conservatives to buy more guns, and assert the individual’s right to self defense.
Times change and so do peoples’ perceptions of what is regarded as “normal”. I have seen the demonization of shooters and particularly, hunters even before the mid ’70′s CBS “news” TV special, titled, “The Guns Of October”. This demonization has gone on for 40 years, and now it has become a cause celebre’ of the left…….and WHO controls the broadcast media??? The LEFT. Change is undeniable and inexorable…..that is fact. RESISTANCE to that change should be even more vigorous. Become an obstructionist. Save our Country from the rise of international Socialism…..it is no longer just Communist China and the former Soviet Union who present a threat. Look at Greece, Spain, France, Cuba, Scandinavia, The continent of South America….just to name a few.
Eventually, there will be conflict between the haves” and the “have nots”. You better “have” some and go “get some more” before someone tries to take away all you value in this life.
Comment by eric gebhardt — June 17, 2012 @ 10:59 am
I love to shoot and hunt.Trying to replace guns that were stolen when theives broke into my house,while we worked.Police did very little to investigate robbery.
Comment by dave — June 17, 2012 @ 11:00 am
i am a weapons enthusiast that enjoys the idea of owning history. with that i will defend my property, family, and well being. people take advantage of those who can not defend themselves. i will not allow myself to be harmed because someone else thinks he/she can take advantage of me.
Comment by anthony — June 17, 2012 @ 11:02 am
My father has lots of guns . He is not quite at all on his opinions of the country and were it is headed . He is ex-miitary . I never used to be into fire arms but 5 years ago i got married and as a husband and a father to two boys i believe it is my responsibility to protect my family not a cop . I am the cop in my family tree . If you want to break my law , invade my country , you will answer to me . That simple . As for guns they are tools meant to defend our rights from others including our government . that simple . prices are going up on everything including things needed to survive (guns) included . so to answer your question why are sales on guns hitting record hies ? It is simple “money”. I’m not going to wait for tomorrow when i can no longer can afford to purchase something that i can buy right now . I don’t want to take the risk that I will need it and not have it . Sure there may not be anything that may happen in the future that will hurt america but what about america hurting itself ? This is not a cartoon world were everything is great . For those that don’t live with there heads up there asses they will be the ones that will fear no evil or at least hopefully be some what prepared . Another thing , gun owners in general are some of the smartest polite caring individuals you will ever meet . I have never met one that was not .
Comment by joe shmo — June 17, 2012 @ 11:02 am
My father has lots of guns . He is not quite at all on his opinions of the country and were it is headed . He is ex-miitary . I never used to be into fire arms but 5 years ago i got married and as a husband and a father to two boys i believe it is my responsibility to protect my family not a cop . I am the cop in my family tree . If you want to break my law , invade my country , you will answer to me . That simple . As for guns they are tools meant to defend our rights from others including our government . that simple . prices are going up on everything including things needed to survive (guns) included . so to answer your question why are sales on guns hitting record hies ? It is simple “money”. I’m not going to wait for tomorrow when i can no longer can afford to purchase something that i can buy right now . I don’t want to take the risk that I will need it and not have it . Sure there may not be anything that may happen in the future that will hurt america but what about america hurting itself ? This is not a cartoon world were everything is great . For those that don’t live with there heads up there asses they will be the ones that will fear no evil or at least hopefully be some what prepared . Another thing , gun owners in general are some of the smartest polite caring individuals you will ever meet . I have never met one that was not . Stocking up on ammo is what i am doing now . No need to try and fight for something that I already have .
Comment by joe shmo — June 17, 2012 @ 11:04 am
As an Infantry combat vet, it is important to me to stay well prepared for any situation, whether that be a home invasion (up 60% in Fresno, Ca) or any numerous, and highly likely riot oriented scenario. California has become a ses pool for degenerates, low lifes, and liberal government tit sucking sympathizers. Why wouldn’t I prepare for riots? The Lakers win a championship and LA goes ballistic. OWS shuts down Oakland, starts attacking citizens and law enforcement, surround vehicles in the street, get hit by said vehicle, then complain the officers they were just attacking aren’t protecting them enough. We live in a country filled with a false sense of entitlement. Cheaper Than Dirt won’t even sell Ca legal guns, let alone accessories for any weapons in general. I’m surprised we can still purchase optics. My AK, AR, 1911 .45, Bersa 380, 12 gauge, upgraded and tactical Mosin Nagant, and walther p22 with over 5000 rounds and 2 yrs worth of food, water, & supplies say you’re food when you riot for trayvon, riot for immigrants, or riot for your POS Raider nation.
Comment by Tyler Durdan — June 17, 2012 @ 11:06 am
I have been buying guns, and ammo for months now, however, I hope it won’t be necessary to use them. I have a concealed carry permit and carry most of the time. If Obama is re-elected the country will be going to hell and riots in the streets will become commonplace. It’s time to lock and load.
Comment by Sam Lasley — June 17, 2012 @ 11:08 am
I have 5 long guns and over 40 pistols, 2 reloaders with multiple dies and thousands and thousands of rounds of ammo. Why do you ask? Not because I’m some NRA dolt (the NRA plays people for the profit of themselves and the industry) that thinks the dems are after my guns, or that they will save me from the end times… I like to shoot, I like the hardware and esthetics of rifles, pistols and ammo; I like to play with guns! Also I think guns and ammo will hold more value than our rapidly declining dollar. The Dems are not after your guns (you moroons), the ultra wealthy that control this country are after your dollar and would like to see you become their new servant. The value of Gold did not just go up from $280 in 2000 to $1600 now; your dollar just got that much weaker. Buy assets that hold value while you can, your dollar is a sinking rock….I’d Rather have assets like guns in the vault than dollars in the bank. I don’t want your paper but I might trade you for some food.
Comment by Hadiesay — June 17, 2012 @ 11:09 am
Well i buy guns for home defense and they’re alot fun but another reason would be “Obamney” because both democratic and republican are the same beast and pass bills like the NDAA, SOPA, ACTA all passed and signed right before a major holiday or sports event so the masses are too busy celebrating to see whats going on.I believe the government is hijacked by criminals and bankers who are up to no good any chance they get.
Comment by Creeper Neeper — June 17, 2012 @ 11:13 am
I relate to guns of all kinds as some people relate to art. I appreciate the design, workmanship, woodwork, engraving, etc. of a fine gun. I do have a couple for self defense but that is not what motivates me to buy. One of my most appreciated guns is a simple old Taurus model 65 that I paid $80 for in 1986.
Comment by Uncle Troll — June 17, 2012 @ 11:13 am
I buy guns and ammo because there is a communist in the white house and many more in the house and senate. Might be better known as progressives, but their beliefs are the same as Marx and Lenin. And nothing scares a dictatorship more than armed patriots who believe in liberty and personal responsiblity!
Comment by Bayou state patriot — June 17, 2012 @ 11:14 am
As long as we have Communist Traitors like Obama, Holder, Pelosi & Reed, we should fear their traitorist acts against the Constitution, the Declaration & the Bill of Rights and their constant lies. Too bad we don’t hang traitors anymore, with the lobbyist, leftist press and those politicians that don’t honor the oath they took to defend the Constitution and the American people, we would have a very long line at the rope! Good thing I am not President, as Government would be less than 10% of what it is today and so would the millions of out of date, ill conceived and Un-Constitutional laws would be gone. Ask your representative how you became a Encumbered Citizen and why do they not repeal all the Un-Constitutional laws? Did you know that paying taxes, being licensed for anything and repossessions are Un-Constitutional? Ask why the Unions, Banks & Wall Street have more rights than you – they were NEVER included in the Constitution???
Comment by Jay Thomas — June 17, 2012 @ 11:14 am
Love to hunt and shoot firearms. Another reason I am buying more is due to the Muslim Dictator in the white house called Obama. I believe this idiot will make Hitler look good at the end of his term!!!
Comment by Larry Moore — June 17, 2012 @ 11:15 am
I relate to guns of all kinds as some people relate to art. I appreciate the design, workmanship, woodwork, engraving, etc. of a fine gun. I do have a couple for self defense but that is not what motivates me to buy. One of my most appreciated guns is a simple old Taurus model 65 that I paid $80 for in 1986. I have many guns that are NIB and never fired. They’re all like beautiful women!
Comment by Uncle Troll — June 17, 2012 @ 11:15 am
For all of those trying to make it a right vs. left, Republican vs. Democrat, or Conservative vs. Liberal argument about why people by and own guns is shortsighted. There are politicians on all sides of the argument who wished to undermine the Second Amendment and the U.S. Constitution. These politicians are at the local, state, and national level and wish to control more and more of our daily lives because they believe they need to lead us and know better how we should live. For example, a saw a campaign sign for a Republican State Senate candidate whose slogan was “educate, advocate, lead” and esoused “Big Government” ideals at campaign stops and thought that people who wish to own guns were nuts. Needless to say, that Republican candidate did not get my vote during that primary and lost to the candidate he wished to unseat since he did not understand how strong the support for the Second Amentment was in my rural and suburban district. When I said I cast a wary eye towards the Government (#340), I meant as I keep and eyes on our Government as a whole and use my vote and my voice to talk to my friends and family about issues that will affect us.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 11:15 am
I Agree! If Obama doesn’t get re-elected by some wild chance the blacks will riot. If Zimmerman walks (which he should because all evidence points to trayvon being 1st to lay hands on someone! You can’t assault someone for asking you what you’re doing)they will riot then also! Looking forward to it and it’s long overdue!
Comment by Terry — June 17, 2012 @ 11:16 am
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? – translated: “Who will watch the watchmen?”
“Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. Government is force; like fire it is a dangerous servant — and a fearful master.” George Washington 1797
Comment by Rush Limbush — June 17, 2012 @ 11:18 am
1. BO
2. USA and Global economies.
3. Guns are cool.
Comment by Daniel Giabo — June 17, 2012 @ 11:19 am
#1 home defense
#2 possible civil unrest
#3 liberals don”t like it
Comment by mike n — June 17, 2012 @ 11:19 am
1. To protect my butt. 2. To protect the Constitution that I swore an oath to protect.
Comment by Grumpy — June 17, 2012 @ 11:19 am
Oh and I almost forgot, MachineGuns and Silencers ARE LEGAL (as guaranteed by the Constitution) however the government traitors want you to believe they are illegal – check it out – I legally own more than I will ever be able to use to defend myself from a corrupt dictator, like Obama and Holder. Don’t believe me, check out how Holder really feels http://www.gunauction.com/news/article/20120326-Holder-Video-Brainwash-people-anti-gun-attorney-general-c-span.cfm
Comment by Jay Thomas — June 17, 2012 @ 11:21 am
1. A return of a tyrannical government such as seen during the British Monarchy.
2. The United Nations increasing power grab that is increasing at the most rapid pace ever seen.
3. The corruption of our the Executive Branch and it’s ever increasing empirical emergence.
4. The failure and cowering attitude of the majority of Republican House of Representatives.
5. The consistent blame of a long gone predecessor.
6. The failure of one taking blame for actions taken during ones term.
7. The useless aggression in the middle east to countries that have no aggression to the United States.
8. Regulating Congress the authority stated in the Constitution by invoking a United Nations response.
9. Failing to recognize the country’s pain financially and emotionally that the common man and or women by intended self imposed isolation and excessive events that are paid directly by the broken backs of the over taxed citizenry of said nation.
10. Over regulated business which is a tax that the company does not pay. The payment of regulation is directly paid for by employees and customers.
11. A government that openly expresses that weapons should have more extreme measures in place in order for the government to wield more extreme persecution to its citizens.
12. A government that has such vision on gun rights is not governing for the safety of its citizens. Criminals do not surrender their weapons thus leaves the people open to violence.
13. A presidency that invoke law and regulations by executive orders is not a president that person has became a dictator.
14. A executive order should be set a certain number of five per presidential term and in order for it to be in acted it must be signed by the Supreme Court Justice, The Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, & the agency Secretary that said executive order.
15. If any additional executive orders are needed during a presidential term the whole Supreme Court would have to a complete yea vote for said order any other orders needed have to be taken by order by order basis and can not be voted for in a whole yea or no vote.
16. Once executive orders are handed over to be judged the Supreme Court have to give an answer no later that 72 hours after delivery by the appointed Attorney General.
17. The immediate exit from the United Nations and order that the building to be vacated within one week and the building is to be demolished.
18. The immediate return to the gold and or silver standard.
Comment by Jason — June 17, 2012 @ 11:21 am
I think it’s a fad to be honest. We get caught up in a bit of fear mongering that somebody is coming for your guns any second, and the beat goes on. I am not anti-gun. Far from it in fact, but I voice a concern about these carry laws being passed where people can legally strap a pair of hand guns to their hip and walk down the middle of main street. Lets be honest. Who would really do that other than to score some sort of political point. Personally if I saw somebody coming towards me with two guns strapped on either side of them I just couldn’t come up with any response but nervousness at best, and all out fear at the worst, and would get to hell out of the way, because again, I just can’t come up with a reason that I would ever do it, even though it’s my legal right. I think it’s time we all took a deep breath and a step back to assess what we are really accomplishing. To me it just doesn’t quite compute.
Comment by Jay Stuart — June 17, 2012 @ 11:22 am
When I see homeland Security going out on bid for 200 million rounds of 223 and 400 million rounds of 40 cal.
Something is seriously wrong. I for one will not set back with my head in the sand and wait to get my ass shot off, or
taken to some slave or death camp by the world elite. I’m ready when they are! ARE YOU?
Comment by Constitutional Guard — June 17, 2012 @ 11:22 am
As a Sheriff’s Posse Officer, we are required to buy our own weapons to the SO’s requirements. Necessitated the purchase of two handguns and a riot gun.
Comment by Mike P — June 17, 2012 @ 11:24 am
I always considered myself as a moderate; not liberal, not conservative. But over the last three years, I have been drawn further to the conservative right. I’ve always liked guns and shooting; one of my few pleasures when going to college was belonging to a gun club. Now that the kids are grown and gone I have the opportunity to enjoy my guns, shooting, and reloading; I joined the NRA again about 6 years ago. Maybe I’ll even get to go hunting one day soon. I began increasing the numbers of my firearms when Obummer got elected. I lived in Illinois for many years and would never trust a Chicago politician; boy was that a correct thought. I recently got my CCW. Predominately, Hispanic gangs are a problem point in the Northwest; unemployment is high here too. Here in rural, small town America we are hearing gunshots and the radio/tv are always announcing random or drive by shootings. These are not legal gun owners, many are not much more than 14 or 15 YO.
I have begun stockpiling weapons, ammunition, reloading supplies, food stuffs, survival gear. I’m worried out our country. We’re not about to be invaded by another nation, our armed citizenry have enough weapons and ammo to crush any army; however, take over from inside by politicians, disarming the population, passing more regulations, not defending our borders, taxing the workers more and giving more to those who won’t work are all reasons to become fearful of the future. Be prepared to defend your property and your lives.
I just purchased several new .22 rifles; one semi-automatic and 2 pumps these are for fun as well a defense, they all have tubular magazines (no clips to wear out or lose).
Comment by Rodrob — June 17, 2012 @ 11:25 am
I was raised in a military family. History was crammed down my throat which I resented at the time. My Dad is long since gone and now that I am older, I am grateful for the lessons of history I was forced to learn. The first thing every dictatorship did was disarm their citizens leaving them defenseless. In light of the prsent administration, its total disregard for our Constitution & Bill of Rights, its abuse of executive powers, failure to protect and close our borders and its socialist agenda, I have many reasons for feeling the need to prepare for the worst. I have no doubt Obama is doing all he can to turn this country into a socialist government, taking our freedoms away in the process. I fear a financial collapse of our economy, I fear a revolution against this socialist administration, I fear Marshalll Law abused by this administration. I fear invasion of terrorist cells and illegal immigrants including drug related gangs and drug lords and I fear our present administration. I’m not naive enough to think that all I have mentioned is beyond impossible and I want to be prepared to defend my family and loved ones as much as possible. Fresh in my mind is what happened when New Orleans was hit with Hurricane Katrina and for the first time in history, the government took the citizens arms away from them, leaving them defenseless against looters, riots and thugs taking advantage of the turmoil. In such a nationwide disaster the military and government would not be able to protect us, leaving citizens like me to defend ourselves. I’ve lost all faith in the governemnt to protect us…especially the present administration. The US Constitution gives us the right to bear arms to protect ourselves…even while Obama does all he can to ignore and destroy our Constitutional Rights.
Comment by shamrock — June 17, 2012 @ 11:30 am
I collect mostly WWII weapons for pleasure and hobby. However, my wife and I both have CHL’s and have several personal self-defense weapons. I continue to buy large amounts of Ammo for several reasons. Remember when there was a shortage a few years ago. I don’t want to be starved of recreational and practice ammo. Additionally, I am concerned about preserving our rights.
I, like many of you, am plastered regularly with the gloom and doom email stuff – from both sides. Make note that both sides use scare tactics. Virtually every message that we get from the pro-gun activist sites end with a request for contributions. Read between the lines and do some research. A good portion of the “news” is old and inaccurate. It is being published to scare us and solicit donations. The people that run these sites must make a living also. They make that living off of the contributions that we send in. It’s called “operating expense”.
I do subscribe to the vast majority of the comments and concerns noted in these responses. And, I will continue to vote Pro-Gun. However, I do the research and note that both sides are quite deceptive when addressing the potential supporters of the given issue. Do the research before you contribute to either side.
Comment by DMZ — June 17, 2012 @ 11:32 am
1-protection from an over zealous, over reaching, constitution destroying federal govt.
2-protection from people who would try to take what I got.
Any questions?
Comment by mike — June 17, 2012 @ 11:32 am
I have enjoyed shooting since I was a kid. Now that I have a daughter of my own, I am teaching her gun safety and the proper usage of guns. I have owned handguns since my 20s, because I like to shoot. Since a black guy was poised to win—and win big—over the political party that has drowned us in debt, sold us out to the Corporatocracy and has sent thousands of our troops to their deaths for one purpose and one purpose only—PROFIT$—I have seen so many ignorant, bigoted and hypocritical ‘patriots’ ‘exercising their 2nd Amendment rights’ at political rallies by toting semi-automatic rifles and other such over-the-top insanity, I have decided to carry just about all the time. I am a VERY fiscally conservative person—like the GOP used to be—and a defender of the rights to pursue their own happiness, not just what a privileged few dictate in a Republic. THis includes the right to bear arms. In a time where ‘zombies’ is a buzz word and an excuse for buying guns with the intent to kill said ‘zombies’, I choose to defend my family and property from the very people bleating ignorantly on and on about “liberals” like me. Just remember, MANY, MANY liberals own firearms, too. And there are more of us than you think. So think about that the next time a conservative pundit implies that it’s open season on liberals. It won’t be the ACLU card-carrying liberals that attempt to take away your guns. It will be the ChristoFascists that certain elements of our scientifically illiterate and woefully uncritical thinking elect. Some people really do need a reality check.
Comment by T Hodges — June 17, 2012 @ 11:32 am
I have enjoyed handguns and rifles since my time in the military, Vietnam, etc. Just since our hope changed I have felt a need to build my armory because it looks as if the second amendment may be bastardized by executive fiat or bench legislation. I mainly love the technology and the practical costs of semi-autos (rifle and pistol) today. I am retired and have a CHL. I would not be caught unarmed and I carry simply “because I can”. My wife has her CHL as well. Guns are fun!
Comment by James Hathorn — June 17, 2012 @ 11:33 am
Just as many others have stated….for fear of what the ‘great’ Obama and his left wing dingbats will do if he gets re-elected.
Comment by Jason — June 17, 2012 @ 11:37 am
Because.I.Can.
Comment by johnnyreb™ — June 17, 2012 @ 11:37 am
The last gun I bought was because I got a good price on it. I collect (and shoot my collection) and one of the guns I’d been looking for (an HK 91) recently dropped in price.
Comment by Tokageko — June 17, 2012 @ 11:38 am
Any Man/Woman with a just, honest, good, fair and rightous idea does NOT need to lie, deceive, rule, pass laws or tell us they know better than we, as a good idea will be adopted, embraced and cherished by all on it’s own merits. I only hope someday, that people will be enlightened enough, wise enough to understand that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them a slave. Politicians, Unions, Special Interests and Religious leaders are not leaders, as leaders lead by example, an example others admire and adopt. Rulers rule with deceit, power, lies, unrest, division of the masses and oppression. Based on that as a consideration, where do all of your elected representatives fall? Leaders or rulers?
Comment by Jay Thomas — June 17, 2012 @ 11:39 am
ALL THE CONGRESSMEN . ALL THE SENATORS..POLITIANS…..PAID OFF BY THE ROTHSCHILDS . STUDY THE ROTHSCHILDS FAMILY. FOR ALL YOU SHEEP….TIME TO BUY GUNS AMMO…THESE FAMILIES ROTHSCHILDS.CARNAGIES.ROCKERFELERS…MONEY CHANGERS OUR THE FEDERAL RESERVE..THEY FUNDED HILTER..STUDY UP YOU STUPID SHEEP ..STUDY HISTORY…YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY…….SHEEP SHEEP SHEEP……..DO NOT TRUST ……OBAMA IS A OPERITIVE..CIA IS CORRUPED…BOUGHT OFF BY THE MONEY CHANGERS
Comment by truthteller — June 17, 2012 @ 11:49 am
I buy guns both for protection and enjoyment. My first two purchases were for home protection, now I buy for protection, enjoyment or both. I am slowly building a stockpile of ammo and will add to my arsenal as money allows because violence and the disregard for human live are on the increase everywhere. Home invasions and attacks are on the increase. Also, the political climate in this country and the obvious attempts by individuals, organizations, politicians and news media to turn everything into a racial issue and stir resentment and violence have increased the potential of racially motivated attacks.
Comment by Albert E. — June 17, 2012 @ 11:50 am
I have enjoyed Gunning most of my life. I’ve been in the Military for over twenty years. I enjoy the whole gun concept so much, I got a job selling them. The more that I listen to my customers and watch the news, the more that I relize that we are losing more of our freedoms each and everyday! I can tell you that I fear and mistrust OUR government more than I fear an attack from an outside entity. Our elected officials dislike our gun rights and the 2nd amendment than any other part of our Consitution. Many would give up there left testicle in order to end our rights of freedom in regards to our guns! The fear of what our Commander in King will do if re-elected scares the hell out of me. After his re-election he will have no reason to keep his true ideas hidden. He and Congress have no chance of altering the second amendment; however, there is nothing stopping them from imposing massive teriffs and taxes on handguns, riflrs, shotguns and ammo! Pay attention people before it is to late.
Comment by Daryl W — June 17, 2012 @ 11:50 am
Because nothing says go away like a shot gun being racked!
Comment by Piper — June 17, 2012 @ 11:53 am
C.C. LESTERS , you wrote
SO THAT THE YANKEES CANT COME AND KILL US TO STEAL OUR LAND AND ROB US AGAIN….
I have to ask you C.C. Do you really think that the North and South will go at it again? Has your Papa taught you that or did you just come up with it on your own. When I travel in the south with my NY license plate and walk into an establishment ,I can cut the tension with a knife. The hate toward me is thick in the air. Why is that? Wyatt
PS I think I better get a gun to defend myself against people like CC Lesters. I do believe this is how all the hate and killing starts. Right C.C.?
Comment by Wyatt — June 17, 2012 @ 11:55 am
I really do not own any (with the exception of a .177cal. pellet rifle. I figured if I can hold out a little longer,I will be able to pick up all the Guns/Rifles I want, when Eric Holder’s “Fast and Furious” weapons start filtering to Florida. Keep up the good work guys.I like a lot of your outdoor products and your pricing and packaging/mailing are always great.Also, it was interesting reading some of the comments made in survey of “purchasing guns”. Thanks, Bud C.
Comment by Bud Clements — June 17, 2012 @ 11:56 am
I bought my first gun in November 2009, a Remington 870 tactical for home defense. Since then I have purchased on average a gun a month. All are self defense and home defense weapons. Most are handguns with a few shotguns and rifles. The reason is I just recently became interested in politics and at age 65 learned the difference between a Republican, a Conservative, a Democrat, a Liberal, and a Progressive. It was learning about the progressives ideology and the shredding of the constitution by Obama and his Progressive, Socialist, and Marxist Communist administration and mentors that made me realize how close we are to loosing or freedom. I discovered that I am a Reagan Conservative.
Comment by cebur19 — June 17, 2012 @ 11:59 am
Personally, I think all the cowardice posing as bravado is sad, and a little funny.
Conservatives and liberals are both ruled primarily by FUD. Where the fuck are your
back bones? I own a pistol and rifle for every member of my family because shooting
safely is good family fun, and maintaining one’s own weapons is part of being a responsible
gun owner. All this SHTF nonsense is nothing but childish pretending from people who
have never seen war firsthand. I’m a combat veteran. Once you’ve experienced what it really
is, all this toughguy bravado bullshit looks like children playing army. We should be having
an adult conversation on how we as a society can avert this potential clusterfuck before it
becomes a terrible reality. Read about the us civil war and ask yourselves if a do-over is really
in anyone’s best interest!
Comment by FUD — June 17, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
1st of all it is my responsibility to have firearms and to be skilled in their safety and use. So I have to own firearms in order to fulfill this duty. 2nd – Our government is staying further and further from the principles of our Republic. We are so far in dept that if the same path is followed for long, the interest on the dept will be more than the income of the whole nation in a short time. When that approaches the government will fail. In fact the whole world is showing signs of being even worse off than our nation.If one is a student of history, all of the signs are present that in the past has led to a very large crisis. Either the government will fail, or there could be civil strife, civil war, an economic meltdown, or even an invasion by an enemy.
Considering these things I have been trying to prepare as many ways as I can. Buying firearms is one way, so that I can try to defend my family.
Plus the fact that they are interesting, fun, and a really good investment.
Comment by Lou Newton — June 17, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
Guns and ammo have trading value when all else, such as money and precious metals, have lost value.
Comment by William Robbins — June 17, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
Wyatt (#406),
You obviously did not visit the rural part of Georgia I grew to love before moving to Maryland to take a new job since they would have welcomed you with joy and treated like you were a long-time neighbor. I remember fondly all of the friends I made simply by sitting on my front porch and having people come up and speak to me even though I moved there from Florida after completing my degree. Don’t let people like C.C. give you the impression that the entire South is hostile to people from Northern states.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 12:14 pm
Do you all think others can’t see or use this and track email when or if we get a gun ban . Stop posting stupid shits
Comment by falling2traps — June 17, 2012 @ 12:18 pm
When it became clear that the govt. no longer feels the need to follow the law and they demonstrate clear contempt for the constitution… it’s a reason for concern. Add to that, the out of control entitlement mentality and anger among many minorities (blacks looking for payback on crackers and La Raza openly calling for restitution for something that never happened) and it starts to feel like we are living in dangerous times. I’ve seen uncaring people rioting in the streets and their obvious disregard for human life or accountability for their actions. No, if all hell breaks out (and it does seem like that might be one of the plays in the current administrations re-election playbook) I won’t expect that the police will be able to protect EVERYONE from the hoodlums that decide to start violence in the streets.
I buy guns to protect my family in the event of a horrific scenario that I pray doesn’t come to pass… I refuse to be a helpless victim. I am a law abiding American citizen and I will defend myself if it comes to that.
God bless America
Comment by Ben Hade — June 17, 2012 @ 12:19 pm
It is all our rights to own fire arms to protect from danger if needed, for fun with the family (target shooting)I have been a gun owner for 27 years and simply enjoy it. Buying ammo in larger quantities is cheaper, and with the prices always on the rise it is smart to buy in quantities to save future costs.Why should only the bad guys have guns? the bad guys dont mess with people they think may have guns as much as if they know you do not have any guns.
I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
Comment by Rick — June 17, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
It’s scary to me that many of these comments seem to reflect a strong belief in some sort of major conspiracy theory on behalf of the current administration. From my perspective, it’s nuts like some of you who seem to feel like we’re at the brink of a revolution all the time that, in part, give guns a bad name. “Communist traitor”? Wow. So you don’t agree with some of the president’s policies; I’m in the same boat on some issues. But there are also plenty of citizens who do, and discounting, collectively, ~half the country’s opinions is so needlessly incendiary. Much of it is rooted in racism (“Go back to Kenya”,) and that, to me, is much more un-American than the policies many of you feel are so damaging (but probably aren’t.) At last, my reasons:
1. They’re fascinating machines, and I admire their performance/power.
2. It’s a fun and social hobby with plenty of utility.
3. As a father/husband, I am responsible for the protection of my family.
4. As a citizen, I am responsible for the protection of my country and others in it.
5. Widespread gun ownership is a crime deterrent (http://news.discovery.com/human/violent-crime-statistics-120612.html)
Comment by dcdc — June 17, 2012 @ 12:22 pm
Paranoid, falling2traps? If you stop and think you would realize that every time you purchase a firearm, your info is run through a computer system and an approval number is placed on the paperwork your dealer has to keep archived for when the ATF audits them. Since they already know what I have purchased and when I purchased them, posting on this board isn’t a real problem.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 12:24 pm
Buying as an investment.
I’ve seen where the price of guns I used to have 25/30 years ago have gone.
You can’t make any money in the bank and the stock market is too versitile.
Guns are relatively liquid and will appreciate in value
Comment by Joe — June 17, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
When Dick-tator in chief Yomama started to appoint lackey czars, bypass congress (if he is re-elected we will no longer live in a Democratic Republic), load the supreme court with political -V- constitutional judges and is attempting to turn the U.S.A. over to the United nations I decided it was time to be ready for the knock on my door informing me that my home has been taken from me and is to be “redistributed” to a minority family as the gument[sic] ran out of 40 acre plots and mules, I knew it was time to exercise my current and true second amendment rights. Of all the hokey gun slogans a simple one has always resonated the loudest to me, “fear the government that fears your gun”. look at how Hitler disarmed the German populace (1938ish) prior to his militarization of the countries political process and his establishment of himself as dictator. Be true to your beliefs, be strong and talk with others as we get closer to the most important election of our generation. Who will lead this great country, for whom and to what end? Think about it!
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
Pelosi said on TV that it would be during the second term that BHO would seriously go after gun control. It’s obvious “fast and furious” was never a sting op. it was designed to give the illusion that we had no control over guns sold to the public, which would be leverage to create new controls and bans. I think we’ve “caught” BHO on that one, but who knows what else be has in the works. So there is a legit threat to our 2nd ammendment rights.
I’ve also recently gotten back into hunting. I don’t know if that’s because I now have the equipment to do it, or because I see that as another way to stay independent and fed when the grocery store shelves go empty (collapse the dollar, Trayvon riots, what ever).
It’s also pretty apparent that the dollar is on its way out as the international reserve currency. People don’t understand that will drop the value of the dollar 25% to 50% OVERNIGHT, and the govt will likely devalue the currency thereafter (see England 1967). It happens when we try to print our way out of debt. China is already trading directly with Japan, no dollars involved. That’s the worlds 2nd and 3rd largest economies cutting the USD out of the equation.
I used to joke that the currency of the future would be spam and .22s. I’ve stopped laughing.
Who knows that the next few years will bring, but we’ll face them with plenty of ammo.
Comment by DAK — June 17, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
I am addicted to shooting. I couldn’t stop if i wanted to. If “the government” bans ammo i am counting on some kind of social rehabilitation program to get me over my disease like the methadone program for heroin addicts. i just need my fix. maybe they can start by weening me off of the higher caliber firearms first and gradually taking me down to .22 and eventually pellet, airsoft, and finally paintball.
also, the people who think that our country will fall apart over an Obama reelection are idiots. how much different is your life under Obama compared to your life under Bush Jr? or Clinton? or Bush Sr? And if your life HAS been drastically changed by these minor policy changes between puppeteers can you really blame THEM? THEY don’t care about your life enough to push you around. your ruined life was incidental, and would be just as likely ruined by a puppeteer of your own personal selection.
Comment by jon chizm — June 17, 2012 @ 12:28 pm
Silly question, Zombies, of course! Ask the CDC ;-}
Comment by Stoney Burt — June 17, 2012 @ 12:28 pm
I have one firearm for self defense, another for backup, and a third for my survival kit. Most of us will never need a firearm, but if we do, we will need it desperately.
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 12:31 pm
Simply stated, Barack Obama, The Supreme Court, Socialism, China, Eric Holder, Liberals and pretty much anybody who aligns themselves with this illegal administration.
Bottom line is I don’t care if Obama was elected. He’s not my president and I will defy his directives. One man does not and should never have more power than the Constitution.
Comment by Frank Lynch — June 17, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
Well I got into buying guns, hunting, and target shooting as a fun hobby to do with family and buddies. But some things have changed since my first interest. They started having all these prepper shows and end of the world shows, so I started thinking, why not be more prepared for home defense, bug in, and bug out scenarios. Now if the world “ends” there is no reason to have guns or ammo. But if there are less threatening events that could happen and it turns into a dog eat dog world, I would hate to think that your neighbors would turn against you if it came to it in whatever situation may arise, but I have a family to protect. I have people that are anti-guns that ask me why I have guns or “I hope you don’t snap and come to work with them” or the infamous “Guns kill people” saying. Well I have my own saying that almost every person that has that mentality about guns will actually think about and almost start agreeing with me, and all it is is “I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” Simple enough.
Comment by Caleb — June 17, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
I started to reload my ammunition, because I think that if the authorities don’t manage to ban guns they will start putting a sin tax on ammo, like they do with alcohol and tobacco. They will try to make it too expensive for anyone to use the guns they own.
It’s getting harder and harder to find places to shoot. Fortunately, the gun club that I belong to is only 8 miles from my house and membership only costs $25 a year. I don’t hunt or shoot competition, not that I have anything against it, I just enjoy target shooting. I like to challenge myself to get the best accuracy that I can. Plus, there is a regular group of guys that get together out at the range in the morning and it’s great comradery.
Comment by Jamie Nelson — June 17, 2012 @ 12:35 pm
I own guns for various reasons. I think shooting is a great hobby and stress reliever. Although I only have 6 right now I am planning on having it grow vastly. Now epidemics, with all of the nut jobs on “bath salt” so they say, I don’t want my face ripped off. There is also chance from a violent solar wind, EMP, biological/chemical warfare, large riots, natural disaster such as a large volcano eruption causing large global change from all of the ash on the air. Also depending how the economy changes, people can lose jobs Ben more than there are and they will get desperate and most likely starting breaking into your homes. I am definately for our 2nd amendmant and that should never change.
Comment by Joefrick — June 17, 2012 @ 12:36 pm
I fear another HOLOCAUST….not like the first Nazi Germany against the Jews, but the Muslum Nations(of which our commander and chief belongs to) against the infidels., (that’s all of us who are not of the Muslin faith).
Comment by willie — June 17, 2012 @ 12:40 pm
I just love the freedom of my 2nd amendment, having the choice of what I want to buy and shoot and huntin sport, besides all the crap that Obama has been doing to our country and being hell bent on destroying our constitution I feel that as Americans we need to stock up and be prepared for what the future holds especially if the congress is not going to impeach this inelegibille foreign Islamist anti American we have sitting in office. I do not recognize him as our president at all for the fact that he was not a natural born American and has hidden these facts with millions of dollars and ruined our country this far. If bill Clinton was impeached in a merely small act involving Monica lewinski, what the hell is Obama still doing in office?? Seriously people… He has bypassed congress way too many times and signed way to many executive orders which is re work of a communistic dictator trying to take per a country and declare himself king…. WTF???? Seriously people what is wrong with congress, and the rest I this nation for letting this man continue this path of destruction of this great nation? Is everybody blind to this fact? This entire administration is a fraud and committing criminal acts everyday! Wake up America!! They work for us and it’s NOW time we the people have a say in throwing him and the rest of the bunch out and replace them with REAL natural born Americans who know what and where this country shoul be at. This is the reason why I am buying all I can while I can and it’s my god given right to, besides the fact that we hunt for sport, food, survival, and the free will of man. I could go on but y’all know where it leads…
Comment by Sam Cotton — June 17, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
I’m not buying guns (can’t afford to – thank you Barak Obama and Democrat Party) but I try to pick up a box or two of ammunition and a spare magazine each month.
Having been a reserve officer, I know that my local law enforcement can’t protect me and my family. There response time is 10-20 minutes. So, I’m prepping for two senarios: 1) Eventually, social spending is going to have to be cut drastically. There is no way around it – we can’t reduce spending without cutting social programs. Many of the folks who are 100% living off Uncle Sam are not going to take kindly to having their freebies cut off. I’m afraid of the riots and crime that will result from those cuts.
2) I’m concerned that if Obama looses the election, there may be riots. I really doubt that Obama has a strong enough character to leave office peacefully.
The funny thing is that if you would have told me 10 years ago I would have said that, I would have told you that you were crazy. Its taken the Obama administration to cause me to open my eyes.
Comment by Tray — June 17, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
I’ve only started collecting about four yrs ago, before that I only owned three guns a 22 savage which I bought in Calif in the 60′s,a Star 380 I bought in 89 while stationed in Oklahoma and a Rugar 44 Mag rifle which a friend left at my house cause he lived in the barracks back in the 70′s. I don’t usually buy from gun dealers cause I’m interested in guns from ww1 and ww2. My oldest is a 1891 Argentine Mauser which is a dream to shoot and a 1914 32 cal Colt Police Positive that I bought from the relatives of a slain police officer who died in the line of duty back in the 1920′s.I now own 28 rifles and handguns in various calibers. I get my guns at gun auctions. I’ve also do all my own reloading so I definately have enough ammo stored. When I go out to the range I pick up as much brass as I need and it keeps the cost down. So basicly I’m ready for anything that comes down the pike.
Comment by Jim — June 17, 2012 @ 12:42 pm
I collect WWII and military surplus firearms, I like to remember who, why, and when. I live in the city and do not shoot much at all. I remember 911 and the 3rd building fell? I am not satisfied with B.S.. I walk away from propaganda and fear because we are sheep. I do not prep anything except my laundry. And yes there hasn’t been a “Real” president since J.F.K.. “There is nothing to fear but fear itself”. I try to make GOD my greatest fear not man, I have also felt the need to buy ammo, but not more guns, I love the U.S. constitution. “Love thy neighbor” means everyone. Let War be the lesson not to do it again. “Parabellum”, If u want peace prepare for war.
Comment by Civilian. Green — June 17, 2012 @ 12:45 pm
As a retired military person, I have seen that the government I served is no longer serving me or what this
country stands for. It is pushing socialism and the democrates are trying to dis-arm us…even turning
control over the UN. I love this country and will give my life protecting it. When I joined the military
at the age of 17, I took an oath to defend my country from all enemies…foreign and domestic. I have
fought the foreign enemy…and the domestic is in the “wire” now….a term we used in Viet Nam to let everyone
know the enemy is in your face. He may be your neighbor or your brother…but if he continues to serve the
liberals and socialist…then one day I may have to face him in battle for the sake of my country and my
family and most of all, my Christian beliefs. I will not be unprepared…trust me. I don’t want this, but
I’m afraid its coming….God help us if it does. But I will help myself by arming myself.
Comment by Jerry E Sutton — June 17, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
I have owned and shot guns for decades. Modern firearms are fantastic compared to the old school versions, time to upgrade before idiotic laws ban them again.
I would like to see stats on law abiding citizens shooting and robbing versus those with records but the current band of idiots has yet to realize you can’t legislate people who don’t follow the laws in the first place.
Comment by Robert — June 17, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
I have always had many firearms, but now that Odumbo is in office I have started buying for specific needs, along with ammo to support the weapons. I prefer small caliber semi-autos, both in pistol and rifle. I do have one long-range caliber with scope though.
Comment by J Sandusky — June 17, 2012 @ 12:51 pm
Every time I turn around I’m hearing/reading about more legislation to ban this or that weapon or this or that ammunition. If it’s not the “assault weapon” stigma starting in the 80′s and 90′s, it’s the EPA and the evils of lead in the ammunition. Every year there’s something else which makes us have to fight harder just to be able to buy/sell/keep/trade weapons.
History has shown what happens to nations when they disarm the civilian population: tyranny. America was founded because of tyranny in England, and the Founding Fathers made it clear that the citizenry should be armed. Not only did they put it in the Constitution, but the topic is in all of their personal letters/correspondence/etc. They were a gun culture. I am too. So I buy weapons. I bought a shotgun to defend my home, and another to fire slugs at deer. I bought a 308 to put little holes in paper at long, long distances. Why? For the same reason I eat Ice Cream: I enjoy it. I bought a 45 because I believe, as Heinlein did, that “An armed society is a polite society”. I’m not a tough guy, I’m a realist. Trouble sometimes comes to your doorstep, and it won’t be reasoned with. Citizens have no expectation of protection by police and the guy breaking into my home isn’t doing so to leave a $20 on the counter.
You see what “bath salts” are doing to people? Would you like to be forcibly disarmed by your government while one of those whack jobs is munching on YOUR face? Forget it… one shot, one second, and the threat is neutralized. Let the Prius drivers scramble for their cell phone while a crazed addict is ripping them apart. I’m protecting myself.
Comment by Jimmy Jam — June 17, 2012 @ 12:51 pm
The massive increase in firearms purchases isn’t some mystery, though I’m sure the Elsworth Toohey’s of the world want people to think it is. The spike upwards started late November of last year. For those of you scoring at home, what exactly was going on late November of 2011? The 2012 NDAA (ostensibly a defense appropriations bill) came out of committee in the Senate. Though it is titled the National Defense Appropriations Act, funding for defense is only a minor part of that massive document. If you actually look at the fine print burried in there, the 2012 NDAA effecively ends the 3rd, 4th, and 5th ammendments and it makes the 10th irrelevant. Though a federal court blocked part of the section on indefinite detention for American Citizens, it remains to be clear if you retain your citizenship if the Executive branch declares you a “terrorist” for whatever reason they see fit. This document, combined with the National Defense Resource Preparedness (NDRP) Executive Order (which effectively ends property rights by executive decree in the US) establishes the constitutional doomsday scenario where the US has license to wage war on it’s own citizens. Then there are the well documented FEMA camps. A question for the students of history; If the FEMA camps aren’t a gulag, then why do they look exactly like a gulag?
People are rational beings. Stalin and his Bolsheviks killed upwards of 30 million (according to historians Conquest and Murvachek) people either in gulags, forced starvation, purges, or plain old genocide. In addition, they waged ethnic cleansing on the Ukranians. That total represented roughly 16% of the population of the Soviet Union at that time. Firearm ownership was outlawed in Russia. Solzhenitsyn once wondered aloud how Russian history in the 20th century might have turned out if Russians had risen up and fought the Bolsheviks. With that in mind, it appears that given the volume of firearms sales in the US, the vast majority of Americans are voting with their feet about Solzhenitsyn’s quote.
For those that insist that such an event could never happen in the United States, may I remind you that it HAS happened in the United States.
Comment by Fred Fredericsen — June 17, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
Usless piece of shit in the whitehouse!!
Comment by Frank... — June 17, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
I own several rifles, and one pistol. All for hunting and target shooting. I am in the process of buying a small handgun for ccw, not out of fear, but to have in case I feel the need.
Comment by larry patriquin — June 17, 2012 @ 12:53 pm
A few bricks of 22 cal, one tricked up 10/22, one GP 100 .357 and a 12 ga. Mossberg 500. That’s it for this old guy. Not into packing heavy cans of ammo or carrying more guns than I can shoot. No Rambo here but never miss what I’m pointing at.
Not much worried about 2012 or natural calamities since humans by nature will destroy themselves long before the end of the world. With that in mind nobody is safe anywhere so I’m buying boiler plate, bricks and mortar since I haven’t got anything to hide behind besides 2 x 4 walls.
With millions of gun owners in the U.S. we can hope when things get bad that there is a common thread amongst the majority and with luck a leader will emerge. I have little doubt when things get tough the sheep that have “Bah-d” the loudest for gun control will seek out refuge with those who have arms. Hopefully they will bring food, dancing girls and whiskey in exchange for protection!
Comment by onewayroad — June 17, 2012 @ 12:56 pm
I love the machining/mechanical aspects of guns. On a more important and ominous note, you can see the writing on the wall. 50% of the voting populace have no clue as to what is at stake as far as their/our freedom, which is secured by the right to bear arms.
When our Second Amendment was recently upheld by a 5-4 vote by our illustrious Supreme Court, citizens of the United States hair should have been standing on end. We will only need a shift of one vote, and our freedom is gone.
So, the main reason that I am purchasing thousands of rounds of ammo and 30 round capacity assault rifles is that I believe in the not too distant future, we will not be able to purchase such, and God forbid, may have to fight to keep my(your)right to protect myself, my family, and to take down tyrants.
Comment by Mike R. — June 17, 2012 @ 12:58 pm
I will say I have never seen one man so loathed and hated as Barack Obama since Stalin or Hilter. I don’t have allot of weapons. My modest collection serves one purpose. Acquire an enemy at 1000 plus yards.
Comment by CFL — June 17, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Steve S,(#412) Thanks, I was really starting to wonder what is wrong with some people. Things are screwed up enough without having to feel like you are hated from fellow Americans. Wyatt
Comment by Wyatt — June 17, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
I buy guns because government is spending more and more time and resources (our taken money) upon things it has no justification doing and less time and resources performing its fundamental role…protecting the lives, liberty and property of citizens. Police, armies and navies (that protect us and do not endanger us by invading and attacking others) and courts are about all any government should be involved in. “Helping” free people is NOT government’s legitimate job. Free people help themselves and those they care about. That is where government goes off track. By the way, government “leaders” are humans who don’t know everything, who make mistakes and have opinions…just as we all do. They are NOT GODS! Government compulsion in areas that are not its core functions listed above is a vast failure and does far more harm than good. Too bad more “conservatives” and even “liberals” did not pay more attention to Ron Paul’s wisdom and candor. Thank goodness millions of young people did. Their new skepticism of “leaders” will have great benefits for our country in the future.
So…I feel the need to be prepared to defend myself and my family and friends myself. That is my reason for buying guns and ammo. I also know most Americans (and other people) have not yet come to this realization…but in time they will as things become progressively worse. Perhaps they are coming to this realization now as gun and ammunition sales are soaring.
Comment by Richard from Virginia — June 17, 2012 @ 1:01 pm
As Frank said “Usless piece of shit in the White house!” and the shit heads in the Congress and the Senate. That whore Clinton would sell out her mother to get rid of guns… The war is coming soon….
Comment by Guy — June 17, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
Every Fiat currency in history has collapsed and the dollar is overdue…look at what’s happening to the Euro and countries needing a bailout now. Have you seen the Greeks throwing molotov cocktails at the cops today? You think it can’t happen here? Got a newsflash for you…it will! When it does store shelves will be empty within three days, and I fully intend to keep my food stock and family safe from those who have failed to properly prepare…mainly from their having been raised with an “entitlement” mentality. I won’t disclose what my weaponry consists of, but if my home catches fire I’d recommend evacuating a minimum quarter-mile radius and just let it burn. Other than that, looters beware! NRA Life Member and former USMC.
Comment by Jeff G — June 17, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
refer to comment #423. Enough said
Comment by mike — June 17, 2012 @ 1:07 pm
Ancestry from 1640′s escaping Brit tyranny over Ireland, beyond avid history buff and pragmatic enough to know half of US history as taught in our shools is pure BS, yet the ideals most of populace held in the principles of Constitution limiting governent and a Bill of Rights is the only thing that seperated Americans from rest of worlds peoples, without its framework we are no more than subjects of whatever group or party in power.
Today, contrary to all thoswho hype founding documents you are talking out your asses; they have not been in effect for a damn long while, and on last day of 2011 Obama signed the end of old system once and for all.
I buy weapons because I want and can “still” do so, the “why has nothing to do with defending any things other than from physical harm to self and others.
We sat on asses or else actively supported the figures and economic powers that now rule us under. a form of priveleges to exist at their whim.
2nd Amendment be damned as we used our “guns” to hide behind not in taking on thosr in politics that destroyed every other Amendment one by one.
I will buy what weapons, and the parphenalia associated with survival, along with asthehics appeal for as long as I can, because I can.
.But do not expect me to die defending ownership by any flag waving causes, no one can bring back what once was, today live to live as you are, no more than serfs and subjects of government of economic entity.
Comment by Hide Behind — June 17, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
Pretty simple. It’s because of 90% of the idiots who post here. America is screwed.
Comment by Joe — June 17, 2012 @ 1:12 pm
@RO
Just like there are ‘Conservatives’ that do not like Firearms, there are those of the left that like firearms. But I only see those who are organized to do away with my Second Amendment Rights and want to shackle America to the UN coming from anywhere but the Far Left! If that is where the bullets are coming from, that is where I will lay down the suppressive fire…
If you vote for the Libertarian Party, you are voting for Obama and the Democrat Platform! Why? Because it is a vote that will mean nothing since they do not have a viable candidate (he/they cannot get elected to a National Office). That vote will be just as effective as giving Obama or Romney the Finger! Nothing will come from it but hiding your head in the sand.
Comment by JPKirk — June 17, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
You’re welcome, Wyatt (#442). I agree, things are screwed up enough without being hated by people simply for where you were born or where your job has you living. If you’re interested, the area I was taking about is Fort Gaines, GA down in Clay County. There’s a Corps of Engineers lake called Lake Walter F. George (also Lake Eufaula) that has several campgrounds where you can bring a travel trailer or other RV with full utilities. Plus, they have the George T. Bagby State Park a few miles north of town with a nice rooms and a golf course. There’s boat ramps run by the Corps on the lake as well as one at the lodge. Fishing, bird watching, and hunting are pretty good down there. For shopping, you have Eufaula, AL just across the lake and Columbus, GA a hour to the north. The town itself is a little rustic, but the people are friendly.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
There is an excellent possibility that difficult times are ahead for this Nation. Our Federal Government is no longer American but hell bent on remaking us into another European Socialist slave of the UN. Best case senario, there will be shortages while the US cleans house and gets the Chinese paid off. Worst case.., well folks, pick up a copy of ROAD WARRIOR and watch it. The armed citizen will be better positioned to protect what he or she finds important. The unarmed will be on their knees looking toward heaven and praying to Obama to save them.
Comment by Mike D. — June 17, 2012 @ 1:14 pm
I can!
Comment by Dwane — June 17, 2012 @ 1:15 pm
As a member of the military for over 27 years, I have seen first hand what happens in situations like the L.A. riots, New Orleans after Katrina and in Iraq. These events brought out the best qualities in many people, but I also witnessed the worst in some. Those few terrorized the good folks, many who were un-armed, or underarmed. There is a subtle movement underway in this country to change the face of this nation- it’s culture and basic tenets. Our forefathers created a country like no other – founded on Christian principles of the Ten Commandments, as stated in the Declaration of Independence and later, the US Constitution. Now that Constitution, which I swore an oath to defend, is under attack. My parents and grandparents lived through the Great Depression, and I was taught to be prepared. The Eurozone will probably collapse within six months (according to George Soros) and our economy will follow soon after. this will be before the November elections, so the POTUS can declare a state of emergency (under the new NDAA), martial law, and finally name himself King. On a lighter note, I grew up hunting and enjoy shooting, especially old military colectables- my M-1 Garand, M-1 carbine, and .45.
Comment by Ol504Troop — June 17, 2012 @ 1:16 pm
Because of Obama and the rest of the clowns that want to take a way peoples right and also tell us how to spend our money. If i want to help the economy buy buying guns and ammo, mind ur F@!?& business!!!!
Comment by Yohan — June 17, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
Today’s global environment, evidence of potential social collapse of American society/government coupled with the ever increasing potential of natural disasters based on earth and solar cycles makes preparation for survival a requirement. Security and protection is a vital part of survival in any of these scenarios. It is hard to protect your family and necessary survival items unless you have guns and ammo. If you do not believe this, ask the Jewish survivors of Nazi Germany how hard it was to protect themselves without guns, which were banned and confiscated. I am not a conspiracy theorist nor am I a fear monger. I am a pragmatist that believes in preparing for what history has shown will repeat.
Comment by Mike Heard — June 17, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
1. Personal Defense – True freedom comes from being independent and and not having to rely on the government to provide you with security. One must always be prepared to protect yourself and your family.
2. Hunting – To experience nature in its greatest form (Life & Death) and harvest perfect protein is a thrilling and primal adventure.
3. SHTF Scenarios – The ability to defend yourself and property when everything goes down for an extended period of time against a well armed, sized, and motivated threat is essential to survival.
4. Recreation – Shooting is a BLAST
5. Government Restriction – Laws always get more restrictive and not the other way around. The more lethal, advanced, reliable, functional, and multipurpose the firearm the better. Examples: Assault Rifles, high cap mags, high performance bullets, military quality firearms. The citizens should always have the ability to overthrow the government.
By the way to those who make violent, racist, or aggressive comments. The ones who make or vote for restrictive firearm laws do so because of fear. Always present yourself, thoughts, and ideas with tact and respect. Do not give the anti-second amendment folks “ammo” against our freedoms.
Comment by Jonathan — June 17, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
Guns are just fun. But, in my opinion, they are as neccessary as food, water, clothing and currency. I currently buy with self-defense in mind. I only own 2 firearms. My daily carry pistol and a shot gun that stays home with the wife. As time goes on, I am becoming more aware of how much I need more guns and ammo. I don’t think any one person can own too many guns. For the shotgun, I opted for a 20g with my wife in mind. Due to her size and rather novice gun experience. Equipped with a pistol grip in front and rear, a heat shield on an 18″ barrel with an 80 lumen torch. The model I decided on is a Mossberg 500. Why? Affordable and it is also very versatile. It came with a standard stock and 2 different barrels. A 24″ and an 18″. Both smooth bore. Also available for this gun is a 24″ rifled barrel with intergraded scope mount. So with one shot gun, you can secure your home at night (18″ barrel), hunt duck for lunch (24″ smooth bore barrel) and hunt deer for dinner (24″ riffled barrel with slug loads). Now thats a pretty ridiculous scenario, but in the extreme, it is an option. For my daily carry weapon I have a compact XDm .40 cal. Love the whole springfield XD series for obvious reasons. To me, the .40 cal is a good all around caliber and the XDm offers the capacity, accuracy, and quality I need for a daily weapon. The next gun purchase for me will be a Kahr CM9 for it’s pocketablity then a FN Five seveN because of it’s capacity, volocity, and accuracy. And an absolute most have is an AR-15.
Comment by Eric — June 17, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
Since December of 2011 I have purchased almost $30,000.00 in guns and rifles. The reasons are varied and do not touch that much on politics. I paid $6,000.00 for a matched set of WWI commemorative Colt ,45′s as gifts for my young nephews when they turn 21. (Little sister is somewhat anti gun. She has kids so I forgive her) Additionally I have purchased 3 new rifles for about $12,000.00 and an unbelievable Saiga Shotgun from Lone Star Arms in Texas for another $3,000.00!
The rifles and shotgun are for my new sport, 3 gunning. I encourage anyone who is into shooting to get involved in the 3 Gun sport. It teaches you how to think critically while moving and shooting your weapons. It is perhaps the best way to practice safety with firearms.
As for the political element? Well I do believe that our government is trying to take our guns from us.
They just did it to the people of Venezuela and the Liberal Scum here in the USA would like nothing more than to get the same laws made public here. So I have gone and purchased while I still can. If they come for them, you will hear about it on the news. To quote a great American: “From my cold dead hands!”
But politics aside, guns are A LOT of fun! Shooting is very cathartic for me and eliminates stress from my life. Having a gun that I conceal carry helps me to feel less threatened when moving through the very violent city in which I live. Additionally, about 70 years ago, 1 man made a very concerted effort to wipe my tribe from the face of the Earth, and I will never be a willing victim for any government or political ideology that tries to make personal protection illegal. Guns keep America FREE! Don’t ever allow someone with a Liberal Axe to grind tell you any differently.
The stated reason no country will ever try to invade America? ‘Their people are armed and will rise up and kill us!’ Well you got that one right Bubba! Yes we would! So there are in fact many reasons why law abiding Americans go forth and purchase guns. And yes Berry Soetoro, AKA Barack Obama, is the best gun salesman in America because people can see that he has only the interests of Karl Marx at the heart of his political vision; 1 nation under Federal Authority with no power to stop the machine from destroying our freedoms.
Alright maybe there is a political element to my gun purchases after all.
Sincerely
JF
Atlanta, GA.
Comment by John Fay — June 17, 2012 @ 1:25 pm
Its better to have it and not need it then to need in and not have it.
Comment by Terrence — June 17, 2012 @ 1:25 pm
if it does fall apart we still need to eat simple
Comment by rich t — June 17, 2012 @ 1:25 pm
I have been a gun collector for over 20 yrs. I have my weapons for all the reasons. Riots, bans and ect. It’s sad but I fear our own government and the U.N. more than anything else, but I will “NEVER” be unarmed or disarmed! I think riots are coming sooner or later. Assault weapons, tactical shotguns and handguns are my choices. I’ve been stocking up on ammo. With the way things are going, you just never know what will happen. I’d rather be ready than not. God Bless us all! Amen.
Comment by J. Rhodes — June 17, 2012 @ 1:27 pm
440 different, but similar, opinions for ‘why’ we’re prepping, with the major thread being mistrust of the govt, which has given us thousands of reasons NOT to trust them, the least of which is the fraudulent occupant of the whitehouse who is ‘dictating’ law by executive order, clearly circumventing the Constitution, signing off on bills that totally strip citizens of all rights to put us in FEMA concentration camps on the whim of his pleasure. Then we have the probably engineered collapse of the world economy, and our own. Or terrorist attack. Or pandemic, natural or a biological weapon. But the weather’s nice on Tuesdays. (Thought I’d not be totally pessimistic.)
Basically, it’s just being ready for our best guess as to what “might happen”, but of course hoping it never does. Insurance mindset.
click the name
Comment by Silas Longshot — June 17, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
I started my collection in earnest when the American electorate was taken in by the smooth talking car salesman that currently occupies the white house. My fear is that they are about to be fooled AGAIN, and this guy has already started to show his TRUE colors! If you can’t get what you want through congress then just sign an executive order! I truly believe he is waiting till his second term to really try to clamp down on the 2nd amendment! PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO FALL VICTIMS TO THIS GUYS SMOOTH TALKING IN NOVEMBER!!!! NOW IS THE TIME TO WAKE UP AND PAY ATTENTION! YOU HAVE BUT ONE OPPORTUNITY TO GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME!!!!
Comment by Ernie — June 17, 2012 @ 1:31 pm
Well if Obama gets another four years the anti gun agenda will be in full affect more aggressive than ever. You can expect not just gun control but huge taxes put on guns and ammo. And they will attempt to stop the importation of all AKs like they did the Chinese ones. So I am stoking up some ammo it never goes bad anyway.
Comment by John — June 17, 2012 @ 1:31 pm
I’ve been shooting since I was 5. I enjoy shooting, I’m fairly good at it. Meaning that I hit what I aim at and the few times I’ve gone shooting w/others I seem to have done at least as well as them. It’s a way to relax for me.
Comment by David Oberhauser — June 17, 2012 @ 1:33 pm
You need to clarify that you want an e-mail address and not a mailing address. I have had hunting rifles longer than a lot of others have been born. I am a collector, having started later in life than I would have liked. I like to go out and shoot just for the enjoyment of shooting. I do have a CHL and although I don’t always carry since a number of places I am required to visit are off limits to guns. I do carry at times and will be doing so more frequently in the future. I very seldom travel without a pistol or two with me. I am not a doomsday advocate. I have purchased some guns because of Obama’s politics. I am getting my grandsons interested in shooting sports and my wife now has 2 pistols (earlier she would not handle them at all) and will soon take a CHL class. Both of my sons are not allowed to have any firearms. I gave the older son a 30-30 hunting rifle on his 16th birthday and the younger son purchased a pistol. Both of these are at my house.
Comment by Zachary Herrera — June 17, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
Like every good Boy Scout, I like to be prepared. If Obama is re-elected I am condfident the economy will collapse. Obama will declare Martial Law thus suspending all Constitutional rights. The government will try to confiscate our guns but they won’t get them all. The country will experince anarchy and chaos. Armed gangs will roam the streets. Pockets of rebels will be caught and/or destroyed. It is not beyond belief that a new revolutionary war could break out. I have been buying and refurbishing old Mausers, Mosin Nagants, Enfields, etc. . I loan these guns to my neighbors who want one (You’d be surprised at how many gladly accept them). Other neighbors have been buying their own new and/or used guns so our neighborhood, for about 6 square blocks, is ready to fight.
Comment by Bill Weldon — June 17, 2012 @ 1:40 pm
shaun in n/mexico , i have a charter arms 357 5 shot bulldog with 4′ barrel weighs 19 oz, good to carry in belly band ,do have a ccw , like they say never leave home with out it , just rember thart when you buy from a store ,it is registard ,and casse of total anarchy ATF will be up your nose in a heartbeat ,quote of the day: buy more ammo fore nov ,BE SAFE !!!!!
Comment by jack wright — June 17, 2012 @ 1:51 pm
Uncertain times. Good to be prepared. Piece of mind when the family is at stake.
Comment by Josh — June 17, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
I have guns for self defense, and the defense of my country. That is the purpose of the Second Amendment, to establish a militia, aka the armed citizenry, for the purpose of Homeland Defense. That is the job of the People, not the government. Sure, we need a standing army, but we the people are supposed to supplement that army with our own guns.
Comment by Larry Chapman — June 17, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
I love reading all of your comments. We all have a little varied sentiment but mostly common views of weapons on our person and in our home in these days of uncertainty. Aside from some of the emotion stemming from our lack of security with all that is happening economically, politically and socially is a common thread of “character” among gun owners. I’ll never forget standing at the gun counter at Cabelas a few years ago when a man and woman commented on a gun I was speculating purchasing for CCW in Wisconsin (now legal here … Yea!) These 2 people had character and integrity in their faces and demeanor. I knew they were accomplished people and successful by the way they conversed and the confidence in their eyes. In conrast, I sat in Madison, Wiscsonsin at an outide cafe and listened to 2 liberals talk about revolution from their nearby table. These men were liberal lunatics. Their character were all over their faces. They were angry failures in life with a conversation was little more than liberal bumper stickers. Between both sides of the American Constitution stand 2 groups of people. One with godly character and one WITHOUT. When the sparks start to fly in the heat of opinion, regardless of choice of weapon, it is a fact that godly character will prevail over angry imbittered loosers in life anytime. Truth always prevails. Righteosness and Justice come from the laws of God written on our hearts, not from made up self fulfilling immoral people who only want lawlessness! Liberals and the Democratic party will perish under the pressures ahead of America. We with a Godly constitution will prevail. God Bless America!
Comment by Dave P in Milwaukee — June 17, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
because i like hunting and its my right to bear arms and protect myself and family
Comment by rick condron — June 17, 2012 @ 2:07 pm
BLUF: As long as the government believes they are above thier own created laws I feel that I need to protect myself from them. They literally think we are peasants and they are royalty. They no longer represent us and have not for a long time now.
Comment by Doc Holliday — June 17, 2012 @ 2:08 pm
I’ve built or bought more than 60 guns in the past two years. While I certainly have some fears associated with the political situation, that generally is not the reason I build or buy. I like nice things and guns are nice things – both to see and to have. They are better investments than virtually anything right now – not cheap guns but rather special and/or unique guns. I carry concealed virtually everywhere I go. I train weekly and am at the point where I don’t think about what to do, I just do it. Personal safety of my family and myself is paramount and that impacts the guns I build/buy tremendously.
Comment by Gerald Lee — June 17, 2012 @ 2:08 pm
The urge to survive is strong. The potential for someone coming for you is there and growing. I carry a spare tire out on the road; I carry two spares and water etc. when I drive out into the Nevada desert. Moving foreward in life feels more like driving into the desert where you will be on your own and self reliant. Many sense coming tough times with nowhere to turn to except for themselves. It can’t hurt to be prepared and for most, I believe, guns and ammo are only part of it. Meanwhile, we have a good time practicing and playing with all that hardware that we see on TV and in the movies. At the very least, in any scenario, it won’t go down here like it did for the Jews in Germany, those slaughtered in Rawanda, and the list goes on. Many of us here in the USA are armed, equipped and of a mind to act should the need arise. I believe that this will do more to keep a lid on things than lead to chaos. The real bad ones have always been armed and dangerous and will always continue to be so. I hope that greater numbers of good, well meaning people arm themselves and otherwise prepare to maintain a positive balance.
Comment by Frank Chordas — June 17, 2012 @ 2:09 pm
BARACK OBAMA IS THE REASON
Comment by J Sturgis — June 17, 2012 @ 2:11 pm
how many people can defend themselves physically. At 60 I know my prowess days are over. Small and large groups will be the order if times get really bad for what ever reason anyway . So any way to lever up your defences should be on everyone’s mind.
Comment by steve — June 17, 2012 @ 2:12 pm
I buy guns and ammo because:
1 I like guns
2 I like to shoot guns
3 I like to collect guns
4 They are a portion of my investment portfolio
5 My constitutional right allows me to so I make sure I exercise that right.
6 Family protection if ever needed
7 Hunting
8 Possible bartering material if our economy collapses
9 Last line of self defense if the govt collapses or get too out of hand.
Comment by Mikey — June 17, 2012 @ 2:14 pm
To Silas Longshot. I clicked on the name and I thank you for the opportunity to be prepare, you have made it very easy for me. I pray the day will never come when we have to defend our families and property but if it does, I shall be prepared. You have helped me in that effort. My heartfelt thanks. Bill
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 2:15 pm
The myth of anti-gun regions in the US are just that: a myth. It is fiction that the Obama administration or the government is going to take your guns. A total falsehood. Some politicians may support background checks, or waiting periods, or other minor things like CCW permits, but most people just don’t give a shit, despite what the NRA may tell you. Remember: there mission is to sell firearms, so making idiots believe that firearms are about to be taken away is a pretty good tactic. Those rumors are just fun red meat tossed around by Fox News and WND. The conspiracy to take your guns DOES NOT EXIST. But, please read this excerpt taken from the comments below: “Like every good Boy Scout, I like to be prepared. If Obama is re-elected I am condfident the economy will collapse. Obama will declare Martial Law thus suspending all Constitutional rights. The government will try to confiscate our guns but they won’t get them all. The country will experince anarchy and chaos. Armed gangs will roam the streets. Pockets of rebels will be caught and/or destroyed. It is not beyond belief that a new revolutionary war could break out.”
Yep. While the anti-gun agenda is a myth used to sell guns, unfortunately, idiots like that guy do actually exist. There is a good reason why people make fun of paranoid right-wingers and Teabaggers, and this dude is a prime example.
Comment by Marc L — June 17, 2012 @ 2:17 pm
Only fools trust their government. That being said, this current president, his administration and supporters have shown
that they have little respect for the constitution and the American people. Econonomic collapse is the most likely scenerio
that might happen. The others are rioting related to Obamas loss in the coming election, the very real possibility of loosing second amandment rights. I have no doubt, it will be the goal of the leftist to try to severely restrict, if not ban firearms outright. The other possibilties are more remote, those being a solar mass ejection, asteroid strike and most remote is a gamma ray burst directed at earth.
These scenerios may or may not happen, in either case, being prepared is the wisest course of action. The goal is to survive and rebuild. In my opinion where weapons are concerned a 12 ga. shotgun, a 9mm pistol and a semi-auto or auto 5.56mm nato long gun if law permits are my choices. If none of these horrors come to be, three gun nation is an option.
I am pledged to protect and defend the constitution of the United States of America from eneimies both foreign and domestic!
Comment by Stephen Oak Lawn ILL. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:17 pm
Are government is going to try to ban all guns one of these days. They make laws that the people don’t even vote for and they just pass them , without the peoples choice to choose. Are government would disarm every citizen in this country if they could. They can have my guns when they pri them from my cold dead hands.
Comment by Be free and live long — June 17, 2012 @ 2:22 pm
First and foremost, as a restaurant owner, I am a CWP holder. Once I started educating myself on the anti-gun politics, the Constitution and the anti 2nd’s way of thinking (which I used to be one of,) I realized arming yourself is not only a right, the founders thought it was a duty. Years later, to my surprise, tyrantical government is more likely to infringe (and is infringing) on my freedoms than an intruder.
Comment by Jay K — June 17, 2012 @ 2:24 pm
Hey Marc, Tell that to Cananda and tell that to the UK, tell that to Nazi Germany and France, and Poland, tell that to the former USSR! Thomas Jefferson said it best; “When the people fear the government, that is tryanny. when the government fears the people, that is Liberty”!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
The down low on being prepared is this; “Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.” That said, there are enough signs to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. One thing is for sure, if doomsday, for whatever reason, is impending you can bet your last dollar you won’t get a heads up from uncle sam or any other government agency what is to come. The most likely scenario will be to hush up so that the population doesn’t go into panic and act like animals. I’m not going to get caught with my hands stuck up my ass while bad guys rape and torture my family and friends. If nothing bad happens I’ve invested money into something that doesn’t lose value and I can sell off and get almost all my money back. Meanwhile I have fun taking my family and friends to the range and wilderness to learn how to hunt and shoot. I’ve gotten much better and find it easy to hit targets up to 800 yards, something I couldn’t even think of a year ago. If you asked me my preference I’d take Zombies first and foremost since shooting them wouldn’t take much thought.
Comment by Dennis — June 17, 2012 @ 2:27 pm
The problems in Europe will come here. Read the book the Patriot by James Henry Rawles fiction… yes but still applicable. Lead will be worth as much as food and gold, so I’m investing in lead and lead based accessories instead of the stock market!
Comment by Kritrdr — June 17, 2012 @ 2:35 pm
always have had guns, I feel an armed society is a safe society. “When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. they protect, can help feed you and in the event of a social calapse will be worth more then gold.
Comment by thomas j pospeschil — June 17, 2012 @ 2:35 pm
First, I’ve always had a long list of guns I wanted to buy, primarily focused on hunting. After the Dummycrats took over in 2008, I re-ordered the priority of my list and added some new stuff. I moved high capacity semi-autos to the top, because hey, the Guvernment won’t try to stop you from buying a bolt action hunting rifle. I bought a 9mm, 40 S&W, several .45 APs, AK-47, 3 AR-15s, and more. I even bought a 33 round Glock magazine and I don’t even own a Glock! I also purchased thousands of rounds of ammo and reloading equipment and supplies. Ammo prices won’t be going down. I did what I could to comply with Obama’s wishes to ‘stimulate the economy’.
I only have a couple things left on my list that I would consider ‘endangered’, including a 50 BMG and a KelTec PLR-16. After that, besides being out of money, I will slow down my buy rate and refocus on hunting & target shooting.
You have to admit that Barack Hussein Obama is the best thing that ever could have happened to the firearms industry in a deep recession. I fear for the industry after he leaves office, whenever that is.
Comment by Jonathon Tuttle — June 17, 2012 @ 2:39 pm
Marc L. (#480),
Since you state that what some people believe is wrong, where’s your proof? Can you prove that Fox News, WND, and the NRA are doing what you say or are you simply repeating someone else’s words? Also, does the fact that someone keeps as wary eye towards their Government or is skeptical of intent of those in office make them “paranoid right-wingers and Teabaggers”? Doesn’t our form of Government and the rights defined by our nation’s founding documents give people who believe and live differently than you that right? Just a few thoughts to ponder in the spirit of an honest discussion.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:41 pm
Almost the entire rest of the world has had their gun rights taken away or severely restricted. The U.N. Gun treaty will be the final nail in the coffin for our second amendment(look it and actually read it). They have been taking our gun rights away from us little by little… 1934 NFA act(completely illegal) 1984 ban on post sample machine guns, 1994 assault weapon ban…. it has been a slow bleed for the past 80 years. The reason for this is simple, they do not want citizens to be able to meet force with force if it comes to a martial law scenario. If you don’t give a shit about these unconstitutional, illegal laws are power hungry government has forced upon us check out ww.rh-custom.re they are completely legit for fa parts . I am not affiliated with them by any means but I have made multiple purchases and I want all my fellow patriots to have the best forces possible. Good luck to all of you in this fight!!!
Comment by country boy — June 17, 2012 @ 2:45 pm
For the first time in my entire life, I am afraid of my own government! The subversive moves to eliminate guns from our society is everywhere. One of the principle tenants of Marxism is to “disarm the people”. Anyone who has really done their homework knows that we have elected a Marxist president that subscribes to these very tenants. His entire life is testament to that fact. “Do your homework!” Don’t listen to the talking points, right or left, unless you really are a Kool-Aid fan.
One of the reasons that the Japanese did not invade the United States: Often attributed to Yamamoto but more accurately to another Japanese officer is that they would have to march to Washington and there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.
We no longer fear an invading army but we do have to fear the slow strangling noose that is tightening around our necks in the name of “safety” and “fairness” and how every facet of our lives is being regulated by our government. From guns to supersized soda to signing a law that makes it illegal to protest where the Secret Service is present (HR 347). That means that is is FELONY to protest where our government officials are if they have secret service protection. (That is an assault on the 1st Ammendment)
I think it prudent to say that our Congress would never “outlaw” gun ownership for fear of political suicide. (Never say “never”) However, beware of United Nations treaties that prohibit ownership of small arms around the world. Our government can blame the United Nations treaty for trashing our 2nd Ammendment rights. That just one more way to further the Marxist agenda by going around Congress.
Does anyone ever fear about writing an Internet comment for fear that your government is “listening” and might put you on a special “list?”
I hope and pray that I will never have to resort to my new favorite collections: Water, Food, Fuel, Guns, Ammo.
God help and bless the USA (Is it okay if I still say “God”?)
Sadly,
Buffalo Bill
US Army Vietnam Era Veteran
PS: Do your own homework and VOTE!
Comment by Buffalo Bill — June 17, 2012 @ 2:48 pm
I have been done many many countless hours of research and cross examining much of that research. There is a lot of B.S. that one must sift through when trying to form a personal standpoint or opinion on what is really happening in America. Personally, I am building high powered rifles from parts kits and have bought many high capacity mags as well as sealed spam cans of ammunition. I own many AK-47′s because they are easy to maintain and always go bang in a spur of the moment type situation. Body armor is fairly inexpensive these days and everyone should own some. I support the NRA as a member and exercise my God given rights on a daily basis. Zombie attacks are completely nonsense and some individuals need to stop watching so much cable TV. I, like many other posts above believe that we could end up being our own worst enemies in the near future. I aim to protect my family and whats mine being it costs me my own life. I put my faith in God and trust in my guns. To me I worry about the uprising interest of local gang members and fanatic groups in my area because I see them as localized terrorists in the simplest form. There is more to owning guns. to be a responsible gun owner one must know his/her gun and respect it. As far as the worry of the loss of all constitutional rights, I say COME AND TAKE IT!!!!!!
Comment by Jeremiah — June 17, 2012 @ 2:49 pm
I have to agree with you about the UN Small Arms Treaty (aka the UN Gun Ban Treaty) as I have read it as well. That’s one worrisome treaty with all of the power it gives the UN to force its will on the average citizen of this country. Look up the Law of the Seas Treaty (LOST) and read it. It’s another treaty that would give the UN power to impose its will on the nation as well as send all of the royalties from resource development within the 200mi limit to a UN agency. Also, the treaty would give an unelected tribunal that power to make ruling against the US that could not be appealed to another body.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 2:51 pm
I think this might be a good reason to purchase a firearm also.
The 1992 riots, which were set off by the acquittals of the officers who beat King, lasted three days and left 55 people dead, more than 2,000 injured and swaths of Los Angeles on fire. At the height of the violence, King pleaded on television: “Can we all get along?”
In the two decades after he became the central figure in the riots, King was arrested several times, mostly for alcohol-related crimes. He later became a record company executive and a reality TV star, appearing on shows such as “Celebrity Rehab.”
Can’t we all just get along!? My prayers for Mr. King and his family.
Comment by Wyatt — June 17, 2012 @ 2:55 pm
Politics has nothing to do with it. I recently got into the shooting sports and therefore I am now spending my ‘allowance’ on guns and ammo and all the accessories that go with that.
Comment by Chester — June 17, 2012 @ 2:58 pm
I buy guns so that I won’t be the one dumb ass that brings a knife to a gun fight. When everybody(and I mean everybody!) else gives up their guns, I will give up mine. There are too many low lifes and racist lunatics with guns. I refuse to be a victim of any extremist ideology! President Obama is not the threat to gun rights. Its those idiots that refuse to accept the fact that he is the president and that he just happens to be Black. Those morons that don’t think he is a citizen are just demonstrating how racism in this country is alive and well. It’s unfortunate that people who truly love this country and what it stands for get drowned out by the radical religious right wing of this nation. You won’t here about me and mine being murdered by the KKK or any other nazi organization. i will defend myself and my family!
Comment by Steve A. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
Because it’s something dads can do with their sons that both can enjoy today, and learn the responsibility of guns.
AND cuz is our constitutional right to own guns !!!
Comment by John Gullett — June 17, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
It’s just a good idea to be prepared.
Comment by Dan S — June 17, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
I buy guns so that I won’t be the one dumb ass that brings a knife to a gun fight. When everybody(and I mean everybody!) else gives up their guns, I will give up mine. There are too many low lifes and racist lunatics with guns. I refuse to be a victim of any extremist ideology! President Obama is not the threat to gun rights. Its those idiots that refuse to accept the fact that he is the president and that he just happens to be Black. Those morons that don’t think he is a citizen are just demonstrating how racism in this country is alive and well. It’s unfortunate that people who truly love this country and what it stands for get drowned out by the radical religious right wing of this nation. You won’t hear about me and mine being murdered by the KKK or any other nazi organization. i will defend myself and my family!
Comment by Steve A. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
Food , water, guns and ammo. I take my freedom and commitments serious.
Comment by van price — June 17, 2012 @ 3:03 pm
Buffalo Bill (#491)
First off, let me thank you for you service. As veteran of the US Air Force,I feel that what I signed on the line to defend is slowly slipping away from us as a significant number of the people of this nation ignore much of what is going on around them or simply don’t care. I see it everyday with the boys in my Boy Scout troop and in their parents. I, also, see it in the a large number of the people I work with. Most couldn’t tell you any of the latest issues or problems facing the nation, but they could tell you every moment of what happened on “American idol”, “The Voice”, and similiar shows. What’s sad is they don’t even bother to check the weather forecast and constantly complain about the weather ruining their plans.
As for your concern about posting on boards such as this, I simply watch what I say and keep from saying anything threatening. It’s no different that sending an email or talking over the phone. Everything goes through a computer these days.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:07 pm
Hey Marc L.
what fantasy world are you living in? Do some research on Austrailia and the UK and what happened with their anti-gun programs, specifically the riots in London last August. While you probably poo-poo the NRA as a bunch of paranoid right wingers looking for a liberal behind every tree, you might want to subscribe to their “Freedom” magazine to get at least some information on events here and abroad that you will never get from our lamestream media. The best example so far is the picture of Trayvon Martin they keep showing on TV. He was 12 yrs old in it, and 17 at the time of his death, convicted of assault and drug dealing, kicked out of school, covered with tattoos, etc. His FB name was “wild nigga” as far as I understand. There are pics of him circulating on the net now and he is not quite the innocent looking baby faced young boy continually being shown of TV.
I would trust GM, Ford, and BP before my gov’t because their motivations and actions are somewhat predictable. I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution while in the military and I still believe in that oath today. Fear of our gov’t is what’s driving people to buy and hoard beans, bullets, and bandaids in preparation for the coming economic collapse. I heard on CNN this morning that poorer families in Greece and putting their kids in local orphanages because they can’t feed them.
Which brings me to my point; the most dangerous thing in the world is an idea, the second most dangerous (and probably more deadlier) is a parent that can’t feed their hungry children. Being a former combat vet, police officer and retired prison guard I have seen both the best and worst sides of humanity I believe. In the short span of my life I have seen this country go from where you could buy a melting kit for making toy soldiers off the shelf at Sears to a country where a child can get thrown out of school for the unpardonable sin of bringing a plastic toy soldier to school in his or her bookbag, or even point a finder at someone and going bang.
And my last point is: why I am arming myself and my grown children? I am scared to death of my government, King Obummer and his butt boy Holder. Congress has been so marginalized by this administration that the Attorney General of this country can defy a subpoena from Congress basically telling our elected officials to kiss his ass. On a good day if would take local LEO and sheriffs dept at least 15-20 mins to respond to a 911 call to me or my neighbors in the event of an emergency. So why not be able to protect yourself.
I think when the scenario you describe of Obummer declaring martial law probably 40 bazillion weapons in this country will be reported as being stolen or lost just to keep them out of the hands of gov’ts.
Comment by Larry — June 17, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
check out “En route to Global Occupation” by Gary Kah Dept of Treasury Officer who left after he did his own investigation. Scary
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 3:11 pm
I love guns! that pretty much sums it up, i buy guns for the plain an simple fact of liking them, and how much fun they are to shoot!
Comment by Josh — June 17, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
I buy guns because it is a constitutional duty of any military aged man not currently serving to do so, and to know how to use them properly and effectively.
Comment by Travis — June 17, 2012 @ 3:16 pm
Larry (#502),
The reason the media is showing the younger and more innocent-looking photo is because it evokes an emotional response from people and makes what happened seem more like a tragedy so certain people and groups can dishonor him by using his memory to score political points. I don’t envy Mr. Zimmerman, even if he is found not guilty, he will be punished by some parts of society and forced to relive the events of that night over and over again.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:17 pm
We will need to protect our self and our family’s. When the government gets to big and starts to take over every thing. You don’t have to look to hard to see this happening. We need small government. Keep the power in the peoples hands not the governments. Change is coming my friends arm your self, before its to late. Obama and his administration has there own agenda for us! Watch your backs and keep your powder dry you will need it. GOD BLESS!
Comment by Dwane — June 17, 2012 @ 3:20 pm
Just expressing my right as a law bidding American to possess firearms for hunting and shooting protection or what ever. And the fact that the president (for now) is gonna try and take that freedom away from me, my family and every law abiding citizen in America. lets face it, the man is a communist !
Comment by nick a — June 17, 2012 @ 3:21 pm
Peter (#503),
Look up the recent leak of documents related to this administration’s negatiations with serveral asiac nations over Free-Trade deals. If the leaked documents are true, under these treaties US-based companies would still be have to follow all US laws, regs, and environmental policies. However, foreign companies would have the right to challenge these same laws, regs, and policies to an international tribunal and have sanction imposed on the US should the Government not comply with the tribunal’s rulings.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:22 pm
Over the years I have been an avid outdoorsman.Since the Gov’t has been changing their position on firearms ownership,I have been changing my arsenal to accomodate any situation that arises.The times coming for the Gov’t scum,both local,state and fed, to have their asses handed to them.Do your planning and get prepared.Civil War is coming!BUCKOFAMA
Comment by Jake — June 17, 2012 @ 3:23 pm
Exercise your rights, or don’t worry about it and they will disappear. I buy guns because If stupid people are armed, than smart people would be stupid not to be armed as well!
Comment by U_M — June 17, 2012 @ 3:23 pm
I buy guns for several reasons. One, because George Soro’s and his buddies are buying up manufacturers just to close them down. That goes to reason number two, prices are going up, so its better to buy what I can now, instead of waiting. My Garand has practically doubled in value in the last year, primarily because our beloved comander in shit banned the re-importation of a million of these fine weapons from South Korea. A weapon of this historic value should NEVER have been banned from law abiding citizens. His reasoning? He didn’t want them to end up in gang members hands. What a fricken joke, I can see a gang member doing a drive-by with a semi-automatic weapon that weighs almost 10#. He’s a mentally difficient individual if he really believes this excuse made it past Americans.
Last I can say that I honestly love the feel of a gun in my hand, I love the smell of it being fired, I love cleaning it after shooting it. My daughters are getting to have my enthusiasm, and I think thats just great. As a matter of fact we’re going shooting now. God Bless and keep the Second Amendment strong with your children.
Comment by Bob — June 17, 2012 @ 3:24 pm
I have been reading and enjoying all the different reasons to buy firearms and ammo.
There are some very common denominators.
What I find amazing here is the amount of people who say they are liberals and are pro gun. I find it amazing because of the fact that the people they vote for are the same people who are trying to take their gun rights away and they do not seem to realize that. Simply amazing!
Comment by Wyatt — June 17, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
Wyatt (#513),
It’s not a amazing as you would think. I have a co-worker that complains about how the Democrats, who control the Governor’s masion and Assembly here in Maryland, and how much they keep raising taxes but still will not consider voting for anyone who does not have a “(D)” after their name.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:32 pm
My first gun a Beretta PX4 Storm .40S&W was for home protection. I had never felt the need until crime started to come closer to my home. The PX4 felt comfortable to hold and I wanted the extra power of the 40. My gun shop was very helpful in the selection process and I like the choice. My second purchase is a SIG 250SC 9mm which I bought after I received my carry permit. Awesome little handgun that never missfeeds or jams. I enjoyed both so much at the range that I purchased a CZ 75B 9mm just because I read and was told it is one of the great handguns. It is very accurate and easy to control. I am concerned that the anti-gun groups can’t tell the difference between legal gun ownership and those that own guns illegally and use them the same way. It isn’t the gun that’s the problem it’s the user. I expect that as with most government issues today they will find some dumb way to control gun purchases and it will cost us all more money.
Comment by R Marion — June 17, 2012 @ 3:41 pm
You fools don’t deserve “freedom” you made black people into slaves and never apologized for it. Then you segregated them for decades after slavery was “abolished”, that’s why Zimmerman in Florida is going to pay the price! (Let’s just call it an “example lynching” you know? To keep whites in line? And also to kind of “pay them back” for all of the black lynchings that have ALWAYS happened! You know…to keep Blacks in line?) AND YOU KNOW WHO AINT GONNA DO NOTHIN ‘BOUT IT? Mr. Eric Holder, another “BROTHER EXTRORDINAIRE”. Blacks have now taken over the White House and don’t intend to give it back till this country has undergone the “profound, fundamental change” that Barack promised. It’s BLACKS TURN for the next 200 YEARS!!! Barack can do it and one more term should be enough! “Obama-care” will NEVER be repealed, and through AND by “Obama-care” blacks will “ruin” this country as ya’ll know it and then rebuild it the Black People’s way!
Ya’ll are just jealous of the black leaders like Jessie Jackson, Van Jones, Al Sharpton, Emanual Cleaver and others because of their leadership and you are forced to sit by and watch them TAKE this country from you…AND IT DRIVES YOU MAD! (As the New Black Panther Party said at the polling places last time, billy clubs in hand, “We ‘gonna TAKE this one!”)
BARACK HEUSSEIN OBAMA IN 2012 !!!!
Comment by say nay — June 17, 2012 @ 3:41 pm
My dad took me hunting so as an adult I’ve always owned a few guns. One or two hand guns, one shotgun, two rifles, rarely shot them. After Missouri passed the CCW laws I decided I should arm myself. My old 1911 .45 was too bulky and unreliable for C/C so I bought another handgun, refurbished my old one. As a responsible adult I took This C/C stuff seriously. I knew I needed training much more comprehensive than that req. for C/C and beyond just hitting the target. Mental and emotional discipline are vital, as is After Incident knowledge. The political class on the Left has for decades tried to regulate gun ownership into extention as they have done in Brition and Australia with devastating results to the people. The current Administration intends the same for US by any means necessary, Constitution, Bill of Rights be damned. As evidence I submit The UN Small Arms Treaty,Agenda 21,Fast&Furious,ect. An unarmed man is a subject not a citizen, that’s why I am now well armed. 2 AR’s,Glock,Kimber,S&W,and thousands of rounds,more coming. The oath I took in 1968 is still in effect. I’ll die on my feet before I serve on my knees!!!!
Comment by Steve Smith — June 17, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
I’m stocking up because a civil war and gun confiscation is just over the horizon barring a miracle. I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States when in the military and I never renounced it after I was discharged.
Comment by Charles Phillips — June 17, 2012 @ 3:48 pm
Why I have bought firearms? Well that is a question with many answers. First off, crime is on the increase, and without adequate protection, you are nothing more than a victim. The police do what they can, but it is an overwhelming problem, only exasperated by budget cuts leaving a lot of the “Thin Blue Line” stretched thin or out of work. Our local response time is as much as 20 minutes. Second, we have a President that has not acted like the Constitutional intellectual he would like people to think he is. He has been instrumental in increasing governmental powers over the people, even more so than Bush.
“What, Sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty…. Whenever Governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins.” (Rep. Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts, spoken during floor debate over the Second Amendment [ I Annals of Congress at 750 {August 17, 1789}])
“…to disarm the people – that was the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” (George Mason, 3 Elliot, Debates at 380)
“As civil rulers, not having their duty to the people before them, may attempt to tyrannize, and as the military forces which must be occasionally raised to defend our country, might pervert their power to the injury of their fellow citizens, the people are confirmed by the article in their right to keep and bear their private arms.” (Tench Coxe in `Remarks on the First Part of the Amendments to the Federal Constitution’ under the Pseudonym `A Pennsylvanian’ in the Philadelphia Federal Gazette, June 18, 1789 at 2 col. 1)
America is on the road to slavery, something that was abolished, but now due to the greed and ego of the politicians that feel superior than it’s constituents, we are losing what was once the bastion of freedom. People are scared of what the future holds, and they are doing what Americans do when they see trouble on the horizon, they are arming, preparing and praying. Let’s hope that this is for naught, and America will get her house in order. But it looks as if it is almost too late.
Comment by Scott C — June 17, 2012 @ 3:49 pm
Because it pisses off the liberals
Comment by Dave — June 17, 2012 @ 3:52 pm
Say Nay (#516),
Be careful what you wish for as the “leaders” you feel will remake this country might remake it in a fashion that does not have your best interests in mind. If you give someone absolute power to do such a thing than you might find that person has become absolutely corrupted by that power.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
For dannyb who claims those of us who fear the government are a bunch of ignorant uninformed scare-mongers… I’ve got news for you. I not only served in the military for many years and as an armed Federal Flight Deck Officer, but I lived, worked, and lectured in New York, Washington, Geneva, Paris, Lisbon, Brussels, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Germany, and China. Plus I served as a volunteer lobbyist at the United Nations and attended meetings on international small-arms limitations. Believe me… there is a movement of gargantuan proportion to disarm every man and woman on the face of the earth! And is it targeting the USA as the starting point since we have the most guns. We need to be very afraid of this effort! It IS real, it IS well funded, and it IS powerful! Our God-given, natural, unalienable, right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense is being threatened as never before! An armed populace is a free country! We must protect our right to have guns!
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 17, 2012 @ 4:04 pm
I have owned guns all my life, grew up hunting, two tours w/USMC in Vietnam. I find recent reports of United Nations intent to try to limit ownership of semi and full auto weapons has somewhat disturbing since this also has support of our State Department, Justice and the President. Combine this with a Spineless House of Representatives and a Senate controlled by Harry and you have a recipee for disaster. Under our Constitution this can not happen but under the Obama rule anything goes and to Hell with the Constitution. This is not based on annonymous e-mails or innuendo, this is fact and therefor I am purchasing gigh capacity magazines, semi-auto weapons from private owners to avoid registration, large caliber high power rifles, scopes and rounds by the case. I will not be left without the means to defend my family and my property, I have a Concealed Carry Permit and own several very lethal easily concealable handguns. Anyone who thinks their rights are safe just needs to look at events of the past few weeks.
Comment by Steven — June 17, 2012 @ 4:05 pm
More people were murdered by their own governments in the last century than were killed by criminals in all of recorded history.
That pretty much shows where the real danger lies. And with our present Usurper-in-Chief, I fear for our country like never before.
I served as a Naval Aviator and a Federal Flight Deck Officer (carrying a weapon in the cockpit of the airline) to defend against terrorists.
I carry everyday everywhere now in order to counter the terrorism that might come FROM the Whitehouse.
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 17, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
Steve S,(#514) Maryland is not alone in this, how about DC? They have one party rule there, with city councilmen regularly taken to prison for various forms of corruption. Marion Barry is still in the mix if you can believe it. The one constant is that they have the magical “D” after their name. US cities have long been under the thumb of the Dems, and we are seeing the effects of this blind allegiance.
Comment by yossarian — June 17, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
I lived in San Francisco in 1978 when former City Councilman Dan White broke into the S.F. City Hall and murdered Councilman Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone. I didn’t particularly care about Moscone or White. What I DID care about was the aftermath.
The death of the Mayor allowed uber-Liberal Dianne Feinstein, President of the City Council, to automatically become Mayor of San Francisco. As such, she immediately ordered that ALL FIREARMS within the City Limits of San Francisco be surrendered to the local Police Department or to City Hall. NO EXCEPTIONS! Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, EVERYTHING.
The ACLU and dozens of Lawyers filed lawsuits protesting the, obviously, illegal order. It was overturned very quickly but not before tens of thousands of weapons were turned in by all of the LEMMINGS that feared the government.
Feinstein made a really big deal thanking all of the good citizens who turned in their weapons. They were photographed on the steps of the City Hall before being taken to some scrap metal yard to be crushed and shredded and then floated out to sea on a barge and dumped in a “secret” location.
It was then that I started accumulating firearms and ammunition. I’m not a nut and I’m not wealthy but I have a WHOLE LOT OF RIFLES, SHOTGUNS AND HANDGUNS plus enough AMMO to hold off a small army for quite a while. I don’t publicize it or tell my friends. I buy the guns only from private individuals and buy the ammo with cash (no credit cards) at local gun shows.
I HAVE SEEN THE GOVERNMENT CONFISCATE WEAPONS! People say it CAN’T HAPPEN. BUT IT CAN! IT HAS! And I’m sorry but I DON’T TRUST THEM.
Comment by Mike — June 17, 2012 @ 4:12 pm
I had a neighbor move into my complex from Detroit, he was already into guns and so my interest grew from that. Also seeing with my own eyes the new technology that exists and is growing that used to be what people thought to be a rumor is in now in existence, the over-ride of the Constitution, those that cause havoc dealing with the 4th and 5th amendment that are not part of the actual gathering, the 2nd amendment taken away in the Katrina exercise, weather making towers etc and on and on.
Comment by TruckerTwotimes — June 17, 2012 @ 4:13 pm
Yossarian (#525),
You’re right, Maryland is not alone in this and you only have to look at California, New York, and Illinois just to name a few more examples of what we are talking about. New York especially when you see the nonsense Bloomburg and Couamo are doing.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 4:15 pm
I bought my first gun after I retired from the Marines. I did not grow up with guns and my first personal experience with a firearm of any type was in the Navy 66-70. From small arms to the 40 mm AAs and 5″ on the aft gun deck, I learned them all. Back then it was 1911s, M1s, Thompsons, BARs and shotguns. Later in the Marines, 70-96, it was 1911s, Garands, BARs, M-3 (sub gun), Thompsons, M-14s, M-16s and more. I managed to keep a 1911 rather than switch to the M-9 used today. I was an Aviation Ordnanceman and in the early days each squadron maintained its own armory and so everything from WWI and II weapons still in inventory to the latest acquisition was there for training for the few who could access them and those with interest beyond required qualification and training. Of course in the Marines if you can’t shoot you might as well get out, your useless, so marksmanship and training is a big deal. As such I never felt the need to own one prior to retiring. I was lucky enough to be a member of the rifle/pistol team at my base and shoot in competition for a year as my job allowed.
After retiring and becoming empty nesters, I had both the resources and the free time for the first time so I started with a used Colt Delta Elite 1911 in 10MM that had been converted to a bullseye gun. The barrel bushing was so tight it was hard to turn with a wrench, was a tack driver and I was hooked. Then came a new Springfield 1911 in 45, an M1A made mostly from GI parts when they were still using new old stock and the original tooling bought from the government owned Springfield armory. Soon there were a succession of WWII vintage weapons, Rugers, 870s and more. All this started as a hobby to support my love of the challenge of marksmanship and competition. I began reloading, first in 45 ACP, then 308, 30-06 and 30 Carbine as a means to afford to shoot more.
During this time I became more politically aware and with the new freedom of retirement I could assume more than the neutral position required by our oath of office. The pressure of the proposed Clinton gun bans that failed and the eventual ones that succeeded caused me to become more active from a different point of view in addition to leisure pursuits.
Today I am completely retired from a second career and have more time than ever plus I am blessed with access (finally) with access to great outdoor and indoor shooting opportunities in a state that supports gun rights again. Originally I loaded/reloaded to shoot, today I shoot to reload/load. While I enjoy the vintage firearms in my small collection, I seldom shoot them and my efforts are concentrated in the areas of personal protection and preparedness. While old enough and fortunate enough to have grown up in a time when we took guns for granted; high school boys often drove to school with weapons and ammo in their vehicles, especially during deer season for which the first day was a legal day off from school to the high school shooting team carrying weapons in and out of school on their shoulder; to todays crazy environment of home invasions even in rural areas and political correctness my reasons have changed somewhat, but never my interest. Over the years I did a little IPSC, Bullseye, pin shooting and 3 gun when it first started. The training and experience teaches one more than can be expressed and adds wonderful value to a fulfilling life while building confidence in ability. I was one of the first to receive a CCW permit in NC, suffered through 7 years in CA without one and am glad to once again have one in NV.
Fortunately I have enough experience and skills to do things many can’t. I do a little gun smithing for myself and family, have taken to building my own ARs and 1911 style guns, etc. I’m too old and beat up to do all the running and gunning, I can still practice needed skills, acquire new ones and cherish my CC permit every day. So, like many I assume, my reasons are many rather than one for buying weapons. While I feel all the different reasons are valid, the bottom line is I would buy, train, practice and practice the Second Amendment even if I had no interest in using them or felt completely safe. In fact, the more our politicians try to limit our rights and ruin our country, the more I will insist on using my 2d Amendment rights. It unlikely my interest will ever wane but it is impossible to not be involved. The day may come when the engineering, practical and aesthetic aspects no longer impel me to buy them, but the political and personal need only grows stronger. I’m already studying techniques needed to safely and effectively survive from a wheelchair should that day come. I may be packing a suppressed 22 Mag pistol in the pouch in my chair but I will always have something, just because the surest way to preserve our rights is to use them safely and responsibly every day.
Comment by Dale Swanson — June 17, 2012 @ 4:15 pm
In my home I have a Glock 27 .40 cal with laser for my CC weapon. My wife has a Bersa Thunder .380 with laser for her CC weapon. I also have a Kel Tec Sub2000 in .40 cal and will shortly be getting a Mossberg 12 Gauge with folding stock. Why??? I will not be a victim. There is a lack of respect for human life in our current society and the laws are vague and unequal in their application. I would prefer to plead my case in court than have my family crying at my funeral because some scumbag wanted something of mine. I am stocking up on ammo ahead of the election because I sincerely feel that if Obama is elected again he will push his anti-gun agenda…something he has hesitated to do to date so as to help him get re-elected. I will not be unarmed nor disarmed.
Comment by Randall Durham — June 17, 2012 @ 4:18 pm
I buy guns for my three grown sons and me for sport shooting. They can’t afford, yet, to buy what interests them but I can. Truthfully, I enjoy reloading so much I don’t mind picking up new calibers just so I can reload them. On an afternoon at the range the boys can burn 400-500 rounds so I stay busy at the reloading bench. It’s a good combination…they love to shoot and I love to supply the ammo.
The other reason I buy guns is the current administration’s position on firearms. We all remember the assault weapons ban of the Clinton administration so I’ve made sure I picked up a couple AR’s and a bunch of 30 round mags.
Comment by rgustashaw — June 17, 2012 @ 4:23 pm
I want a stock of guns and ammo because I fear an economic collapse of this country and I refuse to be a victim of those rioting in the streets. Additionally, like others, I intend to uphold the Constitution of this country against those currently in power who would tear down this country and impose socialism to the maximum.
If all this fails to happen, guns are a good investment. They will never be worth nothing….
Comment by Jack S. — June 17, 2012 @ 4:23 pm
@say nay: if it wasn’t for whites y’all blacks would be in Africa where they’re to damn lazy to hunt the abundant wildlife, stinking like shit,hungry,filthy,aids infested and swatting flies of your asses……well ok the only thing that has really changed is we moved you from Africa lmfao!!!!! But i agree that it’s totally the white mans fault…. If you go to Walmart and buy a t.v. That won’t work you don’t go buy 500 more! The second load of slaves should have been sunk. 10 of YOU PEOPLE can’t run a damn McDonald’s but one of you is running the country wtf!!!!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 4:24 pm
Simply put: IT’S BETTER TO HAVE AND NOT NEED, THAN TO NEED AND NOT HAVE!!
Comment by Brad — June 17, 2012 @ 4:26 pm
I’m afraid of the political environment both ours and the United Nations. My priority at the moment is buying ammunition because I think that is the area the gun haters will prioritize in their effort to deny citizens their Constitutional rights.
Comment by Moose — June 17, 2012 @ 4:28 pm
Guns are and have been great investments, especially commeneratives. Guns also have utility value. I think the government is and has not been caring about enforcing may laws and it appears to me one may have to defend themselves considering it appears things are not getting better as far as the border and the threat of gang growth not to mention possible political upheaval. The police cannot and will not come before a crime is committed as they are charged and empowered to act afterwards so bottom line is you may have to protect yourself and family. I would also admit to the fact if I had not had a gun on more than one occassion I might not be alive right now. I worked in the railroad yard of west Oakland for years which was a magnet for the shall we say least law abiding citizens. Guns are insurance and security. As a military retiree and 2nd amendment supporter guns are second nature and provides sport and competative events as well as security twenty four seven as they say.
Comment by Bob Prentice — June 17, 2012 @ 4:29 pm
To be honest, I don’t think Obama is going to crack down on guns. But I think that there are a lot of misinformed people in this country that believe the unfounded claims of their “leaders”. Obama is scary because of the drone strikes and kill list. Romney is scary because he wants to end the social safety nets(and if that happens more and more people will turn to crime to make a living). I want to be ready when one of these terrible political parties decides to make its move and take over the country.
Comment by Joey — June 17, 2012 @ 4:32 pm
Obama stated that he would like to build a civilian force armed as good as the military when he was running for president. He also does not beleive that the average Joe should be able to own a gun or defend themself. Look at his voting record in Chicago. I can oviously see who Obama hangs with, and if only his liberal and radical friends can have happens, then I feel it is my right to be able to defend myself. Any moron can look at the Chicago and see the ridculous gun laws that they continue to place in affect and see where Obama truly stands when it comes to the right to bear arms. Wake up America!
Comment by Marc — June 17, 2012 @ 4:33 pm
Miss nay nay (516)
It was not the white man that first enslaved the Africans as tribal warfare always resulted the losing tribes women and children being enslaved to the winners after most of their men were killed. Slavery also allowed Africans to go from the jungle to the civilized world faster than any culture has in history. Would you trade being here in America today (enjoying MC Donalds and Wal Mart,food stamps and welfare, etc), just as much a citizen as anyone else, for slavery to have never happened and you and your family would still be in what ever region of Africa your lineage originated from? Even if it were Siera Leone or other places where even today blacks are killing, raping and hacking each other to death with no help from the white man? Even in this country gang related and “BLACK ON BLACK CRIME” accounts for the vast majority of urban homicide, 228 so far this year in Chicago alone. Even here you threaten violence, So how far from the jungle have you really come?
It is a shame that you are so willing to sacrifice Mr. Zimmerman (who is half Latino)as THIS country was founded on the premise that “it is better ten guilty men go free, than one innocent man lose his freedom”. Mr. Zimmerman is not going to be convicted of the current charge as the information filed was flawed and information withheld. As stated previously herein Master martin was NOT the 12 year old riding a horsey, but a tattooed, 6’2″ young man who went by the alias of “wild nigga”. He saw a little white guy following him, so he doubled back and confronted Mr. Zimmerman as he was returning to his vehicle. The broken nose and abrasions to the back of his head are clear indications that loss of consciousness was conceivable if not imminent which is considered a life threatening situation.
As for taking this country or anything else from me Miss nay nay please come knock on my door and i will be happy to receive you.
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 4:35 pm
Hey Tim (#533),
Don’t worry about the types like Say Nay, he doesn’t speak for all. One of my military buddies from Bama married an fine lady from the hood of LA who we served with. She believed like Say Nay until she joined the USAF and met him. Now she’s a fine southern lady who likes to hunt and all. The worst part was her parents told her she was a sell out and disowned her for marrying a “southern whiteboy”. His folks, on the other hand, welcomed her with open arms. She’s hard working, God-fearing, and worried about the nation she believes in.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
Joey, I think you are being a bit naive about Obama and the Second Amendment. He has had Hillary Clinton commit to getting the UN Small Arms Treaty passed. Interpol was already given jurisdiction in the US with full cooperation. These things are easily verified. AS far as the safety nets, there is a need for reform. I live and work in a small southern community where I see welfare recipients buy brand new cars, while those working have junk heaps. There are many who are using the system, that need a kick out. Granted there is a need, but give to those that truly need. You need to do a lot of research and wake up and smell the coffee.
Comment by Scott C — June 17, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
Some for fun some for hunting and some for SHTF (hoping the third is unnecessary) but as ex military, part time redneck, part time biker and full time dad I dont like to be caught with my pants down.
Comment by b.h.tapscott — June 17, 2012 @ 4:41 pm
I’ve always been a collector, but you don’t have to be a “gun nut” to see that guns are like precious metals. They’re a form of currency, that won’t be affected be economic collapse. With sales booming in America, our country grows stronger every day. If anything, our government should support this. Our nation will only remain free as long as our public is armed. In countries that have gun control, the violence is rampant and the people can’t defend themselves against it. I hate radical groups that spread rhetoric of any kind, whether it be extreme right wing or left wing. What I fear most, is that liberals will succeed in destroying our nation with their constant raving for gun control. We should never elect officials to office that are in agreement with this way of thinking. We’d all be safer, if gun safety was taught in school to our children. That way, movies wouldn’t be the only firearms education our children have. Everyone should respect a firearm, but no one should fear them. No gun has ever sprouted legs and walked out and killed anyone. Lack of education on firearms, is responsible for most accidental shootings. Just FYI, guns are not even in the top fifty causes of death. Doctors and cars are much more dangerous and should be cause for concern to idiots that want to point fingers. Inanimate objects, should never be blamed for their misuse.
Comment by Marty Cutrell — June 17, 2012 @ 4:42 pm
Ladies and gentlemen (I use those terms very liberally), Is it at all possible for some of you to go back to elementary school and learn proper grammar and spelling? Really, if you want to air your opinions you would be better served to present yourselves as “literate” in the basic sense.
Poor grammar and the use of expletives and ebonics only serves to mark one as illiterate and therefore irrelevant. It also plays very well into the hands of “progressives” who LOVE to hate gun owners, and wish to paint us all as toothless, brain dead rubes.
Arm yourselves with whatever weapon you wish……but don’t forget to “armor up” with basic writing , reading and communicative skills, or no one will listen to a word you have to say. Read my comments on paragraph #368, and you ‘ll see what I mean.
Comment by eric gebhardt — June 17, 2012 @ 4:43 pm
@ Steve : you are right, there are a lot of black people that just want to work and live peacefully but as you said most are or come from military families.
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Joey (#541),
When I was down in Georgia, I saw the same thing. When I was unemployed a few years ago, I was surprised to see how little effort some of the people put into finding a new job and expected the unemployment office to find one for them. Some of them were working on trying to get welfare and other sources of Gov’t assistance and were only “looking” for a job until they got on the dole. Most of them would only have a couple of entries on their job search records while I would have six to seven of them completed from and back of the course of a month between check-ins.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 4:47 pm
its the money for me. I picked up some russian sks’s a few years ago at 69 dollars a pop. two years latter sold the lot at 250 or better!!! see if you ever get returns like that from stocks. what is a cheap gun today is gold just a few years down the road. went to a show this week end picked up a couple (#####) witch I’ll get a 3 or 4 hundred percent mark up in no time. look if Obama dose get some type of ban it will get over turned. because just like last time every one will get off they’re bottoms and vote. all the wile gun prices will just keep going up. look its just not big money not like a house or car. very low up keep just buy a gun once in a wile, set on it then sell it. I’m no big time dealer its all friends and people I know can leagly own one. it pays for all my boy toys so my wife loves it. the fact I make my own money for gun play, playing with guns is a blessing lol.
Comment by Pat — June 17, 2012 @ 4:48 pm
So easy to make money off dim wits these days. Just say, zombies, or better yet Obama and they come a running did the same thing during the first Obama election and made a killing. GOP party said these type will believe anything!
Comment by Lex — June 17, 2012 @ 4:55 pm
I already have all the guns I feel I need. So anything I buy is just to collect. I do have two rifles that are on order, a refurbished Springfield M1903 and a Winchester Model 70 Safari Express in .375 H&H. Both were ordered months ago (Sep ’11 and Jan ’12 respectively) simply as additions to my collection and not as a result of any concerns. I have recently placed some orders for ammunition reloading components however as I’ve also seen the rise in gun and ammo sales. I don’t want to be caught up short again like in the aftermath of the 2008 election. So my ammunition purchases are actually driven by others stockpiling and buying up ammo.
Comment by David — June 17, 2012 @ 4:55 pm
A lot of people are worried about the crooks in DC, like what are they going to pull next.Obama just made a law about ileagles can stay just for votes. He doesn’t ask any one if he can do anything, just does it. Our family has fought in every war since the start of this country and we are not giving it up now.
We buy guns and ammo for fun and protection.
Its sad to say that our country has gotten in this shape due to greed and hate for there fellow man.
But I am thinking something bad is coming ?????
Comment by Broderick Burke — June 17, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
I have owned weapons of a types since I was a boy. In lieu of the commie/liberal administration, who have always hated weapons and their owners. I have a friend from Great Britain, who constantly comments, “You wankers(Americans citizens) are all fools if you let your government take your weapons from you, like they did to the people of Great Britain, for the sole purpose of being able to force any laws that they want to”. Many people, maybe not gun owners, but the others are truly ignorant to the main purpose of the 2nd amendment. Thomas Jefferson, in his papers, said that it is the responsibility of every citizen to keep and bear arms, for the day that if the government would ever reach the point as it has today, to where it no longer operates, not for the benefit of all U.S. citizens, but to maintain the power that it has acquired over it’s citizens.That they should be removed from their offices, by force, if necessary. As it did to England in the early days. The liberal mind public schools do not teach the children this fact anymore and shame to all parents who do not teach their children these facts. We people of the southwest part of the U.S. enjoy the freedom of personal ownership of firearms, be it for sport, hobby, or personal defense against the criminal element. In the eastern communist block of the U.S., the citizens cannot protect themselves, or their homes, without fear of incarceration. A man in Ohio killed a robber who broke into his home to steal and who knows what else. The burglar was killed and the home owner was given five years in jail for defending his home. He asked the judge what else was he expected to do and the idiot liberal judge said that he could of escaped through the back door. I am buying as many guns and ammunition as I can afford, because of what direction our government is heading. Come on people! Let’s stop these bastard from getting into office.
Comment by Jaime Martinez — June 17, 2012 @ 5:01 pm
I buy weapons because I believe that we need to be elf seficiant and prepared for any problem that comes along.
In some cases there really isn’t any problem that can;t be solved by the sound of a 12 gauge rack.
I have a mix of weapons from small stuff .22 to AKs to ARs to a Full auto M-16 as well as suppressors. I use all for sport on my ranch and all are kept under lock and key except for the few that are spread around the house for instant access in the unlikely event of a break in. We do not have kids around.
I reload and simly put I am intrigued by the design and comlexity of the designs of fire arms. Gone are the days of Matchlock rifles or flint locks or precussion caps ( I am not knocking them they are real interesting as well) I am just a moder firearm collector and shooter. So that is why I own weapons and a few of the weapons that I own.
P.S. please don’t write a bunch of hate mail about my response I understand that we gun owners are an eclectic bunch with lots os different loves and I am not knocking any one of us.
God bless and safe shooting
Comment by Jeff Bolin — June 17, 2012 @ 5:01 pm
Eric Gebhardt (#544)
I agree with you there, Eric. Please pardon the occasional typo I might not see until I hit submit. However, your point about ensuring that people are truly educated is a valid one and one that, unfortunately, is sorely lacking in our public schools today despite the best efforts of the many teachers who truly approach their professions with skill and pride. I see the results of the failing education system with the boys I mentor and instruct in my Boy Scout troop. Most seem quite ignorant of subjects of Civics, Social Studies, History, Economics, and American Government. Many of the merit badges with cover touch on these subject and the boys act as if these subjects are new to them. A couple of the Scoutmaster are teachers and I get to hear about how the so-called standards and lack of discipline are crippling the education our children get. The teachers are forced to spend too much time teaching to these standardized tests and have to deal with State Department of Education rules that attempt to reduce the number of suspensions and expulsions by simply not suspending or expelling troublemakers. Instead, the kids get to sit in a classroom designated as the “In-School Suspension” area and have to eat lunch a a smaller lunchroom off the main lunchroom. As long as the kids are not sent home or referred to the School Board, then they are not counted as suspended or expelled on State stats.
Comment by Steve S. — June 17, 2012 @ 5:03 pm
@ comment #516:
I seriously doubt you are the black militant you’re pretending to be, but go ahead and play make believe. It gave me a slight chuckle.
Comment by s.ken — June 17, 2012 @ 5:09 pm
My gun purchases in the last several years have more to do with me simply having the additional spending money to do so, and the fact that I enjoy target shooting and hunting with my friends. I’m a big fan of guns that have history to them as well; I won’t buy any that don’t (for example my last purchase was an FN-Browning High Power). Generally I am politically moderate, and all the evidence suggests that gun ownership is way more acceptable now among the US population than it was 20 or 30 years ago, even. What I’m trying to say is, that I take any suggestion that there’s a massive government conspiracy to remove the 2nd amendment with a huge grain of salt. Touching gun ownership is politically toxic, and while there are some politicans who would do so if they had things 100% their way (almost all of them are city-dwelling types, where guns are associated with crime rather than sport or recreation as they should be) this group is pretty small anymore.
Comment by SW — June 17, 2012 @ 5:16 pm
It’s a gun blog not a job application….. Just saying! Most of the time we misspell or leave out comas because we are jumping between several blogs! And the fact that were men not secretaries lol!
Comment by Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 5:23 pm
To protect my family from the SOB’s of life.
Comment by Danny Williams — June 17, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
I do enjoy the freedom to own and shoot , have my own little range out here in the country ………… as for my reason for having purchased 5 or 6 weapons over the last 3 1/2 years , Obama and all those against our constitutional rights . We have no law enforcement around these parts , so we must rely on our own ability !
Comment by Guy — June 17, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
I am stocking up for any one, or anything, not just right left or socialist!! Arming for anyone that threatens my liberty or my freedom!! Freedom has been eroded so long we are getting to the tipping point!! Don’t Tread on ME!! So in the next election we get to choose 1 side of the same coin, what a joke this election will be!!
Comment by W — June 17, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
I am not afraid of any invasion,zombies, or 2012 doomsday. I am afraid of our Obama terrorist government regime, and any other politician. the lying, thieving, corrupt politicians on all party sides only have deceit on their agenda. how long can we be lied to before Americans wake the hell up and defend the constitution. one day we are going to wake up and find we are under a dictatorship with no rights . they will pry my gun from my cold dead hands. if they come to take my firearms , there will be blood : mine and any offender.
Comment by captain America — June 17, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
I buy guns because I love them. I am at the age now that I can afford to buy them so I am taking advantage of it. I love collecting handguns the most. I love RUGER guns. I shoot all of my guns. Whats the use having them if you wont shoot them. I am not worried about doomsday, zombies, or any politician. When the time comes God will take care of me.
Comment by Tyler R — June 17, 2012 @ 5:47 pm
We have been buying guns, ammo and stockpiling food, water and medical supplies in preparation for impending economic collapse and the social disorder that will follow. I cannot say for how long, but I am quite confident that we will experience a loss of social services like fire, police, ambulance, etc. Guns are a central part of our defense strategy. The “have nots” will try to take from those who prepared. The 2nd Amendment is very important to the freedom loving people of America. We are fortunate that our Forefathers had the insight to see how important the right to keep and bear arms is to our liberty.
Comment by Irish-7 — June 17, 2012 @ 5:49 pm
I like the new guns that I can now buy. I don’t want to be outgunned. Guns are better than paper money. The government is destroying our paper money so it is better to own valuable stuff. You cannot beat having good gun stuff.
Comment by Coalburner — June 17, 2012 @ 5:52 pm
There are several reasons to on a gun. For one, shooting is a great American pastime that people of every gender can enjoy and it is a good family outing. Secondly, it is in our nature as humans to hunt. Some people disagree with hunting, and that is OK. Third, wide and open gun ownership is a deterrent to tyrannical governments and foreign invasion. During WW2, Admiral Yamamoto is quoted to have said something along the lines of “You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.” Responsible gun ownership is part of the American character and forever will be.
Comment by Josh — June 17, 2012 @ 5:59 pm
The bible reads of “A man who won’t protect his family is an infidel.” I am a man older
than Obama, and I didn’t need his opinion to stay alive until know, yet I will respect his opinion and I damn well exspect the same respect for mine. I have a baseball bat and a hammer the bat is for balls the hammer is for nails, my guns are my hobby and for the protection of myself and my family given by GOD and the real Americans of this
Great Nation. Don’t abuse the right to “”Bear Arms”", but Never surrend this right!!!!!
LawDog
Comment by Dan — June 17, 2012 @ 6:10 pm
These comments scare the hell out of me, ergo, more the reason to buy. Yes I have intent upon purchasing one more firearm, a stoner platform, but I am having a difficult time in deciding which firearm brand and whether I should go the 5.56,or7.62. Hussein also plays a significant role. He scares the hell out of me and all those behind him, especially Sorous. Hussein cannot be doing anything Presidential with nearly 100 games of golf to date, basketball, vacations, date nights and tours of Europe. There are just too many reasons which are coersing me to buy, especially my fear of our own Government.
Comment by Tom — June 17, 2012 @ 6:12 pm
1) Watch the news…crime, murders, people killing people over nothing. 2) politics and the up coming election or fear of the results 3) imenet SHTF…… 4) the collapse of Greece and the possible break-up of the EU 5) the influx of illegal aliens…. Recently purchased a Wyndam Weaponry AR15, HighPoint 4095 for my 16 year old son, just rec’d my CCW so picked up an XD 40 subcompact… Recent purchase of 1000 223/556, 1000 40 s&w and 500 9mm for my son as well.
Comment by Viper55 — June 17, 2012 @ 6:16 pm
Why do I continue to purchase firearms and ammunition? Allow me to count the reasons. 1. IT”S MY RIGHT! 2. Because in all myyears (over 30) as an enthusiast, Soldier, Contractor; in all my travels and dealings in world politics; in my experience with history repeating itself and having the ability to learn from lessons of the past, I see clearly what has made The United States such a formidable adversary: Millions of firearms in millions of homes. 3. Yes, because I believe as our forefathers did, that our firearms are our liberty teeth. 4. Because I do see the threat from abroad, even if others nay-say, and downplay the inevitable. 5. Because I believe in protecting what I have busted my hump to earn and build, as well as my family, friends and community… 6. Because some folks find that crack is even too expensive and have recently converted sto smoking other items such as Bath Salts (or whatever it is) and are noiw gnawing on the faces of fellow Floridians (precursor to a Zombie Outbreak??? lol), oh and did I mention, 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!
Comment by Sean Conover — June 17, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
As I’m getting older, I find that it’s getting harder to do ordinary stuff.
Part of which is that I can’t run anymore.
So in order to be safe I want a gun or two (or twelve):)
Plus guns are just plain FUN to shoot
Comment by Jeff Babcock — June 17, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
I buy and shoot weapons for a variety of reasons. The simplest of these is because I can do it under the protection of the Constitution if the U.S. of A. The other reasons are to protect myself and my family in a state where carrying a concealed weapon is “must issue” and again my right; I enjoy shooting sports; I am doing my part to stimulate the local economy; and it appears to be a good investment.
Comment by SCShooter — June 17, 2012 @ 6:27 pm
To be perfectly honest, I don’t know why I have been buying guns as of late. I grew up with guns in Michigan, but since moving to California years and years ago, I never thought about owning them. Now, as I approach the age of 50, I decided to buy some. Now I have 3 handguns and 2 rifles, with plans to buy 2-3 more.
I have to admit, it has been strange to suddenly be desirous of owning weapons, but I am not judging this desire. I am having lots of fun at the range and out on the BLM land around here plinking, etc. I do, however, find it just a little weird that the feeling came on all of a sudden, and I have no conscious explanation for it.
Comment by Steve — June 17, 2012 @ 6:29 pm
I clicked on this link hoping to find many reasonable persons commenting on reasonable reasons for adding to their gun collections this year…and there are some. However, we as a gun community need to step back and think about why it is so many are anti-gun, and reading the racist and unpatriotic comments mixed throughout this thread tells me why.
I can tell you the reason I’ve been stockpiling – its because I read bat$hit insane comments like some listed above, by those from the far left and right, and it makes me think being a common man, somewhere in the middle, better have some ammo when you start firing at each other. I hope there is more of me than you; I love guns, hunting, shooting, and the outdoors.
Some advice to those with not so veiled threats at lashing out at the govt and law enforcement. Rest assured, you go up against the finest military and police in the world, and your paintball training and tacticool knockoff AR15 isn’t going to do you the service you think it will.
Comment by Mason J. — June 17, 2012 @ 6:31 pm
I have several liberal friends who believe anyone who owns a gun is a danger to society, so I buy guns just to pi.. them off. But, seriously, I truly fear the reelction of Obama. She and SecState Clinton are chomping at the bit to ratify the UN treaty restricint the importation of firearms. As most know, Obama’s promise to Sarah Brady that he will effectuate gun control “under the radar” means he will do the same thing he has done with immigration…by executive order.
Comment by Brad — June 17, 2012 @ 6:34 pm
I buy guns because I love to shoot, and different guns are for different targets.
I buy ammo because I love to shoot, and shooting in quantity keeps me better prepared.
I stockpile necessities because I cannot depend on the government to do the right thing – anyone remember post-Katrina New Orleans? – and will not rely on them for the safety and security of me and mine.
And Mason J.? You are spot-on, dude
Comment by Dave "JB" Smith — June 17, 2012 @ 6:38 pm
I believe that the government is trying to change the fundamental structure of the United States. When the attorney general protects one group of citizens ( the black panters) who were threatning voters at the polls and and did noting to stop them, Ifeel treatened. If it was the kkk instead, I’m pretty sure that the National Guard wuld have been called in to protect the voters of their party to vote them back into power. Then they demonize another segment of othe populace who want to require identification to vote, which only makes sense to me. This seems like Chicago style politics not the American dream.. The America I believe in protects the Rights of it’s citizens not their favorite special interest group. In California we practially have no right to protect ourselves yet look at all of the shootings tat go on in theinner cities like Oakland and Richmond. Special interest politics scares me especially if I’m the one being demonized.
Comment by Romulan01 — June 17, 2012 @ 6:45 pm
When my sister-in-law fled with her children to a battered women’s shelter from her abusive husband (and there was the danger he was coming to my house, my kids), I swore I’d never flee from my home again. Since then I’ve overflowed my 11-gun locker, got a back-up piece in every vehicle, CHL, range memberships (for both near work and the one near home), have given firearms to every family member who wasn’t against owning one, and self-taught reloading just to be able to afford to shoot them all. Plus I’ve got the C&R bug and love those ‘old’ surplus. And when its time, I trade it away for something new to discover, learn about, and then play with.
Gone are the days of the <$100 Mossbergs, the <$75 Hi-Points, and <$125 .38spcs.
Comment by Scott in DFW, Texas — June 17, 2012 @ 6:51 pm
Well said Mason J. The far right scares me as much as the far left. Some of you idiots need to realize it is a political world whether you like it or not and public opinion IS important. So STFU, your ignorant rants are not helping gun owners.
Comment by msco — June 17, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
Obama is borrowing this country into oblivion. There is the chance that the dollar will collapse. I’m not a major preper however it seems prudent to stock up a bit on firearms and ammunition. It is no different than purchasing insurance.
Comment by Harold Gnots — June 17, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
The threat of a UN Arms treaty that will illegally supersede our constitutional rights, and the economic collapse that will occur here, like Greece, if our representatives don’t curb entitlement programs.
Comment by Clay — June 17, 2012 @ 7:01 pm
I am buying guns because I came into some money and like to hunt , target practice and also for self defense ! . Plus it is a good way to invest money as people always like to buy and trade guns for cash and or other goods .
Comment by michael — June 17, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
I don’t need to BUY guns…I have a ,well let’s just call it “a source”, for all the guns I could ever need!
BARACK HEUSSEIN OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT (AGAIN) IN 2012 !!!
ERICK HOLDER FOR VICE-PRESIDENT !!!
Comment by say nay — June 17, 2012 @ 7:15 pm
I buy gun for ALL of the right reasons. Some I buy to shoot because I like them. Some to hunt. Some to collect and some for real and perceived protection. It is our constitutional right to arm and defend ourselves. I plan to exercise that right.
Comment by Jared — June 17, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
I have purchased firearms recently for several reasons, the primary reason being that our government (local, state and federal) have been spending money that they dont have. The carpet has already been pulled out from underneath them and many in the public are oblivious to the effects of a bankrupt (morally and fiscally) government both here in U.S.A. and around the world. This is due to a media that prefers to look the other way and not inform its audience/citizens of the potential chaos after a world-wide finacial calamity. The fiscal ‘house of cards’ that has been built will soon fall apart most likely on a world-wide scale (look at Turkey and Europe) and I believe it best to have firearms for both food and protection if/when civil unrest occurs. I have a .22 semi, 12ga shotgun, several handguns and a couple of mosin-nagant 91/30s cleaned, sited, and ready if needed. An AR15 is in my future not because of the elections, rather for my own peace of mind and my family’s protection if SHTF after the dollar goes south.
Comment by Reagan — June 17, 2012 @ 7:28 pm
I am purchasing additional firearms because I think they are a better investment than the stock market and after all are they not more exciting to own. I know what has been written about our President and his desire to eliminate firearms. While I believe it possible I really hope and pray that the old saying that goes something like this “all that is necessary for evil to overtake good is for good men to do nothing” does not come true because while ther are many fighting for the 2nd Amendment there are many letting others do what they should be doing.
Comment by Dan Hoffman — June 17, 2012 @ 7:31 pm
Prepping…. to keep zombies like some of you from taking from us or killing us. We are stocked up with food and lots of water for our survival. Oh did I mention guns and a truck load of ammo?
Comment by Richard — June 17, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
The Chinese will eventually take Vietnam , Taiwon, Japan and Florida.
They allready have Canada and the Panama Canal.
Comment by Bob — June 17, 2012 @ 7:41 pm
It’s not a racial rant it was wishful thinking lmfao!!! ” I have a dream” lmfao! Blacks have to have the government feed them now but mysteriously they think they can fend for themselves when society breaks down…..go figure! 14 WORDS SUMS IT UP!!!! WHITE POWER!!!
Comment by Reckless — June 17, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
I am stocking up on what I can afford for several reasons. First reason is gun bans. This country was founded on the fact that the people should have the right to protect themselves and their loved ones, yet the government is trying to take that right away. Second reason. I believe due to the fact that the government is trying to take so many of American’s rights, there will eventually be a war here in the U.S.A. I have no desire to be part of a war, I have too much to protect here at home. However when there is a war, people try to take from the individual home/land owner what is theirs, be it rebels or the government. I want to protect what is here at home and my loved ones here at home if civil war does break out on American soil.
Comment by poor gun buyer — June 17, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
Self-defense, home-defense, zombie-defense (not really but what if?) and something fun to do (target shooting and practice) with my wife.
Most importantly, my right as a citizen to have at least one on me all the time. There have been so many that have given their all to protect
that right I feel it is my duty to be “prepared” and educated.
Comment by Dave — June 17, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
Guns are an American tradition and a constitutional right. I personally enjoy Guns from my experience with my father hunting and on in the 82nd airborne Division as a paratrooper I becoming expert in weapons such as MI Gerand the M14 and 30cal Carbine the powerful BAR and 30Cal Machine Gun as well as the old faithful 1911 45 pistol. I have of course fears this admininstration will continue its pursuit of banning personal firearms. I have not had to panic buy but am seriously considering same.
I pray that we as ex Military will never have to come to arms and fight on our own soil to protect these God given rights.
Comment by mickey — June 17, 2012 @ 7:45 pm
With the anti-gun enthusiasts in the White House, it is best to be prepared for at least as an attempt at gun and/or ammunition ban. I try to keep several thousand rounds on hand.
Comment by Gene — June 17, 2012 @ 7:49 pm
I started hunting in my teens and then added target shooting so that I could shoot year round. I shoot target rifle, pistol and shootgun. I buy guns because they are very accurate or I can tune them to be more accurate. I love gunsmithing my guns and continue to add new ones to my collection. I buy guns at bargain prices because they are a bargain (after all, I have so many that I don’t really need to buy buy any more). Finally, I although I don’t collect millitary guns I do shoot millitary type gun compition and they can be real accurate. I’d love to shoot 50cal.BMG at 1500yds, 1ml., and 11/2ml. I’d love to build some AK47′s, SKS’s, FAL’s, and HK G’s. They are loose and sloppy actions but can be accurate and reliable. I’d like to build a dozen AR16 variants from various specialty component mfg.s in several caliber variants.
All my owning and building of guns lead to reloading and I shoot a lot and so I reload a lot. I buy componenents in large volume because I get shoot a lot of matches and cost keep going up. I use to buy 8lbs. of powder for about $40, now it’s $140. I buy by the case.
I will use my guns for self protection and feel safe owning them. I shoot at matches where the husband, wife and 8yr. old kids shoot and those kids, boys and girls shoot fantastically well. would hate to see a fool in their sights.
I hope never to need to defend myself with a gun. I hope to sell all but one in my very old age at a substantial profit.
Comment by Ray Palm — June 17, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
Several reasons I buy guns. Hunting, SASS shooting, personal protection and a couple of decades ago I swore to defend this country against all enemies both foreign and DOMESTIC. Hope it’s not necessary again.
Comment by Irish Bill — June 17, 2012 @ 7:54 pm
I’m 62, retired military, retired fed, and still working two part time jobs. I have had a class 2 or 3 FFL for more than 25 yrs, and smithing for 35 yrs. I have never seen this country in such bad shape, from without and from within. This is why gun sales are up. We saw how LE failed to protect civilians during Katrina. We saw how the govt and FEMA protected those displaced, they didnt. Maybe you can bug out, with everything you need in your POV. But eventually you’ll be walking. Bug out, or bug in, you better be heavily armed, with lots of time on the trigger. Guns/ammo,food, water etc are currency. simple as that.
POLITICIANS ARE PLAYING US, AND THE SUPER RICH AND POWERFUL ARE PULLING THE PUPPET STRINGS.
Why do you think the left wants the US disarmed? Why did Clinton send a letter to the UN stating it is the intent of the US to eventually disarm the country? Why so many socialists and academics in this administration? How many vets? How many businessmen? This admin does not want to turn this country around. See if “circumstances” do not postpone the Nov elections.
Comment by Fritz — June 17, 2012 @ 8:02 pm
No man is free who lacks the capacity or the courage to defend that freedom.
I can only trust others(the government, law enforcement, corporations, and the general public) to serve their own interests. I can trust my Taurus, Remington, KelTec, Rossi,, or Misinformation to serve the interests of me and my family. I would rather die than have to explain to my family why I did not protect them. Guns may be expensive but how else can you buy freedom. The world will keep turning, but ugly things happen every day to good people all over the world. America is no exception. It’s only when bad things happen that you realize how few are those on whom you can depend. For those of you who insist on bickering, grow up. It’s not you vs them, black vs white, Republicn vs Democrat. It’s just you. Your will have to give an account for YOUR actions and your actions alone. God bless all of you and your families. I pray that this is all idle talk, but I fear that it may not be. Thanks to our armed forces. Please commit to stand for freedom and the American people regardless of political hijacking in DC.
Comment by Personally responsible — June 17, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
I purchase guns cause I like to shoot, and I desire to be prepared, for 2012, Zombies, economic collaspe, or if OB get relected. My point is it is best to have one and not need it, than need it and not have one.
Comment by Marvin — June 17, 2012 @ 8:12 pm
There will always be the threat of gun control with the liberal thinking that is going on now. I own guns for the enjoyment of safe shooting and the gamesmanship I share with my friends. Most of the people I work with know that I own and carry, but they also know that I feel that a gun is like a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. Odds are you will never need it but you must always be prepared. I shoot on a regular basis so I have to reload, the cost for this has risen substantially over the last few years but I will continue to purchase everything I need to keep my skill level. I am teaching all my grandkids to shoot and hope they pass this on to everyone they come into contact with. We must support all the organizations that support and protect our constitutional rights.
Comment by Ernie — June 17, 2012 @ 8:17 pm
Economists have a term called the “law of diminishing returns”. Simply, the more of something you have, the less valuable each additional unit is. If there was only one diamond over two carots, for instance, it would be much more valuable than if everyone could dig one out of their back yard any time they wanted one. There is only two things on earth that the Law of Diminishing Returns does not apply to… women with shoes and men with firearms.
Comment by Chuck — June 17, 2012 @ 8:19 pm
I bought a Taurus compact 40 for carry. I have a mid sized Glock 40. I have an AR 15, an AK 47 and a Mosin Nagant rifle. I just picked up a Taurus 380 as a back up carry. I have plans to get a shotgun. I do some of my own reloading also. If I had more money, I would have a lot more. Besides being ready in case something hits the fan. I enjoy shooting and it is a good way to relax for me. Also stocking up on food and water and other useful items.
Comment by John — June 17, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
I have purchased guns in the recent past due to the political challenges to gun ownership. I own firearms for sporting and personal protection. I shoot and train weekly so obviously I am purchasing ammo. The reason I train is that I must be proficient to protect my family and myself. I do not trust LE to protect me and I do not trust our State or Federal Government as it is corrupt.
Comment by Dr. Prepper — June 17, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
I buy guns for two main reasons… First is for the pure enjoyment and stress releif I get from doing something I love… SHOOTING!!! Those days that just didn’t go as planned can be forgot about when I dump a 18 rd. clip from my XD-9 at some stell spinners. Or even better when I test that AR-15 out to 500 meters or so just for the hell of it. But even better is being in the stand with the hair on my neck standing up as that monster buck grunts back at my call just out of view. So #1 is definitely enjoyment. Second reason is a gun is kind of like a piece of land. Take care of it, keep it clean, make improvements, and you’ll have some extra financial security if debt worries shall arrive. So ONLY in a pinch, I can sell/trade a firearm to keep my family moving along. But as long as things are good, I’ll keep shooting.
Comment by Scott — June 17, 2012 @ 8:23 pm
Another good question that wasn’t asked is why so many Americans are taking advantage of the concealed carry laws. For most of us, it’s because carrying a gun is much more comfortable than carrying a police officer.
Comment by Chuck — June 17, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Predictive text error: “Misinformation” should say “Mosin” as in Mosin Nagant
Comment by Personally responsible — June 17, 2012 @ 8:32 pm
I’d like to remind the author of #516 that a Republican president and several hundred thousand soldiers, mostly white, gave their lives to give slaves the freedom they deserve during the Civil War. The price of reparations has already been paid in their blood.
Comment by v. belanger — June 17, 2012 @ 8:32 pm
I’m close to being done with buying firearms and ammo. I’ve only got room for three more stacks of pallets in the southwest corner of bunker #23, and then I am done, done, done.
Comment by Chuck — June 17, 2012 @ 8:37 pm
I got interested in guns as a hobby 2 years ago. But now when I visit Gun Shops and they are CROWDED with people AND they can’t even keep up stock with certain brands, I started to ask myself “Why”? Why are EVERYBODY buying GUNS? So I decided to buy a few more and a LOT of ammo because EVERYBODY else was doing it! If something is coming down, I want to be prepared just like EVERYBODY else!
Comment by Timothy Ballenger — June 17, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
I buy guns for protection and my security job. If this country falls into chaos, which we are not far from at this point in the political cycle. I intend to protect my home, my family and my friends. I live outside of the city and it takes a long period of time for law enforcement & ems to arrive. I do not intend to be a victim and I made sure anybody comming on to property can see that we are armed and will not hesitate to use DEADLY force if necessary. Very few people are stupid enough to argue with a shotgun especially with a tight pattern, posted on a target right by the entrance!
Comment by DevilDog72 — June 17, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
My son and I buy guns because we like them. They also represent an investment. Not at all afraid the government will try and take them away. Neither side has the votes or the will to enact such legislation. They can’t agree on anything much less gun cntrol.
Comment by Dan — June 17, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
i buy guns because i like guns i like training with guns and shooting just for fun. i buy mostly guns that i can buy ammo in bulk for( .223 .22lr 9mm .308 ect. )for money reasons.. i try to keep a small supply at hand. just in case zombies, race war, government fail or take over, economy collapse, sever weather, terrorist, what have you.. the biggest problem is this once proud and badass nation is goin to shit and no one is doing a dam thing about it because theres to many yuppys and high steppin yellers . and it will be biting us in the ass one day so..
pray for the best prepare for the worst
praise the lord and pass the ammunition
Comment by Ben — June 17, 2012 @ 8:49 pm
@ 604: yeah we need to thank that republican president and those hundreds of thousands of soldiers for 99.9% of America’s problems lol!
Comment by Reckless — June 17, 2012 @ 8:53 pm
Amen, #604. It is people like #516 that would rather live as a slave to a man of his same ethnicity than work for his own personal benifit in a multi-racial society. Frightening. That is a good reason to own guns. Because mob violence can sometimes only be stopped because they know there’s a high cap magazine somewhere.
Comment by Chuck — June 17, 2012 @ 9:03 pm
There is great danger in the notion that “somebody” just wants to know “for information’s sake” your business.
Remember folks? Long ago some”independent free spirit” came out with an email encryption app called PGP (Pretty Good Protection) that EVERYBODY downloaded ( it was even free, imagine that… Free) and used it thinking using it maintained OPSEC in their online comms. Um, right, sure, whatever. Ever hear of an encryption key? Encryption keys are created for every single encryption “wrapper”, and who do you think has the financial resources (and time) to pursue such esoteric pursuits? There is a saying I learned a few years ago, it goes like this: there are only two people in this world that I trust, myself and Mom, and right now I’m not so sure about Mom.
I can’t draw a sharper picture than that; to share this kind of personal intel with what amounts to strangers is the epitome of personal folly.
Bob
Comment by Bob Nailer — June 17, 2012 @ 9:05 pm
I bought my first handgun for home defense, and I got a lot of good quality training for me and my family. The more I shot, the more I loved it and I got hooked. I own several firearms and will continue to buy more! I believe in my natural right to self-defense and the US Constitution says I’m allowed to own and use firearms, so I’m exercising my right.
As for the comments on here, I’m very troubled by the ignorance, the delusional conspiracy theories, the outright racist comments, and the prophecies of the impending apocalypse. I believe these comments and beliefs do more to damage the image of gun owners than anything the Brady campaign could come up with. Absolutely awful PR for us sane gun owners.
I’m a gun nut, but not THAT kind of gun nut…
Comment by Gerard — June 17, 2012 @ 9:08 pm
Why do I buy guns? Many different reasons. Sporting would be #1. target shooting #2. collecting #3 but the most important is to protect myself,family and friends and those who choose not to defend themselves for whatever reason. No one deserves to be attacked by anyone. They need to stopped or they do it again. Always the weak. There are many scavengers out there who make their living by robbing people.drugs probably play a part in all this discourse. goverment would love to disarm us. The UN is working on and arms treaty to disarm Americans..yes play close attention the UN wants to control our guns under this treaty. Take the time and read the treaty it does concern you.it will effect you.don’t get displacent. Remember this is the country that gave us Socially Security and Medicare. They’re going broke. You think Obamma care is going to be any better. NO!
Comment by John quirk — June 17, 2012 @ 9:17 pm
We don’t call someone who’s into coins a coin nut, or someone who’s into stamps a stamp nut. They have terms derived from Greek. In Greece, the Hoplite, the foot soldier, carried the tools of war. Perhaps Hoplophile is a better descriptive term.
Comment by Chuck — June 17, 2012 @ 9:17 pm
I’m sure we are making all the gun owners look bad right now lmao! I’m quite sure that all the ANTI-GUN NUTS are looking a ctd blogs right now to buy ammo for the guns they hate lmfao! If that particular race wants respect let them earn it and a living!
Comment by Reckless — June 17, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Mason J (#572)
I certainly respect what you are saying about those here who have expressed themselves in an over zealous manner (excluding outliers on both the left and right). Having said that, yes my response was somewhat strongly worded to little miss nay nay (516 & 581)but was TRUE none the less. In addition I would not hold a great deal of faith in your let the two sides fight each other and then the centrists and the meek shall inherit the earth! Finally, although many on here do banter about seditious dialog never forget that there are those of us amongst the masses that may be a little older but have not forgotten our training or time in the sand box and can still see that pink mist at 600m and it does not come from a paint ball gun either. What is your level of expertise MASON!
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
little miss nay nay (516 &581), where you be at? Oh yeah, the basketball game started at 2100. that’s 9:00 (PM)for you.
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 9:26 pm
Wow…reading ome of these comments made me laugh my ass off. I buy guns for self defense, and protection from WHATEVER comes in the NEAR future. I am reading all these people arguing talking about taking out each other…our govt wont have to do shit if we are gonna all kill each other. I own a S&W sigma 40, a High point 9mm carbine, a phoenix .22, a few good gauges and a couple rifles. Im happy with what i got…all distances covered and enough power to do what i got to do. What comes shall come, im ready
Comment by Matt — June 17, 2012 @ 9:36 pm
@618: give it a minute theyre on da phone asking Jesse & al if they can flip some cars over yet! Probably pawned the computer til the 1st of the monfff for a crack rock!
Comment by Reckless — June 17, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
@619 glad I could entertain you!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 9:39 pm
I buy guns and ammo because i live in Texas and i can
i use for hunting recreation and defense of home self and loved ones..// it doesnt matter whos in office guns and ammo will always be available somewhere in America and especially Texas/Arkansas/Oklahoma/ Arizona.. youlls neednt worry so much.. They are in gun shows they are in newspapers… your friends have them.. they are in pawn shops.. they are from individuals you call up in the paper… they are on the grocery store parking lots… or mall parking lots from someone wanting to sell somewhere .. support the NRA…
Comment by jay — June 17, 2012 @ 9:40 pm
“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.”
Benjamin Franklin
Let the sheeple be eaten by the wolves. I plan on staying alive and free for as long as possible. God bless America and the Constitution of the United States of America. Use it, or lose it!
Comment by Frank T — June 17, 2012 @ 9:41 pm
I love the bravdo, and I love the “I’m ready” comments. Ready for what? How many of you have raised a gun and aimed it at a person, much less pulled the trigger! And who might you be ready for? If the government ever enacts a law to disarm the people, you going to fire on a police officer, an Army partol? You going to baracade yourself in a ‘house’ and have a shoot out with your wife and kids in the bedroom? Any battles that are waged to protect our Constitutional Rights to bear arms will be waged in a court of law or a voting booth. Intruders who come to rob you is another story. But if your stand is “from my cold dead hands”, you might get your wish! Don’t register your guns, if they can find evidence of them they can’t take them away. As long as our Constitution is intact, the government will not take our guns……but that means we have elect those people who embrace the value and the rights of our Constitution. Use your most powerful weapon…..vote a Conservative house and senate and president! Preserve our Union and preserve our rights!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
I’m getting older and cannot whip everyone that might threaten me or my family…God made Man, but guns made them equal!
Comment by Michael Packard — June 17, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
I believe that there are dire time ahead for this Republic. There’s a storm coming. I don’t know if it is political or economic, but I suspect it is a bit of both. We need to be responsible citizens and prepare for the worst, but expect the best. So, in light of that I believe that we need to be on the 4G Network and that is: God, Guns, Gold and Groceries – if you’re missing any of those, you’d better get it quickly …
Comment by Brad in W Va — June 17, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
Let’s not forget that there are millions among us with the same military training! And do you realize how greatly outnumbered they’d be?
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 10:09 pm
Mr. Packard, you are soooo right. At 65 I’m not as good as I once was, but I’m good once as I ever was! Guns are the great equalizer at my age. I carry and have for years, the last time I shot a person was December, 1969 in Vietnam. It haunts me still, but I would do it again in a heart beat (no pun intended) to protect myself and my family. I pray to God I never have to. But that doesn’t mean I don’t carry and I’m not prepared. There is no better deterent to crime than a criminal never knowing who is packing…..most are cowards who prey on the weak. That is why God invented the 410 buck shot revolver! What’s that old saying, “Why do I carry a 45…….cause they don’t make a 46″!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 10:09 pm
Mr. Bill (#624)
you state, “As long as our Constitution is intact, the government will not take our guns”. That same constitution does not allow “an Army patrol” (at least not the Army I served in)to be used against the citizenry. So what happens when another “executive order” directs them to?
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 10:15 pm
627, Amen brother T
Comment by Peter — June 17, 2012 @ 10:16 pm
1st of all these “army patrols” are not going to go door to door firing on their own families! Except for war protesters at kent state then they had 03′s ready to fly in from camp lejuene to fix the national guards cluster fuck!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
With so much government involvement in everything we do in this world today, nothing gives me a sense of freedom any more it is being eroded away by big brother. (We are letting it happen right now). You first disarm the people before you take total control of the population. Sodom, Omar and so many more countries; it is always the same end result. Our constitution was written to keep Government from doing very thing to us. Government officials are talking about it right now and will do it to us eventually. One control after another a piece at a time and before we wake up to what is happening it will be too late. There are those in power now that think we need to be controlled and they need to control us because they are visionary’s. The geniuses will eventually take us to the bottom and we will be dictated to as we all sleep.
S.G.
Comment by Seven — June 17, 2012 @ 10:25 pm
Obama and his cronies.
Comment by George — June 17, 2012 @ 10:27 pm
I have been purchasing guns since the day I turned 18. I’m 30 now and will continue to buy and own guns because it’s my damned 2nd amendment right! Unfortunately I live in CA and have to deal with the most Rediculous gun laws. I just hope that Obama and his democratic cronies don’t get elected again!
Comment by Chris — June 17, 2012 @ 10:44 pm
Mike, the Army patrol was a reference to firing on some organized law enforcement. And Army patrols don’t come for citizens, tell that to the Japanese/Americans who were forced into relocation camps! It could be Army, police, Sheriff, Marshals. My point was, how many of us have the balls to fire on people that we recognize as authority. Like I said, an intruder wishing to rob you is a different story. It is the blustering of “out of my cold dead hands” that sounds dramatic, but really, how many of us would fire on what we would know to be certain death to us if we did? I believe it is every man’s right to be prepared to protect their families, and be prepared with stored food and water and weapons, but lets be real here. But I don’t believe that any would engage in a fire fight that would end their lives to keep their 22 revolver.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 10:55 pm
The number 1 reason is the ability to SURVIVE “live off the land” in case another govt “intervention” remember the trail of tears and what the US govt did to my forefathers. Now I am afraid you don’t have to be an Indian just a republican that demands FREEDOM. Will we have another custers last stand where the military kills whoever the “president” says to??? Try not to forget this was not in the 1500′s but govt murder of native inhabitants within the last 100 years.
Comment by kal — June 17, 2012 @ 10:58 pm
Mike, Wrong about giving up guns to local law enforcement officials… I’d fight to the death to prevent it, absolutely. You underestimate the resolve of some of us who are true patriots. I am a veteran and already committed to give my life for my country if necessary. I’d still do it.
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 17, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
That was in a time of war when Japanese were looked at as the enemy but I respect your opinion and thank all of you here for your service!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 17, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
I have been diagnosed with a medical condition that probably won’t kill me, but has already disabled me to the point where it cost me my career. It will get worse, never better. I can’t do the outdoor stuff I used to, and don’t travel or party anymore, so some range time is therapy for me. I buy a gun when I can, normally older milsurp, but did spring for a new CCW for my wife. I reload for cheaper shooting. As far as “The sky is falling”, I’ve been hearing that for the last 40 years. By the grace of God, my guns and my garden, I’m hoping to carry on.
Comment by Sshuutin fuul — June 17, 2012 @ 11:07 pm
It’s just too Damn hard to chase down and kill a deer or elk with sticks and rocks!
Comment by J D — June 17, 2012 @ 11:16 pm
Captain, dying for one’s country is one thing, but dying to prove a point is stupid at best. I’m also a Vet, and I read that General Patton thought it was honorable to die for one’s country and suggested that the other SOB’s should die for their first. Should this nation ever see a civil war again most of us will fight. But the insidious liberals know that and go about other ways of taking our rights away. Our best defense is not weapons, it is voting for a Conservative house and senate. There are more people with common sense who vote conservative than there are liberals, but we cannot let up spreading the word. Obama must be voted out of office. This election is probably the most important one in our lifetime. I commend you for your service……even though you were an officer!(grin)
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 17, 2012 @ 11:35 pm
Our Democracy is on fence-that’s why I buy guns. Don’t even get me started about the supreme court!
Comment by boss9 — June 17, 2012 @ 11:43 pm
1. Home Protection
2. Enjoyment
3. Wingnuts screaming about Obama and liberals.
Don’t try to kill me because of my political leanings or prevent me from legally voting and we’ll just get along fine.
Comment by Shane Look Out — June 18, 2012 @ 12:00 am
I’m buying guns and ammo for hunting. Also home defense. Just in case
Comment by Bobaloo — June 18, 2012 @ 12:09 am
All of the above, and it’s just plain fun. Besides all that, it’s my right to be able to.
Comment by boynblue — June 18, 2012 @ 12:15 am
I’m killing hogs. Was using my .223 AR but discovered I get 3 times the ammo in 7.62 for the same money so recently bought a Mini-30 which I really like. It’s louder but it sure drops the hogs quicker.
Comment by Cupric — June 18, 2012 @ 12:15 am
I buy because I can due to the 2nd Amendment & because I like guns. I no longer hunt with a firearm very often but I continue to maintain the ability to defend myself should I need a tool to do that job.
Comment by HawtSauce — June 18, 2012 @ 12:16 am
NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT WONT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO THOSE WHO HAVE CONTEMPT PRIOR TO INVESTIGATION! I WILL SAY I BELIEVE IN OUR RIGHTS AS OUTLINED IN OUR FOUNDING DOCUMENTS AND THAT VERY LITTLE IS NEW UNDER THE SUN REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH TIME HAS PASSED! MY FATHER BOUGHT ME MY FIRST GUN WHEN I WAS 8 YRS OLD WHEN WE LIVED IN ,MIAMI FL. THE NEXT YEAR WE MOVED FROM SOUTH FLORIDA TO SCOTTSDALE ARIZ AFTER CASTRO TOLD THE WORLD HE WAS A COMMIE AND MY PARENTS WERE CONVINCED THAT MIAMI WAS GROUND ZERO FOR THE 1ST NUCLEAR ATTACK. IN 1982 MY FATHER WAS MURDERED BY A COCAINE ADDICT AND RANDOM BREAK IN, LUCKILY MY MOTHER A COLLEGE PROFESSOR WAS AT COLLEGE CAMPUS ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR THE NEXT SEMESTERS CLASSES.
AFTER I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE I WENT STRAIGHT TO MARINE CORPS OCS WITH A GUARANTEED AIR CONTRACT. I WAS AND AM NOW ALWAYS PREPARED FOR THE WORST AND EXPECT IT ALWAYS/ OBAMA IS A HARVARD LEFT WING GRADUATE OF THE KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVT AND THE REAL THREAT WE ALL READ ABOUT IN HISTORY BOOKS: TAKE AWAY THE POPULATIONS ABILITY TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND FAMILIES AND YOU HAVE THEM ALL UNDER TOTAL CONTROL! IF OBAMA IS REELECTED HE WILL DO THE SAME THING HE JUST DID WITH THE DREAM ACT WITH THE 2ND AMENDMENT THIS LAST FRIDAY TAKE EXECUTIVE ACTION AND STOP US ALL FROM BUYING, OWENING, HAVING IN POSSESSION FIREARMS ALL OF THEM! HE IS SICK WITH POWER AND SOME OF US PUT HIM THERE THE OTHERS OF US ARE ALL VICTIMS OF OUR OWN SELFISH STUPID LAZY APPROACH TO ACTING ON OUR VOTING RIGHTS! YOU MAY QUOTE ME WHEN NOVEMBER 6TH IS OVER AND IF HE WINS THE 1ST EXECUTIVE ACT WILL BE TO TAKE ALL OF OUR RIGHTS AWAY AND LET US FIGHT TO TRY AND GET THEM BACK.. HE IS CONVINCED BECAUSE WE ALL JUST LAID DOWN ON HEALTH CARE AND MANY OTHER OF HIS ACTS THAT WE WONT TRY TO STAND UP FOR RIGHTS WITH THIS ONE EITHER. WE WILL ALL HAVE TO FIGHT THIS BY STANDING UP FOR OUR RIGHTS AND IF NECESSARY FACE THE CONQUENCES OF THOSE ACTS!
Comment by capt. p. eric august usmc ret — June 18, 2012 @ 12:35 am
Thanks CTD for the amusing read! After reading some of the idiotic comments from the racist, right-wing knuckle-draggers here, I’m going to place another ammo order with you right away! LOL
Comment by Shane Look Out! — June 18, 2012 @ 1:32 am
#420 DAK
Well said. Just want to expand on your comments. The yuan is becoming widely accepted now in many corners of the globe. It’s being used in trade between Russia and China, between Hong Kong and China, in trade with Malaysia, Indonesia and now even Japan and China are trading directly via yen and yuan, cutting the U.S. dollar out of the equation. This is real people. Whether you think your a Liberal or Conservative is an illusion created in order to keep control over us by pitting one against another. Wake up people. Let me help you wake up. Watch this 13 minute video and then ask yourself, am I really a Liberal or Conservative or am I just being farmed like an animal, but except were being farmed for taxes. Grow a pair and watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbp6umQT58A&feature=related
J
Comment by J — June 18, 2012 @ 1:36 am
Thanks for the compliment!!!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 18, 2012 @ 1:43 am
We used to have an empire now we have a slum, they’re ruining our country but you keep letting them come! ~skrewdriver~
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 18, 2012 @ 1:45 am
Really the most visible comments on here are the most unfortunate, because they illustrate the racist asshole nutjobs that anti-gun zealots like to portray all of us as. Most of us don’t “hate the blacks” or intend on “shooting whoever it takes to keep my freedom” or whatever such nonsense you may see on here. I bought a shotgun. I like to shoot skeet, I want to catch my own christmas goose this year, and I treat it as a sport. I would never use firearms as a threat or display of power, that’s cowardly. Please liberal left, don’t take away our guns. Most of us are law abiding, tax paying, conscientious citizens. We just enjoy shooting, should that be such a big deal?
Comment by Your Highness — June 18, 2012 @ 2:02 am
I want to keep it short and sweet. Ive’ been in Law Enforcement most of my life, over the past 2 years I started talking about the way our country is going to some of my fellow officers. It’s amazing how many fellow Law Enforcement professionals are stocking up on Ammo, Guns, Food, and other emergency supplies for themselves and families. If the people that are paid to protect the public see something bad coming down the road, the rest of the citizens should get moving and get prepared. I believe we could have social unrest on a global scale, ie, arab spring, Greece austerity, etc etc etc. Look what happened during the L.A. riots in recent history. The police were completely unable to protect the citizens, so if you think that we will be available to help you when the SHTF guess again,,, I cant speak for anyone else, but the protection of my family comes first, then fellow officers, then the citizens of my state.
Comment by Wake up before it's too late — June 18, 2012 @ 2:04 am
I was fascinated from the age of seven or eight, and I still am by the marvel of ingenuity, and often artistic beauty involved in the production of firearms. Some of the black powder pieces from Europe are functional works of art.
I’ve had a pistol on my hip from the age of eight, right up to the present day with the only exception being during my tour of duty with the United States Navy in the mid-sixties (Vietnam era Veteran). I have a CCW permit issued bythe State of Washington and I carry everyday.
It is the responsibility of each citizen to secure and protect the security and well being of themselves and their loved ones during a hostile situation until the calvary (Law enforcement) can arrive on the scene. Response time can vary from five or ten minutes to up to and beyond an hour depending on where you are or live and what demands are being placed upon the department (precinct) of jurisdiction.
As stated earlier, a firearm is precisely a tool, exotic as it can be, it’s simply a tool. I invest in tools! I invest in tools because if everything goes to hell the ones with tools can do jobs and therefore earn their way in the community by providing a way to get things done that are required to progress from a disaster to some form of normal way of living. I invest in firearms for two reasons other than the joy and challenge of marksmanship. One, a tool to insure that my other tools don’t grow legs and walk away. Two, to put food on the table and to protect my family”s right to do so.
I believe in the phrase; “An armed society is a polite society.”. I’ve often questioned why dueling was outlawed. There would be far less “Assholes” walking around had it not been. But now, as I look back,it’s easy to see that the politicians, the same kind as the treacherous bastards that are selling us out now, were afraid to cheat or swindle the public because they might get slapped across the face with a glove and called to a field of honor for redress of perceived or actual wrongs.
In regards to the treachery and treasonous doings prevalent in the capital of our country and of some states I go to bed at night, every night, praying that the officers and gentlemen of our armed services, right up to the top, and the members of our law enforcement see through the bullshit that our elected elite are trying to shove down our throats and know the our great country with it’s noble ideals is be stripped away from us through guile and stealth where it could not be taken by sheer force. I pray that they too are as patriotic, and take the oath they gave to protect this country’s constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
The New World Order is intent on enslaving every soul on the planet. Personal sovereignty is the very thing they are trying to eradicate. On the other hand, it was given to every man, woman and child by divine right by our creator and once the Galactic quarantine is officially over (Sixty thousand years long)on 21st., December of 2012 the Galactic Federation of Light, the teachers, mediators, and the enforcement representatives of the Galactic community of which we are a part will thwart their plans in the end.
My hat is off to all and any that are willing to stand up for their personal sovereignty and the sovereignty of their friends and neighbors as well. Anyone coming to my residence or person, requiring that I surrender any piece of personal property that I purchased or was legally gifted, including and especially my firearms is guilty of theft, armed robbery if done under threat of harm or incarceration (jail or imprisonment), and will be treated as I would any pirate. Executed on the spot! does anyone not understand what I just said? Come to take anything I own legally, and you will die! This includes my sovereignty! I am a citizen, not a subject.
My advice, keep your powder dry, stock up on gun oil, and hold out til the calvary arrives (The Galactic Federation of Light).
Comment by Roger S. French — June 18, 2012 @ 2:52 am
@653 I’m glad you posted I’ve been trying to convince these people that the military/ police are going to be busy defending there families!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 18, 2012 @ 2:53 am
i think that if we visit this site we have something in common and we will need to pull together. I have loved guns since i could walk from my first bb gun to first sks. I buils my own ar 15′s now cause i want something reliable and well built many guns that shoot two kinds of ammo 5.56 and 7.62 so come in peace or go in pieces!!!!
Comment by gun appreciater — June 18, 2012 @ 2:54 am
Yes, I am buying firearms and ammo as fast as possible. I work at a very big chain store that sells firearms that I sell. We are already almost 60% ahead of last years sales. Only two reasons are given:
CRIME
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA!!!
Now is the time to arm yourself BEFORE the election. After it will be tooooo late.
Comment by Woodrow — June 18, 2012 @ 5:08 am
Sorry, but I had to post a new comment to stop getting more (250 already!) e-mails on this post in my Inbox. :/
Comment by Stephen W. — June 18, 2012 @ 5:23 am
The last pistol I bought was a Ruger 22/45 (MKIII). I bought that one because both my kids said it felt comfortable in their hands when we rented one from the range instead of the others I had them try.
We shoot as a family for sport, hunting and self defense. Living in a semi-rural area, we rely on the county sherrif with a 20-30 minute response time. I can’t be at home 24 / 7 so my wife and kids need to be able to defend themselves if the need arises while I’m at work. I’m not worried about end of the world or political collapse scenarios, it’s the deperarate druggie or punk with a chip on his shoulder that I worry about.
Comment by Scott J — June 18, 2012 @ 5:25 am
I buy guns because I love to target shoot, hunt, collect, and have the financial means. Won’t hesitate to use them for personal defense if required. I am not worried about events or government, I can bury them if I need to hide them because of laws(no one will ever take them from me). Glad I live in a gun friendly state.
Now I am just waiting for my custom 7mm Mag to be made so I can have even more fun.
Comment by Nobody Special — June 18, 2012 @ 5:25 am
I bought my gun because I wanted to protect my family and we do occasionally like to go out to the shooting range to get some practice done.
With the way my grandpa talks all the time, he scares me into thinking guns are going to be banned all-together and that we need to prevent what happened to Germany in the 1930′s from happening here.
Comment by Jeremy P — June 18, 2012 @ 6:21 am
The ammo and gun industry lobbyists are earning a bonus. POTUS Obama has not once as President mentioned the need to take your guns. It will not happen.
The useful fools on this comment list buy right in to the racist lies. Best friend the gun industry ever had.
I am a progressive Independent Vietnam era veteran and I will not be fooled by this baseless attack.
Lots of us on the left are armed and it’s because the big tent side of politics allows different points of view. Dumbing down the education of the USA is paying off big for the reactionaries.
S H A M E
Comment by Richard LaLoge — June 18, 2012 @ 6:25 am
#513, First off I’m not a conspiracy theorist, all I was trying to say was we all need to be careful here, or on Facebook, or any means by which we can dissiminate our private info on any online venue, on a global scale. Cheaper Than Dirt sent us email request asking us why “we”were buying so many guns and so much ammo but when “we” clicked their link, we were shown multiple news reports about the upsurge in arms/ammo sales; it is a well known fact, thru stories from these same media outlets, that all governments are monitoring online comments as well as emails to get a “feel” for the temperament of their citizens. So if you are “prepping” keep it to yourselves, it’s not the world’s business to know what you are or are not doing. Obvoliously I have purchased items from Cheaper Than Dirt ( because I got that email query) and clearly CTD specializes in firearm related products it exactly WHAT I bought is nobody’s business. I’m just asking all of you to be more discreet about these matters.
Bob
Comment by Bob Nailer — June 18, 2012 @ 6:36 am
If, O-boy is re-elected, there will be gun bans like we saw during the first Clinton term. If he is not re-elected, there may be riots as many of these people are just looking for an excuse to cause trouble. The cops will be outnumbered as they were in LA and in New Orleans. Unlike, some folks that post here, I am not looking forward to this but I have no problem killing anyone who endeavors to destroy or separate me from my property.
This will be a very bad day but the buzzards and coyotes will eat well for a few weeks. After that, we may be eating the buzzards and coyotes.
Comment by colt1911 — June 18, 2012 @ 6:45 am
You really need to ask? Everybody I talk with about this has a few reasons, and those vary. Lawlessness in the event of any kind of collapse. Hunting. Street carry. Gifts to family. Investment. Patriot Act, NDAA, federal spying on citizens communications, President’s kill list, UN Small Arms Treaty, Agenda 21, out of control fed agencies with their own swat teams, para-military police, Waco, Ruby Ridge, killer cops in New Orleans, illegal confiscations in New Orleans while burglars were still roaming. Face eaters in Miami and other places. SWAT busts of Amish farmers. Federal confiscation. Micro-stamping. And for me, the Second Amendment – in other words ‘because I can’.
Comment by rev. dave — June 18, 2012 @ 6:53 am
A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.
-George Washington
Comment by DJ — June 18, 2012 @ 6:54 am
I buy guns because I can ! When I was a child my dad put a .22 in my hands as soon as I was able to hold it up. We had woods surrounding my home and spent the majority of my childhood playing, hunting and shooting in those woods. I think if more kids today had the same opportunity there would less problems when they reached adulthood.
So like I said before —because I can !!!!
Comment by D. Shep — June 18, 2012 @ 7:04 am
I am buying as many self protection gun’s and ammo as my meager wages will allow for a lot of the same reason’s I have read on here already. I agree with a lot of the comments that have been made about gov. and economical views. I believe everyone has the right to buy , own , and keep gun’s for the protection of their family and property , which I also fear will come under attack in a devistating way in the near future.
Comment by Bobby Halfacre — June 18, 2012 @ 7:27 am
When the shooting starts… I want to be able to shoot back.
Comment by Craig Turner — June 18, 2012 @ 7:33 am
It’s going to be difficult to run analytics on such a long series of open-ended responses. CTD should have put together a quality survey (not like the annual NRA survey that asks the dumbest leading questions ever put in a survey).
That being said. Guns are fun. That’s why I buy them. I buy the ones that look fun to shoot and occasionally one to hunt. I bought my shotgun to shoot turkeys. My next shotgun will be for trap shooting. My next rifle will be for long distance target shooting. I have one that is more ready than others for home defense, but I don’t ever expect to use it for that purpose.
Oh yeah, and zombies.
Comment by Stephen — June 18, 2012 @ 8:10 am
The 10 steps used to close down an society are currently in place in America.
1 Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
2 Create a gulag
3 Develop a thug caste
4 Set up an internal surveillance system
5 Harass citizens’ groups
6 Engage in arbitrary detention and release
7 Target key individuals
8 Control the press
9 Dissent equals treason
10 Suspend the rule of law
Free people own guns, slaves don’t, and that’s why I buy guns.
Comment by J.D. — June 18, 2012 @ 8:12 am
On one hand it is fun to shoot guns. At least it is for me. And as long as what I do does not interfere with lives of other people around me why should anyone care? Seriously. Isn’t it a fundamental rule based on which this country has been built? I work, I pay taxes, I don’t commit crimes – so why should anyone be concerned if I have a knife, a chainsaw or a .50BMG rifle?
On another hand, oddly enough, it appears that by law the police (or any other so called “law enforcement” agency) does not have an obligation to protect individual citizens. This is an interesting fact which pretty much no one knows. You may call 911 about home intrusion, wait an hour while some degenerates rape your daughter and torture your wife, then (if you have been left alive), file a law suit against the police department for not coming and, guess what… – no court in the US will hold them liable. So I have firearms for home defence and if I could carry in my state (which does not allow it) I would have been carrying a gun just because I can’t carry a policeman…
And I am sure that when the financial system goes completely south one would surely be able to use the stockpiled ammo for barter. Especially those 22LR rounds which would be quite handy for hunting small game and feeding your family.
Comment by R.V. — June 18, 2012 @ 8:36 am
I own guns for self (family) defense. I think if gun law are an issue but it is and will be on a state/local level not national ie. DC, Chicago, Cal. And NY. Most politicians as dumb as they seem know gun control is political suicide because outside of the liberal strongholds the opposition is huge, 3.5 years of Obama and he still shys away from the issue. Gun control will come from the private sector, liberals buying gun and ammo companies and discontinuing Black gun and hi cap magazines. Riots are a much more real threat as well as random acts of violence associated with riots. We should be watching the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. This has the potential of being another LA 1992 due to all the media coverage.
Comment by DP — June 18, 2012 @ 8:44 am
I have had guns for years but recently started buying a few more and ammunition, as well as stocking up like my grandmother did during the depression years. I have found that having a pantry is not only convenient but comforting. Nothing like “knowing” you have a mini-mart in the house and can make dinner for any number of impromptu guests. I believe the surge is due to the economic realization that we must all learn to do more with less and soon, maybe much less. The recent “decision” by POTUS to bypass congress and create his own legislative decree is evidence that we live in uncertain times. This act, so far, has gone unchallenged by congress. What’s next a nationwide gun ban? Get’em while you can.
Comment by K.S. — June 18, 2012 @ 8:47 am
Why do I buy guns and ammo?
1) The government no longer represents “We The People”; we may see a revolution (or civil war) in our lifetime
2) Societal Collapse:
a) Natural Disaster
b) Man Made Disaster
c) Riots / Looting
d) EMP / Nuclear Attack / Foreign Militaty Attack
e) Terror Atack
f) Dollar Collapse
2) Only a small fraction of the population is prepared for these eventualities, and they will try to take what I have with force
3) Possible ratification of the UN Small Arms Treaty (an act of war against American gun owners)
4) Possibility of Required Gun Registration followed by bans and confiscation (also an act of war against American gun owners)
5) Self Defense against the Thug elements
6) The Second Amendment says I can
7) I enjoy shooting
Prepare follow Patriots – the time WILL come that America needs YOU.
Comment by chrisdev01 — June 18, 2012 @ 8:58 am
Thank you Marc C. Daniele from Hercy, MO. for your service to your country and your willingness to make a patriotic stand against ALL enemies of our land. I am proud to stand with you and willing to do what is necessary to return the U.S.A. to the political and moral values our Founding Fathers intended when they swore to give their properties, possessions, and their lives to obtain freedom from tyranny.
Comment by Bill Weldon — June 18, 2012 @ 9:10 am
Honestly I have been fascinated with weaponry (spell check. lol) since I can remember. I have been buying more guns and ammo as of late due to several reasons, not just a singular “why”?
1. home protection
2. enjoy shooting targets and clays
3. “just in case” of; anything. I like to be prepared, not from a fear of “zombies”, but just general preparedness (again, spell check).
Comment by a rod — June 18, 2012 @ 9:26 am
chrisdev, there is an easier way to keep our Constitution strong….use your vote! A vote for Conservative government is better than a bullet between the eye’s of the ultra-liberal. This country was duped by Obama 4 years ago………and 5 trillion dollars later most wake up? Obama has been this country’s greatest wake up call……it will be a long time before another fool comes along to pull the wool over the eye’s of Americans now. Most Americans will stand together to defend this nation, we need to do it in the voting booth first.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 18, 2012 @ 9:32 am
Ref #673 – Thank You! The only special interest group in the US that does not have representation in DC is “WE THE PEOPLE”.
I don’t think all our problems come from just one party. All politicians are in it for themselves. We need to vote them all out and start over. Let’s get a lobbying and representation for us – WE THE PEOPLE.
Remember Kent State. It could happen again.
Comment by DMZ — June 18, 2012 @ 9:38 am
I am a gun enthusiasist. I served 9 years w/ USMC ( enlisted) and 16 USNavy ( officer ). Served 2 combat tours.Growing up , i was thought to handle guns and to respect. i enjoy shooting. Its’ my way of letting off any frustration or anger. I have 11 long guns and 11 pistols/revolvers. I go to target range 3-4 times a month. The political atmosphere right now is one of the reasons , i stock in ammo and firearms.The economy could really go bad due to present administration policies and could lead to civil unrest that is now going on in Greece. If that happens, i am prepared to protect my property and family. I already taught most of my family how to fire and handle firearms. If the future of my beloved country get rosy, I am still going to buy firearms and ammo. Semper Fi
Comment by ted cris — June 18, 2012 @ 9:40 am
To add: shooting firearms does relaxes me. It actually help me w/ my PTSD. Its better than taking meds. Its my form of therapy. Semper Fi
Comment by ted cris — June 18, 2012 @ 9:43 am
I’m buying as I think that there will be ban on ownership of guns, either large clip, or higher power. I believe that even if Obama can’t get congress to go along he will use regulatory powers and agencies to create laws to control gun sales. And whether I ever need to defend by family or not I can’t afford gold so having rifles and handguns available as innvestments will help down the road.
Comment by Fljimbo — June 18, 2012 @ 9:48 am
Yes, I am stockpiling. I do believe that gunowners have been passive in the past 15 years, with regard to government regulations. Almost to a point of no return, in which the liberal legislature has the opportunity to take away the 2nd Amendment.
But, I think that the Obama admin has been an eye-opener for law-abiding, gun-owners, and we now realize that the 2nd Amendment is in jeapordy. I do not intend to permit my guns to be used for any purpose beyond hunting, teaching my children to shoot, and recreation. HOWEVER……if the government or societal derelicts of this nation come to my door, I will defend my family, my water/food supply, and my freedoms to the end.
Comment by Flintstone — June 18, 2012 @ 9:59 am
men love guns and are always looking for an excuse to buy them. U can only buy so many guns for your wife without pissing her off. Unfortunately the guns give everyone a false sense of security. If we have a “correction” in this country that results in social unrest I guess we will just all shoot our way out of it – right. If u have to do that I would suggest that you did not plan ahead properly. After you have a plan to isolate your family from the “urban hot zones”, stored at least 6 months provisions, backup energy sources, and spent the time and effort to obtain basic survival skills, than spend your money on anything you want, and if that happens to be guns then so be it. I might suggest that you allocate your resources to becoming as self-sufficient as your budget allows, and stock up on ammunition for a limited number of calibers, and sell the other guns to pay for the extra ammunition. Put together a group effort, if at all possible, to spread out the cost and responsibility of becoming sufficient enough to withstand a temporary social crisis, and never give up when it sinks into your brain how much money and effort it actually takes to accomplish this goal. Good luck.
Comment by hugh randolph — June 18, 2012 @ 10:06 am
I only read a few of the comments, but, they all seem to have the SAME THEAM which is FEAR OF OUR GOVERNMENT! I am retired military and have MANY SHOTGUNS of all guages, RIFLES and pistols of many CALS.!
Some of the comments stated that they feared the “RADICAL MILITIA” as well as the “GOVERNMENT” preparing to ATTACK the people.
I would like to comment that I have lots of GREAT FRIENDS, WHO ARE ALSO RETIRED MILITARY, and I assure you that the LAW ABIDING CITIZENS DO NOT NEED TO FEAR THE MILITIA!! I am NOT a member of the militia, BUT, I know many that are. The only requirement to become a member is to SWEAR AN OATH: I (NAME) DO SOLMANLY SWEAR THAT I WILL SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERRICA AGAINST ALL ENIMIES, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC, SO HELP ME GOD. As I stated above, I am NOT a member, BUT, IF AND WHEN DISISTER DOES COME, I WILL JOIN AND SUPPORT THEM AT THAT TIME (I’M TOO OLD NOW). I also fear the “RADICAL” Militia that is made up of nothing but RIOTERS & MURDERERS! The REAL MILITIA is made up mostly retired and x-military.
Comment by Harry — June 18, 2012 @ 10:06 am
I have had an interest in macroeconomics for a while now. Anyone who is paying attention to the world economic situation – mainly the crises caused by debt-funded spending binges with fiat currencies over the last 40 decades – knows this cannot end well. It’s important to secure physical resources to survive the period during which the economy collapses and restarts. Guns & ammo are important such resources, whether for barter, defense, or hunting.
Comment by Chris — June 18, 2012 @ 10:13 am
I purchase may be 2-3 guns a year if that, I know gun sales are up but I have been a member of a gun club for 7 years and really just enjoy shooting. I purchase my ammo in the spring so i can shot all summer and most of the fall. If something bad happens I am ready but I dont dwell on it or focus my free time to getting ready for the end. Just live each day as an American and take one day at a time. Most of the items I have purchased this year have been C & R cause i like tinkering with the old stuff.
Comment by Sean — June 18, 2012 @ 10:35 am
If Romney wins, the country may explode into civil unrest by the losers followers. Better to be judged by 12 than carried by six.
Comment by John Christopher — June 18, 2012 @ 11:01 am
I like Jim’s answer comment # 5, Obama! I don’t trust this president as far as I can throw him! I’m buying my firearms now and the ammo to go along with it before I can’t get them in the future!
Rich
Comment by Rich — June 18, 2012 @ 11:08 am
I buy guns for the same reason our founding fathers wrote the 2nd amendment, to keep our own government honest and take then out of power if they are not…
Comment by Duane Kiser — June 18, 2012 @ 11:08 am
One only has to look at the media to determine that our society is regressing to a more violent and crime-ridden society. Self-protection is my primary reason for recent firearm purchases. Whether or not I am ever forced to protect myself or others, I still want to be prepared. The current political administration’s anti-firearm agenda does tend to accelerate firearm purchases. I have heard similar statements from many of my associates. As the “have-nots” continuously try to take from the “haves”, extreme violence is becoming their accepted procedure. I’ve taken steps recently (while still legal) to insure that I’m less vulnerable than I was previously.
Comment by Guy — June 18, 2012 @ 11:10 am
I believe that under the best scenario, we have acquired our firearms because we enjoy using them, and shooting/hunting can be a good hobby (we live in the southeast). Plus I expect they hold their value well. Worst case – they will go up in value, can help put meat on the table, can protect one from home invasion or carjacking, and they may become very difficult to obtain if the rule of law continues to be ignored and civil strife ensues. I believe it is wise to have a few handguns, including backups, a shotgun or two, a good semi auto medium/long range rifle and a good hunting rifle in at least deer worthy caliber. 22LR rifles are good too, and fun to shoot. My dad still has his M1 carbine, in very good shape – trying to get out to a range to fire it. Also, it is wise to have a large amount of ammo in various rounds. We have discussed with some friends that in the future, 22LR rounds may be a new form of currency.
Comment by MD — June 18, 2012 @ 11:32 am
We seem to be heading toward a crisis on so many issues. Peak Oil, immigration amnesty, unemployment, Euro insecurity, Cartel Wars, the housing crisis, over population,bankruptcies, the dissolving of basic morality,energy shortages,extreme weather events, weapon/ammo unavailability,any of these have the potential to cause serious violent unrest. Everyone saw the Government was unable to help its citizens in a major disaster, its even overturning the Will of the Peoples’ laws. I am a Fed, and I can tell you the government will ensure the safety of its power first. The US stocks up to protect itself, you need to as well…
#689 has the right idea
Comment by SD Fed — June 18, 2012 @ 11:36 am
I started purchasing guns and got my Concealed Handgun license a year-and-a-half ago after my grandson was forcibly taken out of my living room, by two police and a child protective services agent. They forced me to the ground and kidnapped my grandson in front of my face.
Second,my neighborhood in San Antonio stands at the crossroads of the drug cartel’s commerce movement into our country up the IH-35 corridor. Third, there is a local mayhem of a somewhat connected drive-by shootings, and a spate of robberies performed by local ethnic trash which migrated here after the Katrina hurricane blew apart New Orleans.
Now, I only walk the street at night, armed 24/7, in my neighborhood with my dog at 4am when everyone else is asleep.
I also believe in a layered defense and bought a couple of longer-range rifles which are near at hand.
Other than that, everything is just “peachy-keen” and I enjoy shooting my firearms on a range here, and keeping a state of ready if the need to defend truly arises!
I am now in a mode of buying to just to upgrade what I have or “accessorize” my rifles and pistols.
For me and my family, the need to defend, though it is indefinite, is local, and has been, very real!
God Bless. Stay Safe.
PHM.
Comment by P.H. Mills — June 18, 2012 @ 11:59 am
I am stocking up on guns and ammo as an investment. I am investing in peace of mind, safety, security, independence and survival, among other tings. Besides the military might just wake up and realize that Congress has failed to Protect and Defend, and that it will be up to them to do the job we elected Congress to do. If that happens, I want to be able to re-enlist to help.
Comment by Burr — June 18, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
The main reason I buy my guns is I like to shoot and I may as well get them while I still can. With the way our country is going there is going to be a time when you will not be able to walk in and purchase a gun. I am a strong believer in having the right to carry a weapon as long as you are leagal. If we the people cannot have weapons then the only people that will have them are law enfocement and criminals. I am retired military and I love to shoot I do not hunt but I do want to be able to protect my familiy no mater the situation I may find myself.
Comment by Al Pickel — June 18, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
I’m buying primarily because I enjoy collecting and shooting firearms. My secondary reason is that, frankly, most gun advocates seem to be right-wingers and others whose politics worry, disgust and frighten me. I’ll be damned if I’m going to be helpless if the far-right fringe decides it’s had enough and starts a campaign of violence, as they seem to threaten every few weeks. I’m a leftist, liberal, bleeding heart socialist from one of the most liberal states with the most stringent gun laws and I carry a large capacity handgun concealed on my person.
Comment by Leftist Shooter — June 18, 2012 @ 12:07 pm
I’m not worried about the far left or the far right. I purchase and keep guns and ammunition for the sole purpose of protecting my family and loved ones. Thoughts of revolution or government boogie men don’t keep me up at night; the scenes and stories from areas hit with natural disasters do.
Comment by JohnQ — June 18, 2012 @ 12:15 pm
Not that I will admit to purchasing guns or ammunition myself, but I have it on good authority that people close to me are worried about Obummer banning guns or further hindering gun purchases after his (possible) re-election later this year. Not to mention they are fun to shoot!
Comment by Sir Crash — June 18, 2012 @ 12:15 pm
I buy rifles and pistols to uphold a militia and my second amendment rights
Also as an investment in case the world doesn’t end
but man i hope it does and soon.
Zombies are BS and that will never happen, thats just a tounge in cheek refernce to rioting and mobs
i tend to buy the most reliable rugged weapons ones i dont have to treat like barbie dolls or bench queens
Daewoo K2 Wasr 10 converted saiga 340s nagants pt92 makarovs weapons known to be able to take abuse
Comment by Jess — June 18, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
I have always been a marksman shooter and I am nearing retirement and its the only hobby out of many that I can still afford. As we are retiring, we (the wife and I) have become full time RVers. Security is in much more question as RVers than in a home or such. RV parks are sometimes in places that are very questionable places and since I now travel to places to work, sometimes have hardly any choices were we may park.
We have since gotten our concealed carry permits and carry everywhere including at home. We both now have several options of what to carry depending on our attire and where we will be. We have also have had hidden safes built into our RV to store our firearms and ammo out of the way of intruders sight. We have between us, 4 long arms (three rifles and one shot gun) and 5 handguns (two .380 autos, two .45 autos and one .357 conceal carry revolver) and all were purchased in the last two years except the shotgun that we have had for 20 years.
I have had others in the past that have either worn out and had distroyed or sold to a gun dealer. We stock enough ammo for all incase the market gets too high or the government decides to limit or eliminate ammo for civilians. What we have should last us for the rest of our lives, hopefully!
Comment by Texas CHL — June 18, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
I have been purchasing guns and ammo for the first time in my life because I am an Individualist who understands that Neo-Amerika is being run by Collectivists (both Socialists/Liberals and Fascists/Conservatives) that have no regard whatsoever for unalienable individual liberties, and are hell bent on advancing their anti-liberty ideologies unto total economic and social ruin.
Therefore, when society finishes collapsing, I want to be somewhat prepared to protect myself and my loved ones from those who would do me harm.
Besides that, the more non-violent armed citizens we have, the safer we will be and the more freedom we will have. This is a known statistical fact, and I want to do my part in advancing liberty however I am capable.
The Philosophy of Liberty
Comment by bernard b carman — June 18, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
Obama, the economy here and abroad, nothing is stable anymore. Guns are going to be needed to protect our families from the criminals and people trying to take what is ours. Americans need to be ready if Obama is re-elected. Our world as we know it is changing daily and not for the better.
Comment by Connie — June 18, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
I’ve always liked guns and purchased my first pistol (Sig.40) just because I could. I figure get it before “they” decide I can’t. Since then I picked up a Browning .40, a Kel-Tec 9mm and a new Khar 9mm. I have a carry concealed permit and really enjoy shooting.
Comment by TJ Lannon — June 18, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
Leftist shooter? ” I’m a leftist, liberal, bleeding heart socialist from one of the most liberal states with the most stringent gun laws and I carry a large capacity handgun concealed on my person”. Sounds like a contradiction in terms. Bleeding hearts don’t carry guns, socialists belong in Europe. Your an American who knows what conservative values are, you carry one! Don’t be afraid of those of us on the right, it is the far left who you need fear. Wake up and smell the gun powder. By the way, if they catch your ass with a concealed carry, especiaslly with hollow points in California, you will be making little rocks out of big ones and dust out of little ones for the Bleeding Hearts!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 18, 2012 @ 2:15 pm
There are some great new models coming out currently and auction sites locate many hard to find models. Money’s tight but greta investment in firearms right now.
Comment by loren huckstadt — June 18, 2012 @ 2:21 pm
Guns, what guns I don’t see any guns here. Are you sure you got the right house. Wait a minuet have you got a warrant.
Comment by Kevin — June 18, 2012 @ 2:26 pm
Well if you ask me, I am buying guns because I like to shoot them at the county operated range, it is my hobby.I am not afraid of the re-election of our President for one reason, HE IS NOT GOING TO BAN GUNS, HE NEVER SAID HE WAS. The NRA does a very good job of luring in gun owners into its far right wing political organization of indoctrinating the stupid with false information. So if you wonder why all these major spikes in gun and ammunition sales are happening? Well tune into FOX NEWS and listen to Conservative talk radio and you’ll feel stupid for asking this question of why people are buying guns and ammo like crazy. The right wing media machine is doing a great job in stimulating sales of weapons and ammo by constantly pushing a media campaign of fear into the minds of the stupid and the closed minded. Thank god I am an independent WHO THINKS INDEPENDENTLY and doesn’t require the mainstream media to run my life according to their political agendas! If you live in a state that does not allow guns within its borders THEN MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE that allows it. Lmao all the NRA freaks who are constantly indoctrinated with the political right wing BS should have fun with this comment. Your Welcome. Have a nice day.
Comment by Erik — June 18, 2012 @ 2:28 pm
dcdc…..” ~half the country’s opinions is so needlessly incendiary. Much of it is rooted in racism (“Go back to Kenya”,) and that, to me, is much more un-American than the policies many of you feel are so damaging (but probably aren’t.)” What bullshit! How can you call the majority of Americans who voted for Obama racists? Or, the people who didn’t vote for him racists? This country elected the first Black man to the White House, does that sound racists to you? not to me! Because many of us don’t agree with Obama doesn’t mean we are racists. 97% of Black people voted for Obama are they rascists against white people? Obama is ruining this nation, his liberal and socialistic agenda does not fit in this country. All he does is blame everyone else for his failures. He is inexperienced, unqualified and just plian stupid when it comes to running a government. He has sealed his fate and in November, the people will speak and vote him out of office. Romney will get in like Obama did when people hated Bush so much they voted to spite Bush. Well, turn about is fair play and it has nothing to do with race!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 18, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
I am buying guns and ammo because we live in a rural area and due to budget cuts it takes some time for the police to come to our place. I don’t want to be a victim, so my husband and I purchased a hand gun, learned how to use and clean it and taught this to our son so he can be safe as well. We all have a good time at the range with all of our firearms, not just the hand gun. Hunting is our issue as well, a deer or elk will feed our family for quite a while. The next thing on our agenda is a concealed carry permit, so we can be “legal”.
Comment by LiztheD — June 18, 2012 @ 2:35 pm
American society is gradually coming unhinged!
Our politics are broken.
We are almost as divided politically as we were before and after the Civil war.
Crime and greed are now as American as Chevrolet and apple pie and they feed off one another.
Add to that the hatred of government, the poor, women, gays, and minorities of every strip–all this, stirred-up and served-up by the recent priviledged class of the ultra-conservatives and their business friendly counterparts who working in concert they continue to engineer incivility within the halls of govenment and poverty in the nation, it’s only a matter of months or maybe a year or two before our cities start to explode in protest and violence.
I buy guns to protect myself, my family and business from the day when people lose hope and faith in American leadership because the government is letting corporation radically alter its purpose.
Madison, Jefferson and many others warned us that this republic is corruptible and I sense that time is fast coming upon us.
Comment by Lou — June 18, 2012 @ 2:38 pm
I buy guns for fun, home and family protection and if stuff got to weird, for food too. I’m not much of a hunter, for one thing my favorite meats are cows and chickens and stuff like fish or shrimp which isn’t shot if you are doing it right. I just bought a pink shotgun! In a million years I never would have thought it possible, but my 5 year old daughter liked the one with a pink stock (Mossberg 500 Super Bantam 20 gauge with 22″ field barrel). She is still a couple of years from being really ready for it, but in the mean time I will teach my wife how to shoot shotguns with it. I was thinking that if my daughter learned to shoot it by age 7 or 8, she would be proficient and good in her teens. The Mossberg will last a lifetime or longer, so I feel it’s money well spent and she can really do anything with it…a 20 gauge launching slugs can harvest pretty big game or fell two legged evil doers with ease. Whenever we are out in the wild or even in the home, she will be well served by it. My personal arsenal is ready to go and my wife (non gun enthusiast) has a couple that that she can turn to in dire times (Taurus 605 snubby .357 mag, or a S&W M&P 40). She needs work on long guns…I want the women of my family to be able to defend themselves and their children and to be able to competently watch my back if society breaks down…and I have seen society breakdown…I lived in the Pico-Union area of Los Angeles durning the Rodney King Riots. I can and will happend again. There has never been a better motto (Boy Scouts) than “Be Prepared”!
Comment by Jack — June 18, 2012 @ 2:44 pm
It’s hilarious to see people say ” Obama is ruining this nation!! , OMG Obama is a socialist!! Omg SOcialism Europe Omfg!!! Omg Obama is ruining the nation but I have no clue why he is I was just told to repeat this a million times a day until my fragile mind got used to it! Omg Obama is not an American Citizen because Donald Trump Says So!!! OMG Obama is ruining the nation cuz uhhh… He just ruining the nation I have no factual information on his secret apocalyptic plan for this nations downfall but omg Obama is ruining the nation!! Like OMG SOcialism! Im just gonna start calling everything that I do not like that looks black a socialist even if I dont know wtf it means. Omg dude Socialism Obama Facism Communism Socialism Obama. I bet 95% of you dumb ass rednecks do not have a clue to what socialism is or how it is implemented in a government. If you knew anything about the United States government and how it operates then perhaps you wouldn’t open your mouth and spew out the yogurty textured fecal smelling piles of shit that fall out of it on a daily basis.
Comment by Erik — June 18, 2012 @ 2:48 pm
I buy guns:
1. as a collector
2. for protection
3. for sport (shooting paper/steel)
I don’t hunt animals anymore. Too easy to run to a fastfood joint but if need be, I could go back to hunting to put meat on the table.
Guns are one of the most awesome tools that man has created.
Comment by Mystgreen — June 18, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
After reading all these comments on who is buying guns and reasons why, all and the lack of political reality, most living as if we still had a Constitutional Government, and lack of social science and human mental processes; it won’t be long before we lose our weapons.@
Old men, old mind’s, stuck in more than mud.
Comment by Hide Behind — June 18, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
GEE Erik………….wished we was as smart as you……Us Rednecks don’t know nuttun’! We just cling to our GUNS GOD n COUNTRY us stupid ol’ Rednecks……Think you need to wake the F up and realize you DUMBASS that our freedoms are being takin’ away a little at a time. Somone as smart as you should realize this, but because you are, or think you are, book smart does not mean you understand what is happening here……………….Oh yea, one other thing………….WAKE UP YOU STUPID SHIT!!!! You say you know what socialism is, but it is about to bite you in the ass and you don’t even know it. Now take a bite out of that yogurt Mr. Knowitall!!!!
Comment by Ed — June 18, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
25 quick and easy reasons;
Liberal Democrats, A 1911 makes thugs less thugish, Lower Morals Nationwide, Increased potential for Zombies, Pure Fun, Personal Protection, Home and Family Protection, Easier to hunt Deer and Turkey with as opposed to using rocks, ACLU, Illegal Imigrants, Slower Police Response Times, Armageddon this Dec 22nd, Prices keep going up and I have disposable income now, Ground hogs, Cats deserve a quick humane death, Socialism/Facisim/obamaism, Don’t want mine to become a “Chocolate City”, Cheaper than Dirt had a great sale!, Limb removal when they are too high for a ladder to be used safely, It’s part of my heritage not to mention my Constitutional right, Guns hold thier value better than US Paper Currency, I might run in to a clown like Eric ^ above, May one day need something to hammer into a plow, And Finally- I own, shoot, and get more regularly because I purely enjoy the practice of precision shooting as well as the overwhelming of targets with both mass and volume of fire, i.e. making dirt fly…
PEACE – by force if necessary…
Comment by 1more4me — June 18, 2012 @ 3:53 pm
Who knows – We might lose our status as a “Free State” if we haven’t already and “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.”
Bill of Rights – Second Amendment.
Comment by Mike — June 18, 2012 @ 3:54 pm
I buy guns to protect my family and myself, for hunting, and to practice my Second Amendment Constitutional rights. I also like guns because they are precision machines.
Comment by SteveM — June 18, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
Two words. Bath salts.
Comment by Colin — June 18, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
1.) I simply enjoy collecting, building, and firing guns.
2.) I enjoy the recreation time with my entire family teaching them to handle and fire weapons responsibly.
3.) I enjoy the peace of mind and security that guns provide me and my family.
4.) Whether you like or dislike this administration’s policies, one thing is for certain, the fall-out has certainly divided this Nation in more ways than at any other time in our history. So much so, to the extent there is now a division amongst the ranks of both military and peace officers. I should know; I work with both every day. But, for the first time in my career I’m hearing disturbing talk of sides being chosen when the fungus hits the fan. Essentially that spells chaos and anarchy well ahead of the common private citizen. Whether you be pro or anti-gun is irrelevant. Should such disorder ever come to fruition it will ultimately leave every man for himself. Faced with such a circumstance, I would tend to lean more towards having the ability to mount a proper defense to protect my family. I would also be compelled to defend the Constitution; if for nothing more than to honor its brilliance and intent which was written by men with the wisdom to know that one day I would need guns to protect my family and the sovereignty of the soil on which they stand. Until then, let my guns serve as a deterrent.
Comment by G-ManX — June 18, 2012 @ 4:33 pm
“Two words. Bath salts”. Spoken like a true…..colin!
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 18, 2012 @ 4:41 pm
Not to sure where to start. I grew up with Grand Parents, Aunts and Uncles and Parents that all hunted and fished. Lots of outdoor activities. Weapons of all shapes and sizes around most of my life. Including time in the military for all males and a couple females of the family. It seems that “We the People” have let a minority of people (Politicians) take control of our destiny and working towards changing, if not removing, our constitutional rights. Even if you don’t like to own and bear arms, you should at least, pay attention to what our government is doing to have complete control over us. I have owned and collected weapons since I was a boy. I like to hunt and fish. I like to shoot for practice, fun and competitively. I would like my children and grandchildren to at least have the choice to be able to do the same. Owning weapons is a great responsibility, but so is driving a car. There are far more accidents and injuries from poor drivers than from legally owned weapons. I plan to continue my collection and recreational use of weapons as long as possible. I just hope it doesn’t come down to drastic measures.
Comment by Rick — June 18, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
1. I enjoy the challenge of learning to shoot safely and accurately. 2. If the economy gets worse, I can put wild turkey, deer, squirrel, duck goose (all delicious) on the table for my family to be fed. 3. I am shocked, just shocked to hear that rapes, home invasions and assaults occur. Self defence and defense of my family is an imperative. Law enforcement can’t be everywhere. 4. Disasters (Katrina, economic depression) don’t bring out the best of behaviors in other people (see #3). 5. It is my second amendment right and I don’t see why people are so shocked that it is being exercised. 5. I could trust Osama Bin Laden to hate me and try to kill me. The only thing I trust Obama to do is limit my freedom. 7. The people who claim to be tolerant are the most intolerant of all (liberals). If you don’t agree with them they try to legislate your rights away. 8. To protect and defend the constitution of the United States of America.
Comment by charlie s — June 18, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
I buy guns because I can.I find shooting to be a stress reliever. I also collect guns. Buying guns also supports American jobs. Any SHTF type scenario is sort of secondary.
Comment by Emperor Obama — June 18, 2012 @ 5:12 pm
There are several reasons why gun owners are stocking up. The usual reason is the ongoing threat with a Democratic president like Obama who wants to remove private ownership of guns altogether. Many states, like Illiois are nearly bankrupt and have cut back on law enforcement while violent gang related crimes rise–there is less law enforcement for protections.
Another reason is this: look at the direction this country is headed in.. Bible prophecy also predicts the downfall of America. America is nowhere to be found in the end-time powers that converge in the middle east to fight against a United Europe. America will soon suffer some type of economic disaster that will dwarf what we have seen, this combined with some type of military or cyber attack will bring America to a point that will leave America worse off than Mexico. Rioting, looting and violence will erupt and law enforcement and the national guard will not be able to control it and protect people. Based on the re-establishment of Israel in 1948, we are that final generation that would be alive at the time of Christ 2nd comming. The 3.5 year great tribulation proceeds it. America will be a disaster during that time.
Kevin
Comment by Kevin — June 18, 2012 @ 5:33 pm
It is the responsibility of every man to be prepared to protect his family when the time comes to fend off the have-nots because they will come for your stuff whether you have it or not. You can sit around and pray for help or you can help yourself. It’s my right as an American to buy what I want, as many as I want and for what ever reason I want. No one will ever have enough ammo IF that time we’ve all heard about comes but you’ve got to do what you can. So…Mosin, AK, SKS, 870, Remington 700 in .308, Remington .22 rifle (EVERYBODY should have a .22 rifle/pistol combo), several Ruger pistols in .22 and 9mm and no collection would be complete without the all mighty Glock. And a reasonable stock pile for each.
The current political/economic environment worries me very much. And it should worry you too.
Comment by Mat — June 18, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
I have owned guns since I was a small boy(we got a 22 single shot right after a bike), and over the last 40+ years I have accumilated dozens more. Some of these for protective type reasons, but the majority were for hunting, and plinking. About 10 years ago, An old Marine buddy of mine(75-79)started to bend my ear with what I at first thought was crazy conspiracy, but after a while started to match the realities I was seeing each and everyday. My friend has called it about 90% so far, and much of what he said could still happen anyday, so I decided to stock pile a very pacific arsenal of Rifles,Shotguns, and Hand guns. This small arsenal had to be able to shoot the same ammo, and except the same magazines, and the most available calibers won the day in this regard. Acuracy,Durability, and Reliability, were the other points of interest. These have been stratigically hidden along with several tons of ammo, and Hundreds of magazines. We have done the same with many other Items that will be critical to a moderate size group of like minded people(Family, and Friends) to survive, Remember when the SHTF, nobody is going to make it on their own!
Comment by Survivor — June 18, 2012 @ 6:17 pm
With the political scene in such disarray, the possibility of Obama getting re-elected and fulfilling his promise to establish more gun control in this country, the chance that the UN could become the decision makers concerning our gun ownership, and the chance that this country’s economy could collapse, I have started collecting more guns and stocking up on ammo. The value of them will only go up, and they can make good bartering material if our currency system goes under. I love to compete in IDPA, USPSA, Cowboy Action, and just plain plinking, so I’ve always had guns around the house. I own a substantial amount of land back in the hills of TN. I’m a country boy and I can survive without modern conveniences.
Comment by Jerry — June 18, 2012 @ 6:18 pm
I buy guns because I enjoy shooting them, and not because I am afraid of the government. In fact my recent purchases have been fueled by the increased availability of money. As far as the rising cost of guns and ammo, that is capitalism. The companies in conjunction with the buyers control the price, there are enough fools willing to spend more they will continue to charge more, their responsibility is to their shareholders profits, not the shooter. They are designed to make a profit, as an American I understand that is what this country is founded on. So when you point your finger at big government remember you have three fingers pointing back at you. In our country it is the consumer that controls prices with demand. Don’t give me a lot of crap about scarcity, I wonder if there is not a manufactured scarcity to motivate the shooter to vote in a particular direction, funny there was no scarcity issue in the non election years, could buy all I wanted last year.
Comment by Mike — June 18, 2012 @ 6:22 pm
I used to shoot as a kid but never owned my own arms and was not handed down any. Now that my own children are of the age to learn I am picking it up again. I want my children to grow up around guns, to learn to properly use and enjoy guns, and to fully understand our 2nd amendment rights.
As a side benefit of that I learned how to shoot trap and have fallen in love with shotgun sports (trap, skeet, 5 stand, sporting clays, etc). I’m now shooting 4-6 rounds of trap per week and taking the kids with me to pull for me, pick up shells, and become comfortable in that environment.
I also believe that an armed population is a necessary thing in the protection and preservation of our nation… but I do NOT believe Obama is a real threat. I do NOT believe the NRA’s bullshit. The NRA and the GOP have enough muscle to shut him down or at least gridlock him into lame duck status. All the Obama scare is doing is driving up the cost of guns. The Obama scare is putting guns into home of people who I don’t think should be buying guns. Great for the industry but it will backfire as more accidents happen in homes. I am a Republican and NRA member, and have no love for the liberals, but the NRA is a shill for the industry and I support manufactures like Glock who give the middle finger to the NRA.
Comment by ben — June 18, 2012 @ 6:29 pm
I have owned numerous guns ever since I can remember, but I must admit that the current political climate has spurred me to add to my collection. Despite numerous attacks, the 2nd Amendment still endures, but I don’t believe that is a permanent situation. Just look at every western style industrialized ‘democracy’ besides the US and you will find draconian gun control laws, gun bans and a complete lack of respect for the history and heritage of private gun ownership — in countries that uses to support gun ownership. It isn’t just gun ownership that is under attack, but anything that expresses the individual over the collective. This socialist mentality, or whatever you choose to call it, is a direct threat to the kind of country our founders intended. If you think it can be easily reversed, then ask yourself how a junior Senator from Illinois, considered the most socialist and leftist member of the Senate, with only a year and a half of experience, can get himself elected President of the United States. We, like most other countries are losing our soul, and losing our understanding of what it means to be an American. Our nation has faced direct and dire threats — easily spotted threats, from foreign dictators and terrorists. Those are easy to spot. Nut, the threat we face from within is far more insidious and dangerous, and most people are oblivious to such a threat, until their rights are long gone.
Comment by Rbryan — June 18, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Someday I may need to defend what is right. This is a different world than what I grew up in. I want mt family to be safe and feel safe. 4 more years of these policies… who knows. Hillary and the UN and arms treaties… Where does that leave the Second ammendment. I did not physically sign any papers, granting me rights,(I was born in the USA, and proud of that, therefore I have those undeniable human rights) Many people have given all to defend it, I was fortunate enough to grow up in a time that I was not subject to having to defend. I will however defend, without even a thought.
Comment by Notagunnut — June 18, 2012 @ 6:38 pm
I hope I am mistaken but I do see the possibility of civil unrest in the not too distant future.
Comment by Michael — June 18, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
I have always had the basics (22, shotgun, and centerfire rifle) along with a handgun or two. I can now afford to purchase nicer guns and I have exercised that option along with enough ammo and reloading components to be able to shoot for a while without running out.
Comment by GeorgiaRebel — June 18, 2012 @ 6:55 pm
First, I would like to say to fellow Viet Nam Vets. Lee, both Freds, Doug, James and Steven: Welcome Home and thank you for serving our Country.
Seccond, An awful lot of you need to find the spell check feature on your computer and USE IT.
Third, I’m some what surprised how many others out there have had the good sense to collect such historic arms as the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine and 1911. We all have good taste, don’t we?
Forth, The posts by Casey, Eric G., Ro and Fud were thought out quite well and represent the sensible thoughts of many responsible gun owners.
Fifth, We can govern our selves better than a bunch of out of touch lawyers in Washington, DC.
Sixth, Gun ownership is a serious hobby for serious responsible people.
IF WE LET THEM CHANGE THE 2nd AMENDMENT, WHAT’S TO KEEP THEM FROM CHANGING THE 1st AMENDMENT.
Comment by JAZ #70 — June 18, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
JAZ…..”Seccond, An awful lot of you need to find the spell check feature on your computer and USE IT”. You need to practice what you preach! “Seccond”? Not everyone is a poet Jaz, and I always heard, a wise man is one who makes himself understood. And fools are the first to correct others.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 18, 2012 @ 7:34 pm
After 25 years in the criminal justice field…I firmly believe that our major cities are 9 meals and 24 hours without electricity from a state of total anarchy. Be prepared!
Comment by CencalDan — June 18, 2012 @ 7:44 pm
This comment may be a little long winded but I support the Constitution of the United States…I purchase, sell and trade firearms as a hobby. I’m also a Military Veteran, advocate for the 2nd Amendment, NRA Life Member and I love to hunt and enjoy the the natural world that God has blessed each and every one of us with. My family raised me to appreciate the outdoors and have a strong respect for conservation and educated me on the safe handling of firearms so we could enjoy the shooting sports responsibly. Now that I’m in my middle age years I have been fortunate to be able to pass this family tradition down to my sons and when they have families of there own they will continue to educate there children as well. With the current elected political figures that we have in our government its obvious that the 2nd ammendment is going to come under alot of scrutiny if the current presidential administration stays if office. We The People (Gun Owners) experienced alot of assault’s and setbacks for law abiding citizens during the 1990′s Clinton era and would you look who our current commander in chief has working with him right now 20 years later to help him with his re-election campaign. You guessed it both Clinton’s are pushing for the so called assault weapons ban if our current president remains in office for four more years and lets not forget about all of the planned military cutbacks as well such as Missile defense, Naval ship reductions, Troop downsizing and the wonderful START Treaty which gurantees that we place the majority of our deployed nuclear assests into inactive storage to be dismantaled. I believe that WE THE PEOPLE owe it to our country and ourselves to understand what history has taught the world about stripping citizens of ther right to bear arms. The law abiding gun owners of this country compromise the worlds largest armed deterent to a full scale foreign military assault on the U.S. soil. It’s better to be prepared for the unexpected event such as 09-11-01. I guess you could call me a modern day patriot but I am prepared to defend my counrty if I’m called to do so by events that threaten our nations freedoms. This is why I continue to buy guns.
Comment by Harry — June 18, 2012 @ 7:47 pm
#743…CencalDan, You hit the nail on the head…only a matter of time.
Comment by yossarian — June 18, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
1. A sense of well being resulting from the confidence a gun owner has in maintaining the ability to level the field in the event of violent confrontation.
2. Guns are fun to shoot and make a cool noise when chambering a round or pressing the trigger.
3. Developing and improving physical skills such as shooting accurately, operating firearms efficiently and achieving calm control under a variety of conditions is gratifying. Buying different guns contributes to diverse skill sets such as mastery of various firearms and their use, care, & maintenance.
4. Different family mambers have different physical abilities and preferences, so acquiring (different) guns provides an opportunity for all that want to participate in gun ownership.
5. Personal and home defense are obligations we each have to ourselves, our families, friends and communities. Different tasks require different tools. One gun does not fit all people or circumstances.
6. Once I had confidence in our leaders to look out for our civilian interests. Once I believed civilians had the will and the authority to ensure our leaders remained in office only as long as they performed in our interests. Now, I believe civilians are being forgotten, ignored and abandoned by leaders that appear to be interested only in their personal agendas. The ideals, moral obligations and political mandates that are representative of the civilians are no longer actively respected nor represented by elected leaders. Without confidence and trust in our leaders and our government that they are intrusted to run, I feel obligated to address issues of personal and home security proactively. I am more vulnerable now than I have ever been. Buying and owning more firearms simply improves my odds in balance with the decreasing chances that our government will step up on behalf of me, my family, my friends and my community.
7. I have the right to buy, own and possess firearms. I do not need to provide a reason for what I have or what I may acquire. Its constitutional, its historically appropriate, and its may be necessary in the face of threats, either foreign or domestic. I answer this question because I wish to share my thoughts, knowing there are many others with similar interests.
Comment by KMac — June 18, 2012 @ 8:23 pm
I buys guns because they are fun to shoot, collectable, and necessary for hunting game. I live in CA and have not had any problems with purchasing either guns or ammo. If you are buying guns because you think you are going to war with the government or zombies, you are a moron. Instead focus on companies that are shipping your jobs overseas along with their profits, those are the real hoarders.
Comment by Kenny — June 18, 2012 @ 8:27 pm
I read an article that said there were 300 million guns in the U.S. These guns are not registered to a person on the federal level and can be easily transferred between private citizens. So I guess the question is how would a government identify and confiscate hundreds of millions of guns. People would just buy a waterproof storage canister and bury them. I mean do you think they could effectively go door to door and say hand me your guns? I am serious, someone who believes that the government will ban and then confiscate guns please explain to me how this would work.
Comment by Big Perm — June 18, 2012 @ 8:38 pm
Man, Some of the Racist stuff is pathetic and reflects true ignorance. The Black man has been here as long and longer than any of you or your ancesters. He’s faught to be a part of this Nation for over 400 years. It’s your own white brothers who will most likely turn on each other as history has shown repeatedly. I bet if your life depended on it you would not denigh a person of color’s help because of his color. So what is your real issue? Needing someone other than yourself to blame for this country’s problems? Blame your historically white leaders for being greedy assholes. For allowing immigration to run rampant for decades. It’s not Obama’s fault. Do you think he really calls all the shots? I watched George Bush, Chaney and Ben Vernacki (spelling) stand before the American people two months before the election as he was leaving and say (I paraphrase), “We screwed up, the country and housing industry is bankrupt.But we have a “bailout plan” (remeber the bailouit plan for Wall street?)In order to save the country we, the federal government, must take over the banking and financial institutions and regulate”. THIS IS SOCIALISM. When the federal government controls these institutions. It was voted into law. But you blame Obama for what he was handed. It’s because of people’s denial of truth and history that I would arm myself. It only takes 4 days without electricity for true anarchy to happen. I will protect me and mine, and I don’t care what color your skin is. Educate yourself first so you are not part of the problems to come and so you don’t make yourself the target of those around you. There’s safety in numbers and it dosen’t have to be all one color. Jerks.
Comment by Gary T. — June 18, 2012 @ 8:51 pm
Holder , Obama , the Fed ect ect ect
Comment by stang289 — June 18, 2012 @ 9:02 pm
Gary T ; Its not the color its the Marxist tendencies we hate . “It’s your own white brothers who will most likely turn on each other as history has shown repeatedly” ??? Guess you dont understand who is killing and turning on their own in the Hood ? Hillary Obama the United Nations want to disarm America maybe Bush did too but he no longer President even though everything you say is his fault .
Comment by stang289 — June 18, 2012 @ 9:15 pm
I buy firearms as I have always been an avid shooter, to include competition matches in ROTC, the military and law enforcement. I collect and store up spare ammo ever since I saw how the prices and supply were affected nearly overnight by our dear President. I did not enjoy prices tripling and beyond. I also am a firm believer in self defense and self reliance. I stopped an attempted home invasion on my home by myself, and I feel I am the first one responsible for my own protection. As we have seen, it only takes an unpopular court decision or a severe weather event for the threads of civility to unravel. As well, after seeing even the LA police looting, I especially confirmed that I am responsible ultimately to defend myself, family and neighbors. I served in three branches of the military and three law enforcement agencies to put the razor’s edge on my abilities, and will always be capable of my own defense in any situation because of this. I also happily teach others to be highly capable, and even some to be a part of my worst case scenario team to apply all means for our own security and survival.
Comment by Mike Perrine — June 18, 2012 @ 9:19 pm
To Stang289 – you are correct, the black ghettos are a full of violence. but one could argue that there’s a sociological cause for that type of violence. But There’s also violence and so many mass shootings in the suburbs. School massacres, Shootings in Offices, “going postal” didn’t come from the ghetto, the FBI building, people killing their entire families, etc. This takes place outside the inner city ghetto. What do you call the wars and conflicts in Europe? There are plenty of white people that so-called white groups like Neo-Nazis and KKK want to kill too. the point that I was trying to make was that it is not only Black, Brown, Yellow or Red people that are the cause of the problems and violence. And, that the solution does not lie in making them your enemies.
“The brotherhood of man is more essential than the fellowship of race”.
Comment by Gary T. — June 18, 2012 @ 9:44 pm
Tyranny is much greater than race. Tyranny knows no color. Ask any African from 600 years ago…….who sold them? Answer: Their own [black]tribal leaders.
Get over the pre-programmed race nonsense and get over it. The rest that are posting racial nonsense are probably working for the Justice Dept. Good luck to you, dorks, go post on some environMENTAL forum.
“WE THE PEOPLE” should not be divided. Government should. The social programmers have, and I’d argue that they have been successful, turned our world upside-down.
Drop it.
Comment by Joe Nobody — June 18, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
Because of judasbama, the demorat sellout party, and the satan den u.n. I see a time when our electric grids are going to fail and the distribution of products is going to be interrupted and controlled.
Comment by Ken — June 18, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
I’m buying guns because;
1. Of the home invasion story some months ago about a Dr. Petit in CT whose home was invaded, his wife strangled and raped, and his two daughters, the 11 year old was raped, and both were tied to their beds, doused in gasoline and lit on fire.
2. Everybody else is and it kind of freaks me out.
3. I watched the movie, “The Road.” A lose-lose situation.
4. The DHS just placed an order for 450 million JHP handgun rounds. Why? That is not target training ammunition…
5. The Virginia Tech Massacre (Turkey shoot does not even begin to get it…)
6. I enjoy contributing to Ruger’s 400 percent stock increases.
7. The thought of being without them is – truly frightening.
8. It is my 2nd Amendment Right, and politically speaking, right now seems the right time to exercise it.
9. I’m getting older and require some factor of equalization.
10. There is a recent estimation that there are approximately 1.4 million gang members.
11. Because, I can.
and the list goes on…
Comment by Maxx — June 18, 2012 @ 10:22 pm
Why do I buy guns? Why not. Second Amendment says I can, so I shall. Just so happens that I finally have some coin. I’ve always had the sickness, just have trouble funding it.
Comment by JB — June 18, 2012 @ 10:34 pm
really enjoyed shooting as a teenager,but unfortunately sold my guns when things were tight–in aug 2011 decided to acquire firearms for both fun & personal protection–too many home invasions,fear of riots & firearms bans resulting from the most corupt so-called president this country has ever had, the need for survival weapons to acquire food from the wild & the need to be prepared for the worst–I was always a very good shot & found out that I had not lost that ability despite 40+ years of not shooting (cover 15 shots from 30 yds with a nickel & open sights/sub 1″ @ 100 yards with scoped rifles–place kill shots with handguns @ 25 & 50 yds)–decided to keep it simple with 22 LR (3 handguns/2 rifles),38/357 (3 handguns/1 rifle), & 12 guage shotgun with 18.5″ & 30″ barrels–with these calibers you can do just anything with the huge variety of loads available, ammo is resonable & avalable, & they do not look like assault rifles that draw unwanted attention–I keep approx 10K rounds on hand so I do not have to go looking any futher than the safe
Comment by Junkman — June 18, 2012 @ 10:36 pm
All the reasons Maxx stated above but, mostly because I can, I can afford it and now seems like a damn good time to do it if there ever was one
Comment by jw — June 18, 2012 @ 10:47 pm
#737 Rbryan, Well said.
If liberals and conservatives can put their differences aside to see the big picture, will still may face dark times ahead. If, they can’t put their differences aside, then God help us all. WAKE UP PEOPLE, see what’s truly happening right before your eyes. Your rights are systematically being taken from you, one by one. My Father and I fight like cats and dogs on issues, but we both are in 100% agreement that are rights are in serious jeopardy. On a final note, try to prepare as best as you can: food, water, BOB, ammo (get a solid long gun M4, AR 15, a side arm no less than .40 caliber, 9mm’s are proven ineffective in combat and stock up on ammo for your two main guns, order replacement kits for each, keep them clean).
D
Comment by D — June 18, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
Alot of my reasons stem from my family. Grew up hunting, target shooting, skeet, etc… To list what I have or have bought, I perfer not to.. All my life I have been taught an trained to be prepared. For whatever comes our ways. I enjoy the sport of shooting, the challenge, and what all can be learned from it. Yes the shape of the world these days is something to factor in.. Watch the news.. Home invasions, car jackings, shooting spree’s by ramdom evil. I will defend myself, my family, and the innocent. Im trained as a marksman, blessed as a perfectioness.. The combination works good for me. Im a NRA Member, and a Man of strong faith in God.. Good will always prevail over evil.. We as Americans are Blessed to have the Bill of Rights. The second ammendment is one of them, and it like other of our rights are being infringed upon. Stand strong always.
Comment by KRS — June 18, 2012 @ 11:37 pm
To Kenny from CA: You have it all wrong. The reason companies are sending jobs overseas is BECAUSE of the our government and it’s outrageously punishing policies. And things just keep getting worse. I am armed because I fear our corrupt government leaders very much. And I am not a moron. I’m a pragmatic University Professor and also a military veteran. Living in California you should be especially worried because your State is almost insolvent already… with a debt situation similar to Greece’s. And if you think they are going to let you keep your guns on the “Left Coast” indefinitely so you can hunt… you’re dreaming. It will likely be one of the first places to go for complete bans and confiscation. My best friend just moved from CA because of the rotten politics there. He couldn’t stand it any more! And I would never even consider living there, although I have lots of family from San Diego to San Francisco!
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 18, 2012 @ 11:48 pm
One of the reasons I moved from NYC to Pennsylvania a few years ago is the PA is a commonwealth that doesn’t deny people their second amendment rights. I own a few guns and plan to buy more but the idea of buying large amounts of ammo in a short time makes me uncomfortable. Just in case you people don’t realize, the government monitors ALL traffic on the internet and they can break any encrytion your web browser uses so they can see who’s buying what on the internet. I’d rather not draw that kind of attention to myself.
Another thing the people who are focusing on potential revolution should consider is that our government possesses the largest stockpile of WMDs, including chemical and ‘Biological’ weapons, in the world. Just the threat of using an exceptionally virulent biological agent would make a perfect tool for suppressing a revolution, wouldn’t it? No amount of guns and ammo can defend against a biological attack.
Just something to think about.
Comment by A Voice Of Reason — June 19, 2012 @ 12:04 am
My dad gave me an old Winchester 62A (.22LR) when I was a kid. Still have it, and it is one of the best examples I have seen to date. I had not shot it much until a few years ago when my son showed some interest. I had not bought any guns until last year. I began thinking about being prepared after watching world events, not the least of which was the Katrina aftermath. You never know what is going to happen. I started thinking about how my 22LR wasn’t the best for protection. I’ve since bought a shotgun and pistol for home defense, but rediscovered how much fun it was to shoot. My wife is now interested and has shot everything we have. We will be getting our concealed carry permits soon. So, for me it is mostly about fun, but with the thought of SHTF also.
Comment by Bob R — June 19, 2012 @ 12:27 am
Did it ever occur to anyone that the Soviet Union crumbled from within? How about East/West Germany? Now take a deep look at our govs. policy’s, do they look like positive policies or like we’re being attacked from within? Do research instead of just watching the news (FOX, CNN, MSNBC) and you won’t like the answers you find.
J
Comment by J — June 19, 2012 @ 12:56 am
I buy guns, and especially ammo (lots of it), because I am extremely nervous about what may happen in the coming months…civil unrest, some contrived emergency to call out the troops under martial law, and maybe even a potential revolt. Gun control and stopping the purchase of ammunition by private citizens also seems to be a distinct possibility under the criminal regime of the Pretender we currrently playing Occupy the White House.
It’s best to be prepared, and also for more Americans to once again become patriots and Sons/Daughters of Liberty. Our freedoms are disappearing, and our sovereignty is being abbrogated to the UN by the new Emperor of D.C.
Comment by Ron B — June 19, 2012 @ 1:50 am
I buy guns for multiple reasons. I’m an avid collector of historical military firearms, and I’m always looking for ways/reasons to expand my collection. I’m a professional firearms competitor in USPSA, IDPA, IPSC, and CMP. I’m also an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Chalk it up to the classic man vs man (competition) or man vs nature conflicts. Bottom line is I enjoy it, and will continue to enjoy/compete however I can within whatever laws/rules are laid down. When firearms technology improves, I increase my collection to suit the changes, and become more competitive. So to answer the initial question, I am buying guns, and that is why.
Comment by J S — June 19, 2012 @ 8:04 am
I have always been fascinated by weaponry and the history of armed conflict. History minor in college. I shot at an early age with .22 cal pellet pistol, graduated to a Browning T-bolt .22 and took off from there to where I now own over 22 firearms of various sorts. All practical for hunting and sport shooting. I used to compete in tactical matches in the late 70′s- early 80′s and did quite well. My area does not support a lot of this now though. I am into prepping and survivalism so guns are a natural adjunct to that. Of course family protection is paramount to me, as would any right minded person want for their family. We look like we are headed for somethinng major in terms of TSHTF. What that may be is anyone’s guess. But having weapons, ammo, and the means and will to use them will be key to surviving, and flourishing, in the new uncertain world that this country may become. God Bless us all, no matter our differences, and preserve our freedoms. But He always helps those who help themselves.
Comment by Record — June 19, 2012 @ 9:04 am
I love to shoot. I can’t believe how expensive it has become. My last purchase, DPMS LR 308 has been on the list for years. Hard to save that kind of money in this economy. Speaking of the economy, when it collapses, and it will. Everything will be soooooo much more expensive. We might even have to barter for the things we want or need. Ammo, Guns, Alcohol, and Tobacco is at the top of my wish list. Not to mention that weapons are a good investment. Quality guns, never go down in value (relative to the value of the dollar). So they are the poor mans gold, and easily traded. Also, we have a right to firearms, not to gold. They can take your gold, but not your guns.
Comment by Ron — June 19, 2012 @ 10:53 am
My passion is threatened everyday (which is against the constitution) and I will do anything to make it survive. If my passion was building hobby model trains, I would stock up and prepare just the same
Comment by Jason — June 19, 2012 @ 10:58 am
Not one woman responder?
lot of exmilitary and police who have done not one constructive thing towardd protecting the Constitution or bill of rights, and in fact only aided the demisr of our old form of government.All govorrnment enforcement officers since nation began hide behind just following orders and the flag protects them fr cradel to grave.
US military is worlds largest Socialist Institutiin one that americans pay over 400 billion a year to just the retired or injured vets
. let alone theactive(our state recognized militia and security forces are but extensions of federal power and yes are cram full of ex military that are more military today than when active.
The acceptance of a peacetime draft led to corporate take over of not just US bur world.
Today with no viable alternative left but government by fiat our military is no more than a cirporate extension of international and domestic financial interest.
In other words the much bugabood One world government. is here and our military and now domestic security intelligencoe services are combined as the hammee to put it in place.
Forget resistance. for youwould only be fighting yoyrself.
Enjoy your “HOBBY” PASS THE BEERS and watch the show, it’s all you can do.
When tge shows iver kiss the ground you are an ametican and give em your guns.
Affluence is all that matters, as each looks out for self and all the rest is a myth
Comment by Hide Behind — June 19, 2012 @ 11:47 am
Lots of repitition in the above comments. Lots of good logic and a surplus of fond dreams and hope.
I’m buying because I DO FEAR another term with that illegal alien, socialist, lying, cheating, fraud in the White House. If that occurs I truly expect to see American blood spilled in our streets.
I don’t doubt there will be a lot of WRONG reasonse for people being injured or killed, but this Nation was founded upon the notion that we the people have the right to defend ourselves from a government gone wrong.
American Revolution! Ever heard that term before? Listen closely, I believe you will be hearing it again in the next few months.
I live in north rural Texas and I am proud the founding fathers had the good sense to grant us the right to Cecede from the United States if necessary. They also granted that right to every state whose borders touch ours.
I would rather Cecede than have to participate in the upheaval coming our way.
Oh! Yeah! I almost forgot, I dearly love shooting my rifles, shotguns, and handguns. I am finding that the amall stores in my area cannot get standard ammunition calibers from their warehouses—already!! Reloading components seem to still be available (for now)…
God Bless each of you and the United States of America…
Roger Patterson
Comment by Roger Patterson — June 19, 2012 @ 12:19 pm
I’m worried about a number of things regarding safety. There aren’t enough police in the country to protect all Americans.
With the upcoming election, possible the Bam won’t be on all state ballots, illegals, and they ain’t immagrunts by any stretch, and the ruling on health care and you have a very potent mix that could cause some combustion.
I would rather be in a position to defend my own family than to wait 2 hours on a 911 response. Sorry I’m just saying they are wonderful people in the police departmenst but there just aren’t enough of them to go around.
Comment by William — June 19, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Post # 748 by “Big Perm” composed their comment in a way that would indicate they did not believe the government could effectively confiscate our guns. The poster concluded by asking, “I am serious, someone who believes that the government will ban and then confiscate guns please explain to me how this would work.”
The answer is that it has already occurred. A test-run was done after Hurricane Katrina. Law enforcement officers took it upon themselves to completely ban ALL guns and were seizing them on sight. It was done under the color of law during a crisis. The result was that law abiding citizens were completely unprepared to handle such situations and simply handed their guns over out of their respect for the law. If they argued (and some did), they were thrown to the ground and immediately arrested. These citizens were not brandishing their weapons in public either. Instead, as people were passing through check-points and aid-stations, police were ordering people to reveal any weapons amongst their possessions and if they had them, they were confiscated on the spot.
So yes, as you state, one can — “buy a waterproof storage canister and bury them”. But how do you protect your family with a buried gun? You can’t. But if you carry it, you risk being searched and ordered to give it up. Were you to refuse, would you be willing to get arrested and forced to leave your family during a time where they need you most? I think not.
So in the end, a crisis becomes a very effective time to disarm America. It won’t be a National gun ban where groups will be allowed to protest, it will be one person or family at a time under the color of law during a crisis. Don’t believe me? Watch this documentation after Katrina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-taU9d26wT4
Comment by G-ManX — June 19, 2012 @ 1:39 pm
Hide Behind…….how appropriate! “lot of exmilitary and police who have done not one constructive thing towardd protecting the Constitution or bill of rights” Got news for you loser………those ex military and police insure our Constitutiion. “Not done one thing”, you are talking out of your butt because your mouth knows better! We have our freedom today because of the sacrifice of our present and ex military. Tell me, WHAT have you done to ensure our rights?
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 19, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
I have the right to and have a small stockpile in the event i need to carry out my pledge to defend against all threats foreign and domestic! And its handy for hunting…lol
Comment by Randy — June 19, 2012 @ 2:44 pm
I have always owned a pump shot gun and a Dan Wesson 357 Mag Revolver. I recently purchased all the parts to build my own AR. Counting backwards here. 3. Its fun! Both to build and to shoot. 2. My son and I each built one together, So it was an opportunity to bond. 3.I consider myself a “Citizen Soldier” and will protect my 2nd amendment right and the constitution that ‘WE’ as Americans signed up for over two hundred years ago. I’m not a radical…just a citizen soldier.
Comment by Rick F. — June 19, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
@ Hide Behind…your comment didn’t make any sense at all. I didn’t get or understand what you are trying to say aside from bad mouthing our military and vets. I am a retired military and served 2 combat tours. My comrade in arms and I have fought to protect the freedom you are enjoying…even the right for you to say all those garbage. Your comment does not even answer the question being asked in this forum. Now I know why you called yourself” hide behind”. I’ll hide behind too if my spelling and grammar is that pathetic.Your comment just rabbled on with no sense at all. Go bury your head in the sand and stay there. Semper Fi.
Comment by ted cris — June 19, 2012 @ 2:57 pm
Reference to comment 711 by Hide Behind — It’s nuts like this one that has me worried about the safety of my family and the future of our country. I’m with Roger, William, Bill, Randy, Rick and Ted — My country, my right to bear arms, my right to defend family and home. Our current president, and those who he has selected to surround him and run our country, do not promote any confidence that they know what they are doing. The Occupy Wall Street folks, the rise in street gangs and crime, and the hords of illegal aliens flooding into our country does not instill a sense of safety and stability. Better to be an armed citizen than a dead victim.
Comment by Jas B. — June 19, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
Hide Behind (#771),
You stated in your comment something about “Pass the Beer”…Well, you might want to pass on cracking that beer open. Plus, how do you know that none of the women who has answered the question are former or current military or law enforcement? What does the fact that someone is or is not military or law enforcement have to do with someone’s choice to exercise their rights under the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms? Have you ever been to the range or a competition and experienced the easy comraderie between fellow shooters as we practice or compete and discuss our hobbies between rounds? If not, I would invite you to do so so you might learn that most of us who partake of our Second Amendment’s rights are quite level headed, respectful, and easy-going.
Comment by Steve S. — June 19, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
@ hide behind: I know how you feel as far as cops sitting their asses on the side of the road waiting on the working man to do 10 m.p.h. over the limit while meth and blacks are killing people daily! But as for the military ……FUCK YOU! YOU STUPID SON OF A BITCH! My dad is a Marine and was infantry in Vietnam! If you had grown up watching your dad go back and forth to the V.A. Your whole life for a war they were not allowed to win you’d feel a little different about that!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 19, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy. When seconds count, the doughnut squad is just minutes away,.. and my favorite. “The 2nd amendment is there in-case the government forgets the rest of the bill of rights” It has absolutely nothing to do with hunting.
I would like to see all Federal Gun Laws repealed. Fire Arms should be a States Rights Issue. Washing has proven that it can’t be trusted in this area. All CHL licenses should be portable like a drivers license.
I think we all know why we’re back in the panic mode….at least in Texas and a with few of our neighbors, we know what’s in our future.
Comment by colt1911 — June 19, 2012 @ 6:18 pm
Steve S……” My dad is a Marine and was infantry in Vietnam! If you had grown up watching your dad go back and forth to the V.A. Your whole life for a war they were not allowed to win you’d feel a little different about that”! I agree with you, I’m a 100% service connected Vietnam Vet and I’m at the VA hospital 7 or 8 times a month because of my exposure to agent orange. Some people who don’t have a clue need keep their mouth shut! And I agree with the part of your post I didn’t
print!!! Tell your Dad welcome home from a brother.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 19, 2012 @ 7:39 pm
@ Bill Felix Jr. Thanks! For the post and your service and sacrifices!
Comment by Reckless/Tim — June 19, 2012 @ 8:00 pm
I buy guns becuz I enjoy shooting them & also for home defense &Conceal carry. Also becuz of the fact that there have been so many stories ab having them taken away that I want to have as many as possible. Law abiding citizens have every right to have & bear arms.
Comment by Sam — June 19, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
ZOMBIES MAN!!! ZOMBIES IS WHY I’M STOCKING UP!!! PEOPLE ARE EATING FACES LEFT AND RIGHT!!! NOT MINE!
Comment by ZMB KLR — June 19, 2012 @ 9:01 pm
OBAMA and the Government is the reason. I think we should let the people vote on how the Second Amendment should be interpreted and that result should be final. Do not let the politicians scrap our Constitution. They should be on the same page as the people of this country regarding health insurance, buying stock, social security and every thing else, especially protecting and abiding by our Constitution. No body in the government should be able to vote themselves raises in pay. They should be held to the same laws as the US Citizens. How can a small group (President and Politicians) literally overpower the wishes of the majority of the people of this country. Yes I am buying ammo. It could be very soon that when you dial 911 for help, nobody will answer because our financial system and Government are broken.
Comment by Ron — June 19, 2012 @ 9:55 pm
Any and all comments regarding the current political situation are valid. The now seated regime warrants self protection. The government is out of control and less trustworthy now than ever in history. I fear the onset of civil unrest if not civil uprising at which time it will be every man (family) for themselves. Be ready.
Comment by David — June 19, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Bob, “. I think we should let the people vote on how the Second Amendment should be interpreted and that result should be final.”
The Supreme Court has already ruled in favor of the Constitutionality of the 2nd Amendment and has stated that every American has the right to bear arms. It is the liberal element that wihes to chip away at our rights by circumventing the Constitution and making ammunition harder to buy by raising the prices. By stupid assult weapons bans and the outright banning of handguns. Stop liberals at the voting booths and vote in conservative politicans who hold the rights of this nation dear to every American. I just bought 500 rounds of 45 acp today, I’m doing my part!!! And come November……I will strike another blow for democracy.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 19, 2012 @ 10:23 pm
It is for fun and in case the Bible is right again!
Comment by Steve — June 19, 2012 @ 10:40 pm
Are you kidding me? After reading all these comments, I’m glad I am prepping and I’m going to buy more guns and lots of ammo. Listen to yourselves. I believe in the second amendment and by God I’m going to be prepared to defend my possessions and my family. Don’t believe me? Fuck with me or mine and you’ll eat a bulletins!!
Comment by Logan — June 19, 2012 @ 10:59 pm
Since the 9/11 attack I have been buying weapons and ammunition. I have 4 rifles, 1 shotgun, and 11 handguns.
I try to go to the shooting range at least twice a month. I have my concealed carry permit and each time I go I fire my fire my carry weapon plus 2 or three of my accunulated handguns. I generally fire 50 rounds for my
carry weapon and 50rounds for each of the other guns At home I dry fire while watching T.V.
I need to know my weapons well. My weapons run from 380 cal,9mm, 40cal, 45cal/410.
I simply will not let someone to come into my home and take what doesn’t belong to them.
Comment by phillip bell — June 19, 2012 @ 11:10 pm
@ Bill Felix Jr.
You are obviously an anti gun, anti 2nd Amendment sock puppet attempting to justify the destruction of the United States of America. After you’re done spewing your propaganda, answer these questions.
Why is Obama insisting that Congress ratify the United Nations Small Weapons Ban if he has no intentions of taking away Americans guns?
Why does Obama and his administration continue to insist publicly, that they answer to the United Nations and are not answerable to the U.S. Constitution nor the Congress of the United States of America?
Comment by Frank T — June 20, 2012 @ 1:22 am
FYI, these aren’t my words, they come from a financial advisory group that I have used since 2006. In late 2006 they started screaming about the Housing bubble and the effects it would cause when it busted. Now they are screaming again, except this time, it will be much worse. The Gov. will never be able to repay the debts, even if we payed 100% of our income in taxes for years to come, it won’t mathematically work. It’s virtually impossible to pay off, unless they inflate our way out of it. Washington and China have cooked up a scheme to make the Yaun a Global reserve currency. This is already happening right now, you just won’t see this on FOX, CNN, OR MSNBC until it’s too late. The way it works, the Yaun goes up, the Dollar goes down (inflation). Products will become very expensive. I bet the majority of you are unaware of the following. When Bernanke says that are inflation is under control, he fails to mention that Food and Fuel are not included in his figures. Check it out for yourself, it’s on the Govs. website. Food expense will become your biggest issue in the future. Well, I’ve had all the fun I can stand right now.
J
PS The name of the firm is Weiss Group, you can Google their website, they are very good. Their not doom and gloom, they just try to keep you from losing the shirt off you back and they tell you thing the media won’t or is not allowed to.
Comment by J — June 20, 2012 @ 1:26 am
Frank…..You need to have someone read you these comments to you. “you are obviously an anti gun, anti 2nd Amendment sock puppet attempting to justify the destruction of the United States of America.” I’m neither anti gun or anti-second amedment. I’m a Veteran and a patriot. I’m an avid gun collector and have a minimum of 1000 rounds for each of my different weapons. What I’m not is stupid to believe I will stand toe-to-toe with an organized law enforcement and shoot it out and place my family in peril. I will defend them against intruders,and use my vote and voice to change the political administration that is tearing down this ation. You can play Rocky/Rambo and rattle your sword and wave your guns in the air for all it’s worth, but when they come after you, you will piss your pants and drop to your knees. Obama is short lived, we have survived bad presidents and we will survive this one. Once Obama is gone, Romney will undo everything that fool did while he was in office and we will be done with him. We just have 8 years of pulling in our belts to get back to a balanced budget…….but we are a resilient people and will succeed! So find someone to read you these posts you obviously have a comprehenion problem.
Comment by Bill Felix Jr — June 20, 2012 @ 6:51 am
Some of you clowns are hilarious! Do you really think that you can bring down our government with your AR-15s? Go ahead and strike your blow for democracy! Go get them zombies and damn liberals. Get yourselves shoot to shit by someone who is REALLY trained. LMFAO I feel sorry for your neighbors because that’s the only thing that you fools are gonna kill… hopefully you’ll kill yourselves in the crossfire!
Comment by Shane Look Out! — June 20, 2012 @ 1:01 pm
It is quite obvious there are some very strong opinions here as to why you purchase firearms and ammo. I was an Ostrich until I obtained my CHL. However, since then, I have been very aware and well informed regarding events both inside and outside our nation. Yes, I buy firearms. I buy ammunition for those firearms. I also buy “survival” products for just about any possible scenario. As with many of the comments posted here, I too, do not trust our current administration. Interestingly enough, I was not aware of the harm done to our liberties by Bush until I started paying attention to what is what and who did it. As one poster stated, the demise of America has been in the works for 40 years. Well, I would have to say it has been since Woodrow Wilson was elected and started pursuing the “Progressive” Utopia.
I do not know what is coming and I don’t know when it is coming. But I do feel, at a gut level, that something evil comes this way. So, I am preparing for the worst and praying for the best.
As a side note, I see lots of mentions of “going to the range” to “practice”. Does your range allow you to practice tactical/combat shooting? It is does not, you are wasting your ammunition. EVERY scenario posted thus far, that references defending you and yours (paraphrasing), has no base in reality if all you do is stand behind a line and shoot at a paper target. If you are not training “under stress” you are not training to survive a “real world” scenario. And for those of you that do practice tactical/combat training, remember, under real world confrontations, you are only 60% as effective/efficient as your BEST day on the training range.
God bless you all and may He keep you all healthy, happy and prosperous.
Comment by AJTexas — June 20, 2012 @ 1:41 pm
I am buying guns because I don’t believe that this administration cares a hoot about the Constitiution and the rights which we to his point have taken for granted. I am seeing our government doing what they want with little regard to the rule of law. The Supreme Court is just 1 vote away for wiping our rights away and making us servants of the government as opposed to citizens. Big Brother is just around the corner.
Comment by D Hedrick — June 20, 2012 @ 3:52 pm
Our current Dictator Obongo has seen fit to make decrees and executive orders without legislation or following and respecting the constitution. If this continues and he is by chance reelected then you can wake up one day and find a new law decreed by this Kenyan Witch Doctor which limits your 2nd amendment rights. Seems impossible earlier in this countries life but with the country full of sheep it is very possible.
Comment by Tyronne Be Good — June 20, 2012 @ 4:05 pm
I just got a concealed carry permit in my home state and bought a Glock 27 as a carry gun and I have also been stocking up on some ammo in .40 cal and 9mm from CTD because the prices were really cheap. I think that firearms will hold their value under normal times, and with the economic uncertainties we currently face, firearms may be a better hedge than even precious metals. Besides, you can enjoy shooting firearms and, if necessary, use them for self defense.
Comment by Peter — June 20, 2012 @ 4:37 pm
Shane Look Out
Who is talking about bringing our government down with an AR15? I think most level headed people here are talking about self defense for their families, friends and themselves. I don’t care anything about walking the streets with an assault rifle. I do care if, as it seems, our Country is governed by a “Government” that is equal to the Third World Dictators who do as they wish and disregard laws and in our case the Constitution that we have had all through our history. This can lead to violence and rioting in the streets. I really don’t care too much for the riot to come through my front door. I am a senior citizen and am prepared to meet my maker. I am ready to die for what my ancestors died for, which is fighting instead of waiting for someone to answer the phone at the police station when my life is in immediate danger and they are swamped with everybody else calling at the same time. I think this is what the majority of the people here are trying to say. Our freedom is what our ancestors have died for and that is what we have had up until lately. Our Government is crooked but I don’t think our soldiers will kill us in our homes like other countries. Who knows?
Comment by Ron — June 20, 2012 @ 6:47 pm
Marc C, you are absolutely correct. ALL of the information you post here is accurate. The biggest problem is that “normal” people don’t want to or will not accept this information. There are forces at work in the U.S. and around the globe that will set the average person’s hair on fire if they do eventually accept the truth.
As I said, I purchase guns and ammunition to protect myself and family/friends/neighbors. What I have is no one’s business but mine and my vendor(s). And yes, I know the BATFE or any other government agency that wants the information can get it. So be it. And yes, I will fight for my way of life and I am more than willing to stand with other like minded, determined patriots.
Comment by AJTexas — June 20, 2012 @ 6:57 pm
I buy guns, in part, because there are a lot of crazy people out there, and they mostly seem to be well-armed. This comment thread is exhibit A.
On a side note, if you look forward to the idea of SHTF, you are doing something evil. Please consider carefully. A lot of people seem to look forward to societal collapse with a kind of perverted anticipation. Do not delight in the prospect of tragedy.
Also, obviously, if you’re a racist bastard you might want to work on that too.
Comment by Richard Benzer — June 20, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
You’re coming in loud and clear #800 Marc! There are more than 127 us in my area [middle Tn.] who would back you up.
Comment by Joe Nobody — June 20, 2012 @ 8:45 pm
When I first noticed the anti-gun emphasis of the Democrats, I decided I had to get some guns and exercise my 2nd. Amendment rights. I just felt I had to get into guns simply because there are so many in government that don’t want me to have them. I am now 69 years old and very active. The last time I used a gun was during my 10 to 14th years as a Boy Scout. My family had inherited a Model 03 Winchester Automatic Rifle from my paternal grandmother (I still have it) and I used it for plinking on and off and at Boy Scout Camp.
My first new gun was a .243 Remington 770 deer rifle. That was too expensive to shoot at the range so I sold it to my brother, an avid hunter. Then I bought a Hi Point .40 S&W that I am very happy with and enjoy shooting at the range. I also bought a S&W .40 Sigma pistol a few months later and I like it fine but, surprisingly like the Hi Point better. Then I bought a Ruger 10-22 and went tactical with it and built my own 2nd 10-22 from parts just for the fun of it, also tactical. Then I ran across a Ruger 96 lever action .22 WMR (Magnum) that I really love for its accuracy and the power of the magnum load. If I ever go hunting, that will be what I use. I just love handling them and shooting them at the range. I even love cleaning them.
Comment by Ronald — June 20, 2012 @ 8:50 pm
HOAH to post #800 well said
US army brat to Sgt.
Rutherford, Marvin E.
Comment by Rutherford Marvin E JR. — June 20, 2012 @ 11:41 pm
@800
Your not alone, trust me. The issue I find is most people can’t accept or don’t want to know the scary truth.
J
Comment by J — June 21, 2012 @ 5:18 am
thank you Ron I’m glad to see that the senior set has it on track. I fear it is the knuckle draggers that want to go out in the street that will be harmful to this country and its communities. I just want home defense for myself and my family as the country does not lend itself to a quick response to a 911 call.
Comment by William — June 21, 2012 @ 9:28 am
I have purchased my guns for the joy and competition of shooting. I have been a deer hunter for 30+ years and have known that I was a good shot with a shotgun (first w/smoothbore rifled slugs and now w/rifled barrele and sabot slugs in 12 ga), so I finally wanted to see if that would translate to handguns and other long guns. It has! Acquired my CCP last year and shoot USPSA, CMP and NRA competitions. I would use any and all of my collection for self and/or home defense, should the need arise. In my considered opinion, our country will never disintegrate into chaos like others have. We’re better than that.
Comment by Ed McCarthy — June 21, 2012 @ 1:26 pm
I have owned guns all my life and not as a collector. These are used for the purpose they were made and purchased. Until 2 years ago I wouldn’t think twice about walking into anywhere or anything happening where someone was in need of assistance. After complications from open heart surgery, my limitations require that I have a better advantage if around any type of criminal activity. This has caused me to update my weaponry for the purpose of home and self defense. Newer weaponry offer a greater level of security and efficiency. The economy and the acceptance of this by society will only get worse before it gets better causing a breakdown in social factors and infrastructure. When the Shit hit the rotating air foil, you will need a way to survive.
Comment by dogshawred — June 21, 2012 @ 2:48 pm
I own guns as a hobby. Find a safe and responsible place to shoot. Accessorize my firearms just as anyone would their automobile, for looks or function. I buy the types of weapons because of looks not because it functions as an assault weapon.
Comment by kam — June 21, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
I’ve always owned guns and enjoyed shooting and hunting. No more hunting due to advancing age, but still enjoy shooting. Best personal acheivement in shooting. smaking a plate at 500 yds on first try with well set up rifle. Yes, I do buy guns on occaision, sell a few also, but mainly target and defense weapons. Target guns to keep my skills up, defense weapons for a shtf scenario, which I also practice with.
Comment by VT Patriot — June 21, 2012 @ 6:07 pm
I’ve bought 3 auto hand guns and 4 AR15s plus I’ve purchased a complete reloading setup with 4 or 500 shells for each gun,I just love making ammo for wjat might be coming up if they don’t get rid of Obama,I’ve talked to hundreds of people here in phoenix”where by they way we can carry without having to hide your gun”back to the peoples choice the shitt will hit the fan guarenteed.This whole election thing is just going to be an excuse to start another civil war right here in the good old USA so you ask why we are buying guns weekly well I say JUST incase.I hope it all just blows over and the people use their heads and “VOTE”.That is the only way we’re going to get out of this one.This election is going to be the most important one yet,we have a president trying to take our second amendment rights away from us. I THINK NOT
Comment by Buzz G. — June 21, 2012 @ 6:39 pm
I see alot of people with the standard thoughts of what could(but will)happen soon.Most of the comments follow the standerd left or right wing,mostly right wing like I was before I woke up to the NWO,since the GOP seems like on the outside is the only choice to keep your guns.I was starting to wake up in 1994,one reason I didn’t join the military,I didn’t want to fight under command of the UN.But I was a Rush Limbugh listener and didn’t have internet access till 2010 and didn’t wake up till Jan 2012.So it wasn’t like I jumped on the bandwagon. The Democrips and Rebloodicans(title of Jesse Ventura’s new book)are truly like two rival gangs fighting over turf wanting to win offering what on the outside seems like a choice but both are the same.1st Bush coined the New World order.Which is one world government.People have ben warning about this for 30+ years and it is in the Bible.Let me ask most of you,since I can tell some are prepared.Are you willing to fight to the death without surrender against a force with no chance to live thru it.At first when the chaos starts most of us can fend off the crazed starving sheep.It is the police,USA military, and invited by our government troops from other counties that I worry about.I know we don’t have much more time to live.We will be hunted down to be killed for those like me who will fight the new world order to the death.If you go to a FEMA CAMP you will not be allowed to live without taking the mark of the beast by form of the RFID chip.You will be tourtured and beheaded if you refuse to take the chip.This message will now be tagged for typing FEMA CAMP by homeland security because any time it is spoken on phone,message,txt it is flagged.All forms of tech is monitiored by computer threat fusion centers and flags anything for tagged words to be listened/read by a human worker.For example this sentence,the capped words are tagged words by Homeland Security.I want to go to MEXICO in the mountains on a CLOUDY day and I hope see some wild PIGS.Learn about the New World Order on he internet before it is censored,which is coming soon.They are already scrambling radio waves from radio shows that talk about FEMA CAMPS and didn’t allow Jesse Ventura’s show conspiracy theory to reair for reruns a episode he did with Alex Jones about fema camps.The True TV show bosses(the cable network his show airs on) were threatened with repeal of their license.His new season for 2012 was to air in JAN 2012 and has been delayed still(episodes are already filmed).
Comment by Jerry Bradley — June 21, 2012 @ 9:55 pm
Wow. There are people on here that believe that Romney will actually make a difference if he wins? Isn’t that the same belief that got Obama elected? Like I said before, the only thing Romney is going to do is continue running with that baton and think of slightly different ways to screw people over.
Comment by s.ken — June 21, 2012 @ 10:02 pm
The solution to being able to keep your guns is simple. “VOTE” Carry someone with you to vote also. There are gun owners everywhere in this Country that don’t bother to vote. Talk to them. You know some of these people. I know some also. Vote anyone in any office that is against the second amendment out of office. There are enough of us to turn every election to our favor.
Comment by Ron — June 21, 2012 @ 10:32 pm
.s.ken “There are people on here that believe that Romney will actually make a difference if he wins”? So what your sayng is, you been taking in the ass from Obama, a inexperienced, unqualified Community Organizer and you think that’s as good as it gets? You’ll willing to settle for a anti-gunner who would rather appease his left wing liberal buddies and take our rights away? What are you doing on a gun site anyway?
Comment by Bill — June 21, 2012 @ 10:52 pm
Bradley “,one reason I didn’t join the military,I didn’t want to fight under command of the UN”. There are most in this forum that know exactly why you didn’t join the military……..but if you are going to weave a tangled web of lies, might as well add a little bit of self serving justification! Not every person who served is noble or honorable, but each who did serve, served an honerable cause. What is freedom….it is our right to choose, and choosing not to join the military is a right every person has and no person is less for it………but making excuses is not a right, it is the choice of fools.
Comment by Bill — June 21, 2012 @ 11:05 pm
I’ve heard many opinions in regards to the second amendment with most believe they have the right to own a gun. Some are even advocating defending that right if necessary.
I personally think that’s ill advised due to the following reasons: your not properly trained (going to the gun range is a waste of time), most don’t have the tools to do this, your unorganized, when your alone (you’re a sitting duck), it would be difficult to re-supply yourself, you have to consider your family’s safety, there is zero air support, half of you won’t be able to pull the trigger when it counts (those who can probably won’t hit anything).
“You can’t outrun a radio” and you better remember this. If you go up against trained personnel, you will probably die. You will be out-trained, they have much better tools (weapons or weapons access), and their trained to take care of business. Most of you are family oriented and you should just stick to defending them. The idea of a revolution is extremely dangerous. I’ve heard about our founding fathers and how they stood up to England, I get it. It won’t be the same this time.
Scenario:
Day 1: Pockets of small arms fire breaks out in the South.
Day 2: Nation goes into panic. Grocery stores raise prices to epic levels.
Day 3: The pockets of resistance are eliminated.
Day 4: The Gov. enforces harsher laws on its citizens due to the uprising.
Day 5: The average citizen starts to feel anger.
Day 6: Again, all efforts to keep everyone at bay is in full force.
Day 7: People are now furious (This is bad).
Day 8: All out bloodshed, most of the casualties will be on the civilian side, but their mass numbers far surpass trained individuals.
Day 9 through Day 153: Extreme fighting, many will die.
Day 154: The question that has to be ask is “is this what we want in America”?
Comment by Rick J — June 22, 2012 @ 3:53 am
@Bill. Wow. You completely missed the point and concocted one impressive straw man conclusion. Tell me, Mr. Straw man, at what point did I allude that I was settling for Obama? How did you conclude that I was anti-gun?
Do you really think Romney will stick up for the common man? The only reason Romney is where he is today is because he simply out spent all of his opponents thanks to all his super PAC backers. Those same backers are the ones Romney will be catering to if he wins the election, because they will most certainly want a return in their investment. Call me crazy, but I kind of doubt that the rights of “commoners” is very high on their list.
I personally don’t like Romney. I don’t trust him and even for a politician he is incredibly shallow and fake. All he’s yammering about is how he’s going to turn the country around in broad sub text with no substance.
The only candidate with even a shred of dignity was Ron Paul and what happened to him?
The bottom line, whoever ends up president, they will be a puppet. They might have slightly different masters, but the results are the same.
I’d better stop before you somehow use your straw man powers to label me a gay, neo-nazi, satanic anarchist furry or something, but hey, it’s your right to do so, go nuts.
Comment by s.ken — June 22, 2012 @ 7:49 am
Regarding the government against its well armed citizens in an armed conflict due to the government’s tyranny, there has never been a government in the history of the world that was able to overcome its well armed citizens with arms. One of the main reasons I do not believe it will happen in this country is because the members of the armed forces are the last ones in the world that will participate in an armed conflict with its own citizens en mass. An armed public will make everyone think before anyone thinks that will work. This country loves freedom too much for that to happen. Big government just isn’t big enough to do that because only the tyrannical ruling elite would have the hutzpah to think they could get away with it. Most of them don’t know one end of a gun from the other. There are millions of gun loving and owning military veterans how do know how to operate their guns very efficiently.
Comment by Ronald — June 22, 2012 @ 8:02 am
@Jerry Bradley, What you say is true. I believe as you do and apparently many others on this blog. However, I do not agree that, what I presume you are alluding to, we, the American patriots, will be easy to take dawn; whether it is LOEs, UN/Foreign soldiers or U.S. Forces (following an illegal/unconstitutional order) that are in the effort to disarm/control us. There are MANY ex-military and ex-LOEs on this blog that have testified that they will stand with the Patriots and not eh government. The oath they all took was to the CONSTITUTION and NOT the government. Additionally, the U.S. has the largest non-standing army in the world. The army is made up of American “sportsmen/hunters”. So, let’s break that term down “hunter”. A hunter is nothing less than a sniper that stalks and kills “wild life” for a multitude of reasons. A lot of these times these kills will be made at long distances. So, in essence, what you have is a sniper. As proven in the American Revolution, a small band of determined individuals can take down the greatest military force in the world. And while the “rules” have changed since the 1st revolution the end result will be the same, i.e. American Patriots will win, if it comes to that. You ask if I will die to protect and restore this great nation…give me a call and I will be there locked, loaded and ready to fight. I do not live in the America I grew up in but I will do everything in my power to help return Her to Her former glory and international status as the “Shining light on the hill”. As for the “Rules of Engagement”, the stupidest political crap I have ever heard of, if it comes to revolt I will have to ask “What Rules of Engagement?”
Finally @Ronald, you hit the nail on the head. Even though I am not former military I do know how to handle a weapon and hit what I aim want, unlike @Rick Js condescension indicates. To all of those that have and continue to serve, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Oh yeah, I have guns, ammo, food, water, tradable items, generator and fuel. I have them because I do not trust ANY government currently in power, be it City, County, State, Federal of International. MOST politicians are in it for their own self-aggrandizement.
Comment by AJTexas — June 22, 2012 @ 10:23 am
The republicans and gun shops have both been pushing the idea that Obama is going to restrict guns. That didn’t happen this term. But now there saying it will happen next term as he has nothing to lose. Truth?? or just just a way to increase the sale of guns now. It does seem good for business, guns are out of stock, prices keep going up. If Obama wanted to decrease gun ownership, he sure went about it the wrong way. I also happen to believe in gun ownership, I like to go shooting and am a little bit of a prepper. With the economy as bad as it is, Government gridlocked fighting itself etc. I can see the potential for riots etc.
Comment by Robert — June 22, 2012 @ 10:25 am
I am a gun enthusiast and a life member of the NRA. I own > 40 firearms and > 40,000 rounds of ammo.
After reading several hundred of these posts I have concluded the following.
What we have to fear most is not liberals nor conservatives, not December 21, 2012, not riots, not commies, not Obama, not Romney, not economic collapse, and not zombies. What we really have to fear is the illiterate morons we have in this country (mostly on the left). I have never seen such poor spelling, syntax, and sentence structure. These feeble attempts to express thoughts textually are pathetic. Most of you shit for brains should not be allowed to vote.
The majority of you people could make better use of your time by educating yourselves.
Comment by killerclown — June 22, 2012 @ 11:39 am
This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation will have full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future. Adolf Hitler 1935
Comment by JIM MORGAN — June 22, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
s/ken “Call me crazy” Ok, your crazy! For the first time in a very long time men and women are coming into politics who want real change, not just lip service. The old guard is on it’s way out, most are too old and too set in their ‘Washington’ ways. People like Ryan, Rubio, Canter, Christie and King are spearheading drives to change the old ‘kick the can’ mentality. Romney is another one who can turn things around, and if you don’t think so, you have one vote to cast. But four more years of Obama is nothing but shere lunacy! I pray to God this Fast and Furious nonsense takes him and Holder down. Obama will not win re-election his economy is failoed, his programs are failed, his legacy is failed. He is a too little too late kind of guy who wishes to blame everyone else for his failings. So, if you truly believe Obama is our next best hope, your are indeed crazy!
Comment by Bill — June 22, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
Rick J. “The question that has to be ask is “is this what we want in America”?” Rick, most of what you wrote is right on the money. However; should there be a situation where an overthrow of this nation is at hand, you will find many, many men and women who will take up arms to defend the nation they love. Many will indeed be killed, on both sides. A ragtag group of patriots once took on the might of the British Army, a well organized fighting force and beat them back into
the sea. Certainly things have changed, but one thing has not, the never ending quest for freedom, and there are those of us who would gladly give up our lives to fight for it. You can never forget how this nation was born, that spirit lives today in many. Don’t give up the ship Rick.
Comment by Bill — June 22, 2012 @ 3:56 pm
I have read most of the comments written here and agree with most of them. The reason I buy and own guns are because I can, for protection, for my freedom, for my childrens future freedom and because I don’t trust any soul selling lying double talking politician in the world. I believe in the second comming of Christ and am willing to send some hethens to the judgement if they desire to deny me my belief in life liberty and the persiut of happiness.
Comment by Roger — June 22, 2012 @ 6:15 pm
I have owned hand guns and rifles all of my adult life. In this day and age I’m more interested now in my Families protection. I would hope that you would understand that point as not all people who have guns and/or rifles may use them for other legal purposes. We have the Second Amendment; let’s not loose it, because only bad guys will have guns.
Comment by Jim Mack — June 22, 2012 @ 5:48 pm
One thing we all need to understand perfectly is that our Constitution does NOT grant us the right to keep and bear arms. That is a fundamental, unalienable, natural, God-given right that no government anywhere in the world can take away. The 2nd Amendment of our US Constitution merely protects us from infringement of that right by our own government. It is a restriction against our federal and state governments warning them not to mess with the citizens. And the importance of understanding this fact is… If such a right were granted by the law of the land, then the law could also take that right away. But it cannot do so! Not ever! I occasionally have to remind even NRA officials… never to call our right to keep and bear arms a “2nd Amendment right.” It is a right “protected by” the 2nd Amendment.
Comment by Captain James C. Green — June 22, 2012 @ 7:10 pm
Just so you know up front, I am ex-military, as well as ex-law enforcement. I hold our military men and women in the highest regard. I have nothing but respect and admiration for our law officers. I will not go out seeking to start trouble with anyone, period. But, if the powers that be think they can take away my guns, Caty bar the door. Since this admininstration has been in office I have bought more guns and ammo than ever before. I have many weapons, for distance as well as up close and personal. I sincerely hope that no one ever attempts to hurt me or my family, or to take away what I have worked my whole life to have. If and when that time does come though, I promise that the streets of this country will turn crimson. My hope is that we the people can get rid of that moron in the white house, so we can start enforcing the laws again, instead of issuing an executive order around them.
Comment by Jim Buckley — June 22, 2012 @ 9:40 pm
Most everybody here is on the same page. If we all stick together as a nation that wants freedom and has fought for our freedom there will be no person or group that can take that away from us. I think we all want the same thing. “FREEDOM” Those that depend on others to protect them so they can have freedom will run to your front door wanting protection when it hits the fan because they know you have guns. Will you let them in? Our ansestors fought for this right while others did not, but reaped the benifits. Gun haters will always talk big but wait until they see people they know killed. Then for a short time they will want to protect themselves, but go back to their old ways when we have given our lives protecting them.
Comment by Ron — June 22, 2012 @ 10:22 pm
Dear Kool-Aid drinking morons: No one is going to take your guns! You just don’t like the fact that a black man is President of the United States. You fools watch Fox News night and day, then you parrot this nonsense as truth. This is America. If you imbeciles want to believe this BS that FOX News and right-wing hate radio spews 24/7, knock yourselves out, but that does not give YOU the right to “turn the streets crimson” because you don’t like the black man in the White House, or because you are afraid of your own shadows. What are you going to do if Obama gets re-elected? This is a BIG country. Looks to me that some of you weekend commandos are going to have huge logistical problems, but if you “Patriots” want to try and turn MY streets crimson, I’ll be waiting for you…
Comment by Shane Look Out! — June 22, 2012 @ 10:39 pm
To AJTEXAS & BILL
AJ, I’m glad you can hit something and seem to be prepared, but most will not be. My point was if a person was serious, he/she would start taking the necessary steps required in order to be of help if that ever happened. Most need to mentally prepare themselves right now or they won’t be much good to anyone. You sound like you have already done this, which is great. I will repeat “when your alone, your a sitting duck”. I also live in TX and have been taking every step known to me to be ready if needed. People just need to fully understand what they would be getting into, I fully understand. http://mountainguerrilla.blogspot.com/ this is useful info
To Bill, I’m the last guy on the planet you need to worry about giving up the ship, I’m far from it. This would be a foo-bar of epic proportions in which most are not prepared to handle it. When untrained individuals hit max heart rate, they won’t hit the broadside of a barn in the beginning (short of a sawed off shotgun).
Bill, I someone who bleeds Red, White, and Blue. My Grandfather was in a special operations group that routinely operated behind enemy lines in WWII. At times they couldn’t get back and had to survive by any means necessary (but they were mentally prepared for no food, water, stress for getting pissed on or smoke blown in their face). There was no one to bail them out. They either made it back or didn’t.
Take Care,
Rick J
Comment by Rick J — June 23, 2012 @ 6:25 am
RON….”If you imbeciles want to believe this BS that FOX News and right-wing hate radio spews 24/7, knock yourselves out, but that does not give YOU the right to “turn the streets crimson” because you don’t like the black man in the White House, or because you are afraid of your own shadows.”
There are none so blind as those who refuse to see! You think legions of military or cops are going to canvas the streets and homes and take your guns away? Of course not, guns will be slowly taken from us by laws enacted by liberal politicans in ways that will amaze you. Obama would be wrong for this contry if he were green or purple! His color has nothing to do with his failed polices, has nothing to do with his weakness and total inexperience. He is a do nothing president, his Obamacare is going away, it took him 91 days to act on the BP oil spill, he pulled missle defense out of Poland with no concessions from the Russians and now Putin is bullying Obama and the United States. Obama is weak, and ineffective, he is another Jimmy Carter, and we don’t need anymore Jimmy Carters! His race has nothing to do with his failed leadership. But fools like you can only pull the race card because you can’t see the end of your own nose much less what is happening around this country. Now we have what appears to be a cover up with Fast and Furious that will no doubt bring Obama down like it did Nixon…..I hope it does! The man is a fool, and those who got sucked into his lies are also fools for voting for a person who was not qualified to be president regardless of his color. We don’t have a Black president………we have a president who happens to be Black, a big difference to most common sense people of which you are excluded!
Comment by Bill — June 23, 2012 @ 6:38 am
wish i had started getting stuff ready last year. cost of weapons and ammo has jump in cost. i had only a couple .22. british .303 and a sks. now, i added a dpms panther, ak-47, and working on a shotgun…. WHY???? all reasons you can think of, not just one reason….don’t know which one will happen. but i now belive somethng bad will happen, and happen soon. also stocking up with food/water, will not last a long long time. but at least i hope to be around to see the cause of the end. and take out some raiders to help the long term prepers make it.
NOTES. Rome, Egypt, etc all thought they would last forever. do not forget
the dark ages!!! (history repeats itself)
If god/nature says thats it, and gives up on us, so be it. i
plan go out fighting.
good luck to you all! (just stay away form my house) LOL
Comment by jerry — June 23, 2012 @ 7:19 am
@Bill Once again your straw man powers continue to amaze me. You took one snippet of what I said and somehow labeled me an Obama supporter (again) and created a Pro-Romney speech. Simply amazing… you have definitely earned the nickname I bestowed upon you, straw man.
Comment by s.ken — June 23, 2012 @ 9:11 am
Mr. Buckley,
AMEN – I am also ex.Military and ex-Police Officer. Military 1965-1972, Police 1970-1990 and Mid-East 1990-1998.
Captain, James Green,
Correct, few people know what the 2nd amendment was placed for that exact reason.
Ron,
You have your right to express yourself as do all of us. Most of us don’t use degradation, or inflammatory terms in our comments. Freedom of speech allows us to say anything, like imbeciles or idiots. You have your way, it’s guaranteed to you by our forefathers and the rest of us via the Constitution and the amendments there of.
Comment by Jim Mack — June 23, 2012 @ 8:50 am
Ron,
You have your right to express yourself as do all of us. Most of us don’t use degradation, or inflammatory terms in our comments. Freedom of speech allows us to say anything, like imbeciles or idiots. You have your way, it’s guaranteed to you by our forefathers and the rest of us via the Constitution and the amendments there of.
Sorry Ron this should have gone Shane look Out
Comment by Jim Mack — June 23, 2012 @ 8:54 am
Ken S, “Once again your straw man powers continue to amaze” If it quacks like a duck, and waddles like a duck and looks like a duck, you can bet your ass it is a duck! When you make excuses for a failed president you are in his corner, when your cynicism puts anyone who wants to change the status-quo in the same boat as the present loser, you do everyone a dis-service. That is why we have elections every four year, to weed out the weak, ineffective, unqualified and campaign promise bullshitters. The system works when Americans involve themselves instead of giving in and and dropping out. Had it been up to you we might be bowing to the Queen, or speaking German right now!
Comment by Bill — June 23, 2012 @ 9:55 am
On several of comments, heading into the politics, I think ya’ll need to go back and look at that Rubio rascal. He has one agenda and only one.
I always say America first and ethnicity take a back seat and be damned. That is part of the reason we are where we are today. Be American or go home and fix the problems in what ever rat hole you came from. I’m sick of you people coming here and blaming us for your failures in life.
Be American or go swim home with the damned sharks. You people are the reason we can’t come together.
Comment by William — June 23, 2012 @ 9:56 am
William “I’m sick of you people coming here and blaming us for your failures in life. Be American or go swim home with the damned sharks. You people are the reason we can’t come together.” Really? I mean really? Who the ‘F’ are you, Sitting Bulls great, great, great grandson? You are sick of people coming here? We ALL came here from somewhere, the only true American is a Native America! If what you mean is people coming to this country to change it to the country they left then I agree, but say that! English should be our official language, this is a Christian/Judeao nation, and it was built on those values, and if that sticks in your craw, go somewhere else!
Comment by Bill — June 23, 2012 @ 10:09 am
Well old William can trace his people to Culpepper County in Virginia and then one of his fathers Great Great Great Great Uncles that rode as an out rider for, then Colonel G. Sibley of the Seventh Calvary. You have any heritage in your line.
I do my families blood flowed for this country and I’m fed up with everyone coming here trying to change it. We fought that war and it was extremely costly for my Great Grand Mothers peoples the Cherokee. So I have some history here do you or any of the simpletons that have shown up in the past 20 or 25 years and want us to look like some third world hell hole. I seriously doubt it.
Comment by William — June 23, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
Bill @ 834: I think you have me mixed up with someone else. I have not mentioned FOX News, right wing hate radio that spews 24/7 stuff you describe. I have not and never will say anything about race. I am a Christian and follow those standards. Everybody has their views, but you are rambling to me about things I have no idea where you got it from. I was talking about about pro-gun and anti-gun people on #832
Comment by Ron — June 23, 2012 @ 6:32 pm
I am stocking up on guns because the Taliban is going to double their White House bounties from 10 chickens to 20 chicken in the near future!
Comment by Ron :Lilly — June 23, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
Some of you people are getting WAY off the subject. The question is still “why are you buying guns”. The insulting and name calling do not address the subject. If we are all buying guns for our “some” reason then wouldn’t you say we are all tired of the political retoric? Wouldn’t you also say we would all be united in a common cause IF it were to arise? Why are we fighting and not answering the question?
I buy guns because I can, like to shoot, hunt, and want to leave them for my children. I also am lic. to carry so I have those types also. I buy ammo because the guns need it. The current adminestration and the UN don’t want me/us to have hand guns. There are countries, people and our own government that don’t want me to have guns and ammo so I will but more than I will need so my children will be sure to have guns and ammo also. God Bless America, I wish it were like it was in the 50′s still.
Comment by Roger — June 23, 2012 @ 7:04 pm
@844 I read about that “Solutreane” (spelling?) controversy and although it’s an intriguing read, it’s still an hypothesis at this point and not even a theory.
Comment by s.ken — June 23, 2012 @ 7:05 pm
William “Well old William can trace his people to Culpepper County in Virginia and then one of his fathers Great Great Great Great Uncles that rode as an out rider for, then Colonel G. Sibley of the Seventh Calvary.” But they had to come from somewhere other than the ole US of A and that’s a fact. Maybe Brits, or Scotts, or Germans, but not from this country originaly! I can trace my family back to their arrival here in 1913 from Piscara, Italy, and from Napels, Italy. Two families who’s four sons on my Mother’s side and five sons on my Father’s side all served this country, three of each during WWII, and one in Korea. First generation Itlo-Americans……….but their families didn’t come from American, but they became Americans, proud Americans. Italian was not spoken in the house…..they were American and Americans spoke English! This nation is filled with such stories and such Americans. Even Custer’s family came from Europe! And it was the true American who did Custer in!
Comment by Bill — June 23, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
” Sorry, but your wrong, this country was founded on Christian values, NOT “judeo”/Christian values!” (You don’t even have the courtesy to capitalize Judeo?) What NONSENSE! Jesus Christ from where we get ‘Christian’ was a Jew! The old testament where many of our laws began was all Jewish. And you are saying we are not a Christian/Judeo founded nation? God created man……Jews! King Soloman, Kind David, Jesus of Nazareth……….all of whom shape our very culture and structure of law were Jews!This nation is founded on the principles of Christian and Jewish culture, and that’s a fact. And no, I’m not a Jew! You got a problem with Jews?
Comment by Bill — June 23, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
I bought guns that I would enjoy shooting and hunting with. I also want to be self sufficient and safe so I conceal carry. I also can’t say that the current state of our society doesn’t have me a little concerned and I want to be able to maintain my home and family. Shooting is a skill and guns are a tool and keeping my skills up means I get to do something that I enjoy and also feel comfortable with.
Comment by Rob — June 23, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
I have guns to target shoot with. I have guns to hunt with. I carry a gun for self protection. If the socialist stays in the White House [God forbid] I’m getting them before the ban.
Comment by Don — June 23, 2012 @ 10:03 pm
quote from “How the Scots Invented the Modern World” by Arthur Herman: discussing Adam Ferguson, “Essay on the History of Civil Society” and Adam Smith, “Wealth of Nations”…..
“debates about the future of free societies, and the place of military virtues and military arms in the them. The idea that a free people needed to keep and bear arms in order to defend their liberty was an ancient one, reaching back to the Greeks and forward to Andrew Fletcher. But now Ferguson and his friends had added something new, a social-psychological dimension. By owning weapons and learning to use them, a commercial people can keep alive a collective sense of honor, valor, and physical courage, traditions that no society, no matter how sophisticated and advanced, can afford to do without.” sounds to me like this is still valid today…
Comment by jon hudson — June 24, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
Why am I buying guns? Perhaps it’s the paranoia that increases with age. I am realizing that I’m no longer invincible like I used to be and that I’d most likely finish second in a two-man fight with a vast majority of the folks on this planet. And, if the other guy is armed, I won’t be needing to make a trip to the hospital. Besides, when and if the SHTF, the local cops will be juuust a little bit busy and may not be able to respond in their normal three-to-six-minute time commitment. If I have any part of my arsenal available, I can be ready in less than five seconds…… That’s why.
Comment by eeyore — June 24, 2012 @ 1:44 pm
eeyore, ” Perhaps it’s the paranoia that increases with age.” I’m not sure if it is paranoia or the realization of a far different society we live in now. I’m 65 in a couple of months and like you, I’m not the young man I was years ago. But I carry an equalizer, that makes me and any older person like me someone to recon with. Arizona has the right idea, give everyone the right to carry; the best deterent for buttheads who might otherwise bully smaller or older people. When you never know who might be packing, it is surprising how ‘nice’ people can be!
Comment by Bill — June 24, 2012 @ 2:02 pm
I have always carried a concealed side arm. The Great state of Ky has given me a Lic. to do so as well as thr U.S.A. If you have the legal right to carry and do not you are no better off than a sheep lead to slaughter. Since I was born 74 yrs. ago guns have always been a part of my life. I was taught at young age all guns were to be treated witj resp-ect because they are loaded. What is all this B.S. of the Govt. or Pres taking away our guns?? I have and I am sure other have guns that are not registered bcause they were purchased before NICS. came into being so you the bhell knows what I have so how can they take them away.. All this bull is from the NRA to help Dealers sell more guns and make more cash. No way do I beleive the Feds will ever try to collect our guns!!!
Comment by tommy gene — June 24, 2012 @ 3:39 pm
tommy gene, with 74 years under your belt it seems like you’d be a lot smarter. We’re the only country left that can legally own firearms and the PTB are trying everything they can to take that RIGHT away from us. Look at the failed “fast and furious” plan. Had that been successful we’d be one step closer to England, Australia et.al., where only the government and other crooks have guns, and crime has increased one hundredfold. George Soros is buying up all the American gun manufacturing plants and closing them down – if they can’t legally take them away, they’ll just keep us from buying them!!! I’m buying everything I can afford and then some, for me, my family, and for idiots who don’t know what’s happening and who will later WISH they had weapons. I intend to be ready when TSHTF and it will, your government guarantees it!!
Comment by Ed West — June 24, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
Ed West…….”We’re the only country left that can legally own firearms” YOU are so right, it amazes me that people, especially those as old as 74 don’t have a clue to what is happening! The only defense we have is a conservative majority in both houses and a conservative president in the White House! But the ignorant will not understand until it is too late. Thank God there are wiser men and women among us! If Obama has taught this country anything, it is what fools the majority can be when they vote from hatred instead of the common good. Well, now we have 15 trillion dollars we have to make up because of a foolish mistake in voting Obama in office. Live and learn, lets hope that lesson sticks for a long time to come!
Comment by Bill — June 24, 2012 @ 5:22 pm
Follow-up. tommy gene: copy and paste and watch the below video. 7 minutes of truth about gun control by Bill Whittle.
http://beforeitsnews.com/story/2298/848/This_One_Is_Awesome._Bill_Whittle_Nails_Fast_And_Furious_In_This_Short_Video.html
Comment by Ed West — June 24, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
Tommy Gene; I’m your age and have learned my vulnerbilities. because of age. I DON’T CARE HOW YOUNG a person may be, please understand that if BO is re-elected he will have an opportunity to select at least one more of the supreme court justices who will be liberal and vote to virtually eleminate the 2nd ammendment. I have a bumper sticker on my truch that says “GUN CONTROL WORKS” FOLLOWED BY PICTURES OF STALIN, MAO, HITLER AND OTHER DICTATORS. Don’t you see that this could happen here? HISTORY REPEATS IT SELF BECAUSE OUR OWN HISTORY BEGINS THE DAY WE ARE BORN. UNLESS YOU STUDY HISTORY THAT OCCURRED BEFORE YOUR BIRTHDAY AND IF YOU CHOOSE TO NOT STUDY HISTORY YOU WILL REMAIN REMAIN IGNORANT OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN. THIS POTUS IS HELL BENT ON TURNING THIS COUNTRY INTO SOCIALISTS/COMMUNSTS NATION.HE LOOKS AT OUR CONSTITUTION AS A DOCTRINE OF NEGATIVE LIBERTITIES. HE ACTUALLY SAID THAT. AND BELIEVES THAT IN HIS HEART.
Comment by Richard — June 24, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
Who is going to come take the guns away? The military? They know the Constitution also. Lots of military folks like guns. Unless a president establishes martial law, and Congress won’t do that unless the Taliban are the bad guys in a Red Dawn scenario, it would be an unlawful order. No? Are your local police going to do it? Again, there might be some reluctance to counter the 2nd Amendment without significant justification. A nation-wide confiscation? How the hell will they do that, especially with police forces being cut back due to budgetary contraints. I suppose it could happen, but I just can’t see how they could pull it off. Forget politics, logistics, personnel, FUNDING, are but a few barriers. The only way for our government to get ALL of our guns, regardless of who the president is, would be for us to surrender them, and the chance of that happening is on a par with the lifespan of a snowball in Hell. Obama does not have the political power to pull it off. He didn’t even have it when he was elected, and he certainly does not have it now. He would face a Congressional and citizen backblast of biblical proportions. Hell, Reagan could not have done it. I put the chances of a Nazi-like nation-wide confiscation just behind the chances of the zombie apocalypse everyone is afraid of.
Comment by John — June 24, 2012 @ 8:29 pm
John, you’re one of the MOAs. HIDE AND WATCH!!!!!!!
Comment by Ed West — June 24, 2012 @ 8:35 pm
John……”The only way for our government to get ALL of our guns, regardless of who the president is, would be for us to surrender them, and the chance of that happening is on a par with the lifespan of a snowball in Hell” So true, but ‘what if’ all guns were banned? Now, that could happen, and the penalties for anyone caught with a gun were so severe families would be torn apart as their husbands, fathers, sons, realitves were imprisoned for years for such an offense? How many of you gun slingers would strut your stuff then? That could happen, just get another liberal on the Supreme Court, a liberal house and senate and Obama in the White House for another four long expensive years! You may have your guns, but what good would they do you? Even if you shot an intruder……you would set yourself up for jail time. I have always said I would rather rot in jail and take a butthead down then have the torment of losing a family member because I was not prepared………but what if just owning a gun were a felony. Your job would be gone, your house would be in jeprody, your family would suffer economically. You got the rocks to face that kind of ‘gun control’? Is the lifespan of that snowball getting longer?
Comment by Bill — June 24, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
Bill, I too will defend myself and my family first, and deal with the legal/monetary fallout after, if my weapons and training have caused me to prevail. Simply put, I don’t subscribe to the apocalyptic/end-of-the-world/doomsday/zombie, NWO, Jewish, Obama, Rubio, etc. takeover philosophy and lifestyle. Only history will tell, and you and I can differ on our outlooks while we agree on the need to continue our support of gun ownership.
Ed West, to me a MOA is a Military Operations Area. I spent a fair amount of time flying around in them during 20 years of active duty. If, as I suspect, your MOA is something else..well, I’ve been called worse, and I’ll get over this too.
To the current crop of active/guard/reserve and new vets, thank you for your service. I pray that this country supports you during and after your service, you deserve no less.
Out.
Comment by John — June 24, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
Marc:
Have heard and read accounts that point to the Norsemen prior to the native Americans that may well have migrated from Asia to the contenent.
Good call sir…
Comment by William — June 25, 2012 @ 9:13 am
Roger:
I agree with your remarks as I have suffered the slings last week fro those who are here to disrupt the discourse.
Now being a shooter have you ever purchased a piece, sorry old Navy habit for weapon naming, from the Fulton Armory. I was reading the ad about the M14 versions and I was wondering if you had any experience or knew anyone that had procured one of these pieces?
Also anyone out there reloading .338 Lapua’s? I was wondering if anyone had trouble with the Nornady brass for reloading. Buying the brass from overseas is getting pricey and may have a problem on deliveries in the months to come.
Comment by William — June 25, 2012 @ 9:19 am
eeyore:
Well stated. Looking at the Scandanavian countries they require gun ownership and also mandintory training. It used to be a family practice in this country that has suddenly taken a back seat to soccer.
You are right though you need to take responsibility for your life and for your families, most defensive moves end up being losing moves. That history has proved to us time and time again.
Comment by William — June 25, 2012 @ 9:27 am
It’s almost at that point here in California,
Heck I go to buy a 1858 blackpowder through a auction and people won’t sell it to me
because of where I live. Even pre 1889 guns.
And next I think a 10 day waiting period is in the works here to purchase ammo.
I’ve lived here for 56 years and when they 1st wanted you to turn in your SKS’s I thought
what the hell is going on here, and it’s just gotton worse.
Comment by Ahappycamper — June 25, 2012 @ 11:04 am
Ahappycamper……..”what the hell is going on here,” That’s easy, what’s going on is a state run by bleeding heart liberals who border on socialism. I lived in California for 38 years, was 10 years old in 1959 when California was pristine. Look at it now! They even brought back Jerry Moonbeam Brown to run it into the ground even more. Arnie’s hands were tied by a liberal state house and senate. If there is chaos in the street it will begin in California first, and it will begin in low income ethnic areas first. The Occupy dummies are just free loaders, but the ethnic gangs are killers. Many will laugh at what I write and thumb their noses at it all as they drive their ‘Beamers’ down the street……until they lose what they fear the most……protection from the law!
Comment by Bill — June 25, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
I have guns, I need more ammunition. I will not trade gold after the “zombies come”, I will trade bullets.
Comment by MSG John Laigaie — June 25, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
William, Never bought a piece from Fulton. I am to old to disassemble and reaasemble an M anything. I am able to take care of my AK and Glocks because of there construction but if they have more than 7 parts I’m lost LOL. My son was a military contractor and gave me the AK because he knew it wold be easier to service, have you considered one of them?
For the rest of you out there, it isn’t someone comming to our house to get our guns it’s a matter of making things unavalible………
Comment by Roger — June 25, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
bad pres, bad banks, no green cards, = guns and gold. 12ga,7.62x54r, 9mm, 44mag, 22mag
Comment by dutch — June 25, 2012 @ 9:19 pm
The Republicans brought us the Patriot Act, the NDAA was a joint effort by Levin(D) and McCain(R), and the Democrats brought us the Assault Weapons Ban. Really, who’s better? You can’t polish a turd. I buy guns because a tank won’t fit in my bedroom.
Comment by Jeff — June 25, 2012 @ 9:20 pm
I am not a dooms day beliver but I am a realist.
If it hits the fan should Obie 1 get re-elected I think things are going to get real tough real fast.
I lice out in the country on 30 ac.
I have no doubt that theives and looters will target homes like mine because of the remotness–althought it would be a BIIIIIIG mistake.
I have my share of guns and more than my share of ammo.
Should I be FORCED to protect me and mine then so be it.I hope I have the oppertunity to do some major target practicing in the days ahead , instead of the necessity of shoot to kill.
We will see soon.
God save the United States from polititiond and muslims.
Comment by Sandman — June 26, 2012 @ 12:48 am
In order; Obama, California and thier “common sense gun laws” getting worse by the day, self defense and prepardness, and of course shooting is fun.
Comment by Chris — June 26, 2012 @ 1:39 am
I enjoy having the right to purchase which ever firearms I wish, and I do so. I enjoy going out and shooting, an having home protection around. I purchase different firearms if I like them and it is one I would enjoy shootin. I am neither a collector or hobbist.I am a Viet Nam Vet and a born and breed 100% red blooded American and I have the right to bare arms.
Comment by shortypa — June 26, 2012 @ 2:34 am
Marc…….Give me one religion that does not teach supremism (which is not a word). As far as racism, what better example of it than our own American history? It was God who called his people the ‘Chosen’ people, not the Jews and God did indeed give Palestine to them according to the Bible. All the other incidents you list are not a result of any Israeli involvement. If anyone is showing racism, it is you with your hatred of Jews.
It was not Israelis who attacked this country, it was extremist Muslim factions, and who continue to try to explode bombs on airplanes, or cause havoc in our cities, not the Jews! Direct your hatred to those who wish to kill us, our enemy, not Jews! You are so hell bent and full of hate your post borders on insanity. You seem to have it all packaged up real neat and pretty, except for the ragged edges you leave hanging out which defines your hate.
You are to be commended for your service. And, as a fellow Vet I can only suggest you take advantage of the programs the VA has which might help you come to terms with your rage and anger. The VA’s mental health services are among the best available. I wish you well.
Comment by Bill — June 26, 2012 @ 5:14 am
Marc……….Look at what you wrote, and stand in front of a mirror and and read it to yourself. Listen to your voice and especially the tenor of your voice. Then call the VA’s mental health department and make an appointment to be seen and read this post to a counselor. I’m not a mental health professional, but I know sick when I read it. You need help Pal. I hope you take advantage of the VA’s free programs for Veterans. I wish you well.
Comment by Bill — June 26, 2012 @ 6:00 am
Roger:
Great suggestion. Had not thought about the KISS process for weapons but you may well be on to something there. Will look into it. Thank you for that suggestion.
Comment by William — June 26, 2012 @ 9:32 am
Marc Army Veteran:
First thank you for your service as it has insured my safety and my life.
Now as to the OWS Bill that you are chatting with, you might as well spit into the wind for that guy is here for one thing and one thing only, trouble maker. He or she probably does not own a firearm, has never been to the firing range nor had to live through the first kill which is the worst kill.
Save your breath the guy only want a pissing contest.
US Navy ASW Team – HS-3
Comment by William — June 26, 2012 @ 9:40 am
William……”. He or she probably does not own a firearm, has never been to the firing range nor had to live through the first kill which is the worst kill” You and Marc are two of a kind. For your information I’m a disabled Vietnam Vet service connected, and experienced my first kill in 1969 and I live 3 miles from my firing range and have enough weapons to supply a small nation. Pull your head out. You can believe that radical bullshit and hate Jews for what whatever it gets you. You might wish to join Marc at the VA Mental Health Clinic, I hear they have a two for one offer this month! You both talk crazy and expect everyone to agree with you, just foolish!
Comment by Bill — June 26, 2012 @ 9:54 am
Because tensions in this country are higher than anything I’ve ever read about dating back to the Civil War. I have never heard of this country being as divided as it is now with the exception of the Civil War. I honestly fear that being in my 30′s puts me in a time frame that I very well might see a second revolution or civil war in my lifetime. Just look at some of the hateful arguing going on in these very comments. People are fed up and picking sides. I’ll be on the side of freedom and liberty and opposing the “left’s” coveted dictator ship they call socialism or progressiveness. If you don’t think history repeats itself, you are blind my friends.
Comment by Dave — June 26, 2012 @ 10:56 am
Marc…..”but I will say that I DO NOT expect everyone to just take my word for anything I say here!” Sure you do, that is why you comment and preach, you seem to know it all and want everyone to see things your way. You think because people disagree they don’t know anything? Yeah, I was in Vietnam, and ate enough Agent Orange while in Siagon much less out in the jungle. The US didn’t have a clue as to how dangerous it was……..but that is war Marc. Shit happens! That war was fought to make money for the fat cats and Johnson let it happen, then wimped out and got a lot of our men killed as a result. Your comments about the “Kosher version” expose you as nothing more than someone who is hate driven. What happened Marc, your parents didn’t have the money to have you curcumcised so you take it out on the Jews? You need to pull up your big boy pants move on. You say you were in the military, didn’t you learn, ‘it’s your bag, you drag it’? You are free to believe whatever you like, that is freedom, we have choices. So stop trying to push yours down everyone throat
Comment by Bill — June 26, 2012 @ 3:22 pm
@Marc:
Save your breath with ol’ straw man Bill. No matter what you say to him,may be, he WILL twist it into something inflammatory and ridiculous.
I would save your time conversing with someone who is a wee bit more rational.
Comment by s.ken — June 26, 2012 @ 4:12 pm
Marc…….” Unlike you it seems, I prefer to learn REAL TRUTH, not more (KOSHER) lies!” Your comments expose you, your rambling posts define you. You sir, are a few french fries short a Happy Meal. A diabtribe of a mad man is what you have written, wild, silly, rantings of a practicing racist and anti-semite . “Call a “spade a spade”? You think that sick childish code is hard to understand? This is the ‘truth’ you want everyone to find out for themselves? The truth is, you need professional help, that is the truth.
Comment by Bill — June 26, 2012 @ 5:43 pm
Rick…..” My Grandfather was in a special operations group that routinely operated behind enemy lines in WWII.” I understand what you mean Rick, being prepared with wepaons and survival gear is not enough, you have to be functionally prepared not just equipment wise. And in todays world that is not easy. Like your Grandfather, I had three Uncles on both sides of my family serve in WWII, they call them our ‘Greatest Generation’ and it is so true. We live in a completely different world today then they did, and we are not nearly as prepared as they were. I believe the worst thing that could have happened to our youth was when they stopped the draft. We can see the results of two generations not learning any discipline in this ‘me’ world we live in today. Defending yourself and family against intruders and theives is one thing, but defending yourself against an ultra-liberal people is another. Just read today on this site where Google has taken away our right to look up gun or ammunition sites. Little by little they are taking away our rights, taking away our country, no bullet will stop that. But we can fight it in the voting booths by voting in conservative politicians who believe in our Constitution and the rights of free people.
Comment by Bill — June 28, 2012 @ 2:47 pm
Lot more concerned about home and personal security, not only for myself, but for my wife as well. Had her take a women’s defensive handgun class and intend to get CCW permits for both of us. Too many stories in the news these days about muggings, strong arm robberies, and afraid for her to even go to Wal-Mart after dark. Plus, I think Obama and his crew are trying their best to do away with our ability to obtain the guns and ammunition we need.
Comment by Gerald — July 1, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
I have fun shooting at the range with my senior pals. It’s half about shooting and learning about guns and half camaraderie. The gun laws in the state of CA are constantly chipping away at gun rights(SB249 is the latest assault). Consequently, any investment made in guns and ammunition is a good investment as prices continue to go up and gun laws induce one to buy because you are certain it is only going to get worse. Most other sports equipment and tools lose most of its value over time. Firearms and ammunition at the very least will be worth nearly what you paid for it and sometimes even more. If I could have stock piled gasoline 10 years ago, I would have. So all in all, between the political and economic climates, home defense, fun shooting with friends and the small investment my children can liquidate, it’s not an unreasonable expenditure.
Comment by Joe — July 1, 2012 @ 1:58 pm
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Comment by Chris — July 2, 2012 @ 12:12 am
seeing as how both candidates for presidency have a long history of f**king with the rights of gun owners its no surprise gun sales are up. Just waiting for the general populous to wise up.
Comment by mad pete — July 2, 2012 @ 7:26 am
@several comments
Bill you win the prize, your first; If you truly believe everything you’ve said, well, I feel sorry for you.
@Marc C. Daniele — sounds like you’ve reached your limit of BS. Just a thought, you might want to save some of that hostility for when it truly counts.
@To the rest — you better get prepared for any and all situations, if you don’t, you won’t make this mistake but once.
Happy 4th
Rick J
Comment by Rick J — July 3, 2012 @ 1:21 pm
” Bill you win the prize, your first; If you truly believe everything you’ve said, well, I feel sorry for you.” Rich, save your sympathy for some who really needs it, I don’t. One of the pleasures and freedoms of being a man in this country is to have opinions, state them as you wish, to and to hell with anyone who don’t like it. You wish a happy 4th, any idea why? What does that day really stands for? From your posts I don’t I don’t think you really do. Being prepared is a good thing, being able to handle oneself when the time come is quite another. Toting big guns don’t mean a damn thing if you don’t when to or not to use them. That mistake you speak of is one many will not dare make or take easily.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 3, 2012 @ 3:32 pm
I buy mostly buy for sport/hobby and my distrust of our elected officials. I DO NOT TRUST THE PIED PIPPER, (Obama) AND THE RATS, Congress any further than I could pick up the White House and throw it around the world!!!
Comment by Matt — July 3, 2012 @ 8:20 pm
I mainly buy firearms for benchrest and trap competition, however I DO NOT TRUST
Comment by Richard — July 3, 2012 @ 8:36 pm
I mainly purchase firearms for trap and benchrest competition’s. Also
Comment by Richard — July 3, 2012 @ 8:38 pm
I shoot trap, benchrest and 180/360 pistol cometitions. ALSO I DO NOT TRUST THE CURRENT RESIDENT OF 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND NEVER WILL!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Asa — July 3, 2012 @ 8:43 pm
I have bought firearms to help protect my family from the crazies in militias. People that think they, as unelected entities, know what is best for us are a huge threat to the USA. It is you guys with 25 rifles and 50,000 rounds that worry me, not the US government. People that think they can take on the US Armed Forces are the scariest.
This and the damn gangs in my area along with the possible collapse of the Rule of Law prompted me to buy firearms.
Comment by Clint — July 5, 2012 @ 5:52 pm
Clint…..” It is you guys with 25 rifles and 50,000 rounds that worry me, not the US government” Clint, it is the government that will take your Second Amendment rights from you not the guys with the guns and ammo. And they won’t have to fire a shot to do it. And it is the guys who have only a hand gun and one magazine that will try and take what you have because they are unprepared. By the way, I love your movies!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 5, 2012 @ 6:28 pm
@Clint: You have a very good point. There is a very good possibility that some people (a lot of them appear to be on this forum) will use a WROL situation as an opportunity to enforce their own laws and beliefs upon others. These “patriots” might single out and ostracize anyone who doesn’t fit their description of what a true “patriot” should be whether it’s their religion, political allegiance, color, etc.
Everyone thinks that hordes of ethnic gangs descending upon their peaceful neighborhoods will be the main threat when in reality, you have to keep your eye on your neighborhood “sheep dogs” as well.
Case in point, Yugoslavia– for decades neighbors from various ethnic origins lived peacefully together until the Yugoslav government collapsed then suddenly those same neighbors who literally grew up together began raping and killing each other by the thousands.
To me a heavily armed “sheep dog” with an authority/Napoleon complex is just as dangerous as any gangbanger.
Obviously not all people who call themselves patriots are like this, but people should be aware of the ones that are.
Comment by s.ken — July 5, 2012 @ 10:47 pm
It’s a good question… I buy firearms so that I can learn how to use them. I learn how to use them, so that when it comes time to put my skills to the test, I know what to do and how to do it. I enjoy the benefits of our second ammendment and look forward to improving my skillset with future purchases. Yes, the current administration and its decisions since inception have ‘stoked’ me to buy more than I probably need at this point in time. I fear that too many Americans have forgotten what the government is there for. Not to ‘take care of us’ by taking control of our daily lives. But to carry out that which we believe as a people. I knew going into it that Obama and his minions were very anti-gun – which is why I voted for McCain. However, I never thought that we would see another ‘Watergate’ scenario again. With ‘Operation Fast & Furious’, it seems history is repeating itself. Thus, I’m not really worried about riots should he be ousted from office – but, I’m prepared nonetheless… The Martin/Zimmerman case is ‘eye-candy’ for the politically uninformed. 2nd degree murder…? No way… 2nd degree manslaughter is the best they could hope to get – and even that’s a stretch. Blacks in an uproar over the possible not-guilty vote for Zimmerman…? I hope not, however, possible… But, I’m prepared nonetheless. Preparation is key to survive anything life has to throw at an individual. I, for one, don’t like being unprepared.
Comment by Casper — July 6, 2012 @ 6:49 am
Just read some of the comments above and you want have to ask why gun sales are up……….
Comment by Joey — July 6, 2012 @ 7:02 am
Nice SYOP trying to scare people……….gOT BIG NEWS FOR ALL OF YOU TRAITEROUS THUGS
THERE ARE LITTERALLY millions OF US
YOUR CRIMINALS RUN AMUKWITH NO CONSTITUTIONAL POWER OR AUTHORITY TO DO ANYTHING YOUR DOING
CONSTITUTION IS CLEAR…..AS LONMG AS THERE IS A FRAUD USURPING THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT CONGRESS AND THE SENATE
CAN PASS NO LAWS……ANYTHING THAT IS REPUGNANT TO THE CONSTITUTION IS NULL AND VOID ….MILLIONS OF US ARE WELL TRAINED MY FREIND……JUST REMEMBER YOUR THE ONE ENCITING THIS BLOODSHED TO COME…….THIS IS NOT 1776 AND WE DO NOT HAVE MUSKETS! mOST LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE MILITARY WILL BE BEHIND US AND WE WILL CLEAN HOUSE AND YOU WILL ANSWERE TO THE LAW!! OR HANGED AT EVERY TREE WE FIND YOU FOR YOUR TREASON……..
THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IN THE CONSTITUTION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR….IT GIVES US THE PEOPLE OF THIS NATION THE RIGHT TO RISE UP AGAINST A TYRANOUS CORRUPT CRIMINAL GOVERNMENT SUCH AS WE HAVE HERE TODAY AND REMOVE IT BY ANY AND ALL MEANS NECESSARY AND REP[LACE IT WITH REPRESENTITIVES THAT ARE BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE AS IT SHOULD BE…..THEY HAVE VIOLATED THEIR OATHS HAVE KNOWINGLY ALLOWED A FRAUD nwoER TO USURP THE OFFICE IN THEIR FINAL ATTEMPT TO CRASH THE ECONOMY ….GOT NEWS FOR ALL OF YOU WEATHER YOUR SUCCESSFUL IN CRASHING THE USA OR NOT WE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TAKE OUR NATION, OUR BIRTHRIGHT FOR WE ARE A BREED LIKE NO OTHER. LINCOLN STATED THAT WE ARE THE MASTERS OF BOTH CONGRESS AND THE COURTS AND BY OUR BIRTHRIGHT WE ARE DUTY BOUND TO RISE UP NOT TO OVER THROW OUR GOVERNMENT TO TO OVERTHROW AND REMOVE THOSE THAT ARE PERVERTING IT AND OUR CONSTITUTION…..ALL CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS HAVE VIOLATED THEIR SACRED OATHS, THEY KNOW OBAMA IS A FRAUD AND YET CONTINUE TO COVER AND SUPPORT THEIR NWO AGENDA….THEY HAVE ALL COMMITTED TREASON AT SO MANY LEVELS ITS NOT FUNNY, THEY HAVE STOLEN EMBEZZLED AND PYRAMID SCHEMED AWAY OUR WEALTH VIOLATED THE RICO STATUTES AND THE lOGAN ACT WHICH FORBIDS OUR REPRESENTITIVES FROM MEETING IN SECRET WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS PLANNING THE DEMISE OF THE USA BEHIND OUR BACKS….IN ORDER FOR THEM TO “ATTEMPT” TO SHOVE THE NWO UP OUR ASSES THEY HAVE TO DISARM US FIRST AND IF WE CANNOT FIGHT BACK AGAINST TYRANNY BY INFRINGING ON OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS TILL THEIR GONE WHICH IN ITSELF IS AN ATTACK ON AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THEN WE BECOME SLAVES…GOVERNMENTS WORLD WIDE AFTER DISARMING THEIR PEOPLE HAVE MURDERED MILLIONS FOR EVIL PURPOSES …..NO i SAY TO ALL IN OUR SUPREME COURT WE WILL NOT BE DISARMED AND WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ONE MORE INCH IN THE TYPE OF WEAPONS WE OWN TODAY….OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN INFILTRATED AND IS NO LONGER ON THE SIDE OF THE PEOPLE SO IT WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME TO FIND YOU STRIPPING US OF WHAT LEFT OF THE 2ND AMENDMENT WE HAVE LEFT….WE WILLNOT GIVE UP MULTIPLE ROUND MAGAZINES AND WE WILL NOT GIVE UP SEMI AUTO WEAPONS
IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DISARM WE WILL UNLEASH THE MASSES AGAINST YOU AND REMOVE YOU ALL FROM DC AND REPLACE YOU ALL WITH NEW REPRESENTITIVES WHILE YOU HANG AT THE GALLOWS FOR YOUR TREASON TO YOUR NATIONS AND THE CONSTITUTION…..IT DOES NOT TAKE A SCIENTIST TO CONNECT THE DOTS OF THE NWO AGENDA AND ALL YOU ARE DOING AND HAVE DONE SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE fEDERAL RESERVE TO LAYOUT YOUR FOUNDATION TO THE NWO BEHIND THE BACKS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE…..WE ARE IN A STRANGE WAY GLAD THIS HAS HAPPENED BECAUSE YOU HAVE ALL REARED YOUR UGLY HEADS…WE KNOW WHO ALL OF YOU ARE, WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE WHERE YOU WORK WHERE YOU PLAY SO DON’T BE SO COCKY FOR YOU WILL FALL LIKE FLIES…………WE ARE THE SHEEP DOGS….WE ARE HERE TO PROTECT THE SHEEP AND CONFRONT THE WOLVES
SEMPERFI
Comment by Dino — July 8, 2012 @ 11:57 am
Wow. I made a small comment a few days ago. Got some well thought out comments afterwards.
Now I see a bunch of hate.
@Dino and the rest. Here is a question: Just who is going to determine which laws are constitutional? You and the rest of the folks consumed by hate?
No thanks, you do not speak for me. Run for office if you want to really change things.
What? To hard you say? Easier to pop off a few rounds at someone that is “not like you”? And you call yourselves Americans.
I see a lot of scary comments about Liberals and Socialism and Obama not being a legitimate President.
I have lived and worked in several “Socialist” countries. I worked on the factory floors with the “Regular” folks. I can tell you this for a fact, I never found anyone that was unhappy with the system. Not one in 25 years. Sure, they mumbled a bit about high taxes but who doesn’t?
As for Obama answer this: How did they go back in time and put his birth announcement, government style, in the Honolulu papers? OK, he changed his name in Indonesia. Have you ever been to Indonesia? I have and if you don’t “fit in” you are in trouble. That is in large part because they have no separation of Church and State. God help you if you don’t follow Islam and have an Islam sounding name! A name like Barry wont get you in trouble but a name like Barak will if you are a Christian.
Come on people! Drop all this hate and talk to each other! Turn off Rush, Insanity, Savage-Wiener, Beck and the rest of the hate mongers and talk for craps sake!
Comment by Clint — July 8, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
Clint. Yep, I expressed concern earlier about people using their guns to enforce their own laws and ideology upon others and god help the ones who don’t fall in line or “fit the bill”.
Last time I checked, countries that were run like that were typically not nice places to live.
Comment by s.ken — July 8, 2012 @ 4:27 pm
Clint…..”Drop all this hate and talk to each other! Turn off Rush, Insanity, Savage-Wiener, Beck and the rest of the hate mongers and talk for craps sake!” Yeah, lets stop all this hate talk…….hipocrate! Lets all be panty waist liberals and pound our guns into share plows, and you can be the first jack-ass to pull one!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 8, 2012 @ 4:39 pm
sKen…..”I expressed concern earlier about people using their guns to enforce their own laws and ideology upon others and god help the ones who don’t fall in line or “fit the bill”. Last time I checked, countries that were run like that were typically not nice places to live.”
In almost every post I have read people have said they were ready to use their guns to ENFORCE our Constitution, not otherwise like you suggest. I don’t agree with everyone on everything they say, but I, like most share a love for this country and what it stands for. Obama is the first American President who has ever created such a divided nation and one president who has spent the tax payers money so wildly foolish. Bush spent 5 trillion in eight years, Obama has spend 5 trillion in 45 months! And I do argree with you, countries run like Obama is running this aren’t nice places to live. And that is why the people you throw under the bus are ‘up in arms’! You are talking about people who are patriots and have lived in this nation long enough to know the difference bewtween what it was for 236 years , and what Obama is trying to create! And we don’t like it!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 8, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
Really no one wants to see this nation turn into a State like Russia or Germany was, not to mention China.. But if we don’t wake up and take a stand we will be no different than Germany in the late 1930 and if you paid attention to your history call the people of Germany lost everything and was controlled by the government… I don’t want that, not for me or my children or their children..Our present government think that we as individuals can make a good decision for ourselves so they want to be that one to do it… I have grown up with weapons since I was a child and then in the military and up to now and I believe that the 2nd Admin. is about to be taken away from us.. Question to ask yourself is that if we let the government take our weapons away will they also abide with that ruling???? I sincerely don’t think so, so who will have the control, it won’t be you!!!! Japan didn’t attack the U.S. because they knew that the American people all had weapons in their homes.. The American people used them for fun and for hunting and yes protection.. The Japanese military knew this very well and knew they would have a much bigger fight on their hands than over seas.. I have freedom because I have that right to bear arms, and when someone takes that right away I am no longer free… I would love to see this world live in peace and no wars anywhere but it won’t happen and it can’t happen.. If your a Bible believing Christian you know what I am talking about…I love my weapons and I am collecting more, along with the ammunition.. I hope that I will never have to use my weapon to protect my family or fellow man but I will.. Our president is a person that want to take thing away from us while he and his kind are able to have the best.. Sort of like Socialism, or Communism… If that is what you want I will let you step to the head of the line and that will give me plenty of time to save my family and my self…
Comment by Glen — July 8, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
“FROM MY COLD DEAD HAND!” Charlton Heston
Comment by Frank Citizen — July 8, 2012 @ 10:45 pm
I share the same sentiment as Charlton Heston… No one will ever take my guns away from me while I am still alive… not EVER!
Comment by Captain James C. Green — July 8, 2012 @ 11:27 pm
Bill Felix:
Bill you are utilizing good common sense. Like a few others out here have spoken about American values and why they enjoy target shooting with their son or daughter there are those out here that just want to stir up trouble. Bill Realize who they are and let them vent don’t get caught up in the stupidity of their words.
Have a great day and remember there is no more fun than an hour or two with your daughter teaching her to shoot.
Comment by William — July 9, 2012 @ 9:38 am
1) The Government cannot do anything right.
2) The Government is going to take our 200 million guns.
3) Logic is a rare commodity.
Comment by Clint — July 9, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
William…..” Bill Realize who they are and let them vent don’t get caught up in the stupidity of their words. Have a great day and remember there is no more fun than an hour or two with your daughter teaching her to shoot.”
The temptation is too great to allow stupidty to go unchallenged. As long as they think everyone agrees with them, they continue to talk out of their butts because their mouths know better. I always strive to have great day, yesterday I wenet to the range, it was Colt 45 day! Today I went to the gym, and later I’m going trout fishing. I would give just about anything to have daughter I can teach to shoot. God in his infinte wisdom gave me three boys; who are grown now. But I have a grand son and grand daughter I will take out when they are a bit older.
Thank you for the kind words. I think most of those who cry “out of my cold dead hands” would soil their linen once challegned and looking down the barrel of gun. Let us pray that never happens in this country, and let us be prepared to keep it that way.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 9, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
Clint…..”1) The Government cannot do anything right. 2) The Government is going to take our 200 million guns. 3) Logic is a rare commodity.”
Once again, two bricks shy a load comment. Why don’t you ask Canada, Germany, and Japan about your comment. No one from the government will come knocking at your door how correct you are………but laws can be passed which makes anyone who owns a gun a felon! Yes, some wise guy said he would bury his guns………then what, gonna dig them up when someone breaks in your house, then go to jail for protecting yourself? Wise up Clint, the answer is easy……..elect conservative politicans who respect the Constitution! They are both Democrat and Republican, Independent and Libretarians, as long as their loyalties are for our Constitution. Don’t stand flat footed and know no one will take your liberties away as they are doing it. Try opening up your eyes instead of your ‘cyber’ mouth!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 9, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
Gee whiz Bill Felix, do you know me? Uhhhh, no.
The Constitution is the single greatest document ever written, can we agree on that?
We do have the second Amendment. Only 1 amendment has been repealed in 236 years. OK, I agree that the last 4 administrations starting with Regan seem to be doing their best at ripping up what W called “just a goddamn piece of paper”. However I think it would take a miracle to pass any law outlawing basic guns. ”Assault” rifles is another story but that even gets mired in legal mud. What exactly IS an “Assault” rifle? Who defines it? I digress….
Sorry Bill, it will be a cold day in hell before I vote for a so-called conservative, not this crop anyway. I miss Ike, the last real, reasonable, conservative. The present crop is a bunch of corrupt lemmings. There ONLY goal is to bring down the government and point fingers at Obama to get rid of, well, the Black man in The White House. The economy, healthcare, wars who cares!
Yes Bill, before you blow a cork, the present bunch of so-called liberals are just as corrupt, no question. It is just that MY beliefs follow a liberal path much more than a conservative path. I am still an American, a good, law abiding American just like you. Yes, I too own firearms and want to keep them. That’s right, us wine sipping, hot tubing, Prius driving, tree hugging, climate change believing, Roe v. Wade upholding liberals own guns too!
So now what? How do we, you and me, get rid of the corruption in DC? An armed invasion? I think not.
What we need to do is sit down, talk this mess out and come up with a plan instead of pointing fingers. A few beers would also help….
Comment by Clint — July 9, 2012 @ 2:13 pm
Clint…..”However I think it would take a miracle to pass any law outlawing basic guns. ”Assault” rifles is another story but that even gets mired in legal mud. What exactly IS an “Assault” rifle? Who defines it?”
I think you answered your own question………that miracle you believe would never happen, has already happened. My Ruger M77 308 Winchester was classified as an “Assualt Rifle”! What is to stop the panty waist liberals from defining a ‘dressed’ 10/22 as the same. And it is not far fetched to imagine a ban on all hand guns some day either. Like I said, look around you and open your eyes. The Government just got the nod from the Supreme Court to order every American to HAVE to buy what they want you to. How far a stretch would it be to take away from you what they don’t want you to have? That my misguided friend is the work of liberals! Being a good American has nothing to do with what you drive or drink, hug, soak your ass in, or your pro-life or pro killing of the unborn. It has to do with the rights of the people as described by our Consitiution. How do we get rid of the corruption, just like we eat an elephant one friging bite at a time, one election at a time, one bleeding heart liberal who wishes to give this country away and kick the can down the road booted out of office. We don’t need an armed invasion, we need an invasion of voters who can look past silly ass notions of ‘voting for FDR’ because your daddy did and vote for the welfare of this country as it was deisgned by our Forefathers. Harry Truman is one of my heros. He was a Democrat and he would be a Republican today by his Democrat standards more than any liberal Democrtat today is by Harry’s standard! The old Democrat Party is dead and what is left is liberals running amuck. I’m a conservative, and I don’t hate Gays, I believe they have a right to marry, I am pro-life because it’s right not because Rush Limbaugh said so. I’ll hug a tree but won’t it it stand in the way of a man’s God given rights. I’m also a conservationist, but I’m for the pipeline that will get us off foreign oil. I love animals but those little Pigme Reindeer will just have to cope as we drill in An War! This nation is made of people and those people have rights, the land and the water is their entitlement, and the right to make a living as long at it doesn’t enfringe on anyone else. We don’t need to sit down and talk, we need to sit down and think of what our founders intended, and then do what is right, then and only then will we change Washington. Once the people have the understanding THEY call the shots, then things will change. And we need to point fingers, point fingers at anyone who does not follow our Constitution, or is corrupt, and then, point them towards the door! If your waiting for every politican to be a Thomas Jefferson, you got a long wait Clint, and in the mean time, we will lose this country. Wise up before it’s too late.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 9, 2012 @ 3:24 pm
First, the “Obamacare” law was modeled after Mr. Willard M. Romney’s plan for Massachusetts, fines and all.
Second, liberals are not pantywaists HOWEVER the so-call liberal “leaders” are, no argument there.
Third NO ONE is pro-abortion, not one single person. Pro-killing babies? Bill come on!!! I just believe the government should stay out of a woman’s womb. I thought all you conservatives were for less government intrusion.
Well, it has been fun bantering back and forth. We, as Americans, need to do more of this as long as it is civil.
OK, I need to go do some chores. Believe it or not I need to change the oil in my Prius and my Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3 l diesel with Banks Power and Super Chips calibration, BTS transmission and Detroit Truetrac differential. What? A wimp has a real truck??? (Smile here Bill)
Oh ya, I need to check my 30-06, Mini-14 and 12 gauge, it has been humid here on the Left Coast.
Comment by Clint — July 9, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
Clint……”NO ONE is pro-abortion, not one single person. Pro-killing babies? Bill come on!!! I just believe the government should stay out of a woman’s womb.”
No one is pro-abortion? Then why are there 1.3 million abortions done every year the US? I believe in Pro-choice, I believe every woman should have a choice………to choose to protect themselves against unwanted pregnancy! All really intelligent women would not do less! You change your own oil……..what a man. I have that covered in my warranty. I have a little 6 cylinder with Eco-Boost Ford PU. Diesel is too damn noisy! As far as my weapons, all I will admit to is Colt Commander 45 auto. If anyone wants to know more, come look in my safe!
What do you refer to as the left coast? Looking at a topical map of the US, that would be California, Oregon, or Washington. If I had to bet, I’d say California, the liberal Mecca! I actually have a house in Southern California but spend most of my time in Nevada, where you can buy any kind of gun you desire, legally. You can conceal carry without a hassel, and it is lawful here to carry a concealed hand gun in your car. The state considers your car and extention of your home. Only Arizona has more liberal (ohh what a naughty word) gun laws. You were saying the government can’t take your guns, well California will lock you up and melt the key if you have hollow point rounds in your gun…….yeah, the government can’t take your guns away, in a pigs butt!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 9, 2012 @ 5:27 pm
Bill Felix: Central Coast, California. I can see the houses that can see Eastwoods house from my house.
If you ask any of the 1.3 million if they wanted to have an abortion, I think you will find none say yes. Nobody does this because they want to, they HAD to and I think you will find most are morning the loss, not jumping for joy. At least that is the case with the few I know.
Been fun….
Comment by Clint — July 9, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
Clint……. If you ask any of the 1.3 million if they wanted to have an abortion, I think you will find none say yes. Nobody does this because they want to, they HAD to”
Had to? Your joking right? If they didn’t have a choice then what would they do? Ask any 15 year old who carries a condom in is back pocket why he HAD to use it, because he doesn’t have a choice! People do have choices and a choice to protect oneself is responsible anything else is not!
Tell Eastwood I said hello, we met once in San Jose; nice guy.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 9, 2012 @ 6:31 pm
I buy firearms because I am worried about the future. I have enough to protect my immediate family, and more. I have a small stock of ammunition, which I am always trying to grow. I fear our government. I heard a very pro-firearm friend of mine commenting about the law trying to be passed about owning more than 2 firearms, or more than a few weeks of food in the house. I thought he was being dramatic. Until I looked it up. When I told my wife, she went pale as a ghost. It is SCARY. Since people have been posting some interesting links on here, I have one for you all to check out. http://bankofamericasuck.com/ This in no way shape or form has any thing to do with B of A (Bank of America). It is a 29 minute video in the style of South Park. I am sharing it with all of my friends and family, and suggest you do the same. I currently have 9 firearms in my house. 3 .22lr, 2 9mm, 1 12ga, 1 7.62×39, 1 .308, and a .357 revolver. I have realized, as some other posters have, that I need to stop boasting to my neighbors and those in my community about what I have. When the time comes, I want people to forget about me. Not be a memory sticking out in their minds-for any reason. I am a vet, a father, and a husband. I have a CCW. My 10 and 8 year old children are learning how to shoot. My 3 year old is a bit young still, but soon…
Comment by Jared — July 12, 2012 @ 2:28 am
Marc……. This has been tried before. The NRA is in top of it and 57 U.S. Senators have pledged not to vote for it. Even though this UN Tready side steps the second amendment it has to be ratified by our senate. And, as long as we keep voting conservative politicians it will never happen. If you look at the cities who are now claiming bankruptcy you will notice they all have liberal majorities in city and state assemblies. These are the same kind of people who are pushing for this silly UN Tready!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 13, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
Marc…….” but personally I DO NOT trust ANY American “politician” today, PERIOD!” I can understand your frustration, but what is answer, how do we run this government with elected representation in the form of Congress and Senate? Answer is we can’t! We must elect those who we feel are best suited and best equipped to hold office; then watch them like a hawk! But again you allow your prejustice to fuel your anger. We have many good people serving now, we need to weed out the not so good, problem is with high liberal areas like New York and California that is tough to do, so we get Nancy Pelosis and Charles Shumers who are entrenched and pander to the unions for their votes with lavish contracts. We need to wake up but we need to do something other than complain. We need to get involved and get those people elected who can help this nation. Or, we can wait until you become King and rule this country your way.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 13, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
@Marc
Okay, gotcha; jews are the root of ALL evil. Check.
Comment by s.ken — July 14, 2012 @ 7:56 am
Marc……..”No offence, but you really have NO IDEA! You don’t see what is really going on!” Of course Marc, you are the only who does. Heavy is the crown of the King isn’t it? So what are YOU going to do about it, except whine? Should there be open season on Jewish bankers and all politicians? You have pin pointed the problem, so what is the solution other than “we need to wake up”!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 14, 2012 @ 9:07 am
Marc…….PNAC, Project for the New American Century. A Reaganite think tank headed up by the late William Crystal. And in my humble opinion, it is what this nation needs right now! These are the conculsions they came up with:
“we need to increase defense spending significantly if we are to carry out our global responsibilities today and modernize our armed forces for the future;
we need to strengthen our ties to democratic allies and to challenge regimes hostile to our interests and values;
we need to promote the cause of political and economic freedom abroad; [and]
we need to accept responsibility for America’s unique role in preserving and extending an international order friendly to our security, our prosperity, and our principles.”
Obviously the liberals don’t want anything to do with that, and as a result you can see what it has gotten us in the past 4 years. A panty waist approach to entitlements and kiss the ass of those who wish us dead hasn’t worked very well.
Other core member of PNAC were Richard Perle, Paul Wolfowitz, R. James Woolsey, Elliot Abrams, and John Bolton. I would follow John Bolton into hell, one of the smartest men in Washington. Bolton was the UNAmbassasor under Bush, William Crystol a neoconservative, Perle was a Pentagon advisor, Wolfowitz was Ambassador to Indodesia, Woolsey was head of the CIA, Abrams a foreign policy advsor to Bush. Men who served this country and had a better understanding of it’s poicies better than most. But wait, some of them were Jews! So in your eyes, they aren’t worthy. Shame on you!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 14, 2012 @ 9:42 am
Marc……”I don’t have ALL the answers”! Ain’t that the truth? Your diatribes of hate and racist childish grade school name calling makes a person believe your are loonie tunes. You are on the edge pal, you might consider getting some professional help. So tell me, is this Civil War going to be between Jews and who? Gentiles? Or Racists? If the whole of the Arab countries couldn’t take them down, you think you can? You have an audience for your nonsense and you playing the hell out of it aren’t you. You define yourself, you expose yourelf and it ain’t pretty. It must really suck to have to live with that much hate.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 14, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
Marc…..”One more thing, TAKE MONEY, GIFTS OUT OF US POLITICS!” Sorry Marc, but I send Romney money every month…….wait until after the election.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 14, 2012 @ 4:51 pm
Marc…….” Have fun in your FANTASY WORLD,” Oh Marx I will have fun. And you have fun making wallets, and pot holders at the funny farm.
Comment by Bill Felix — July 14, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
As is the case with most American’s, we take our freedoms and liberties for granted. I have had my Glock 9mm for many years and went to the range occasionally and enjoyed it. Fast forward to 2008 and this last December. After our current occupier of the White House was elected, I became an informed citizen. I spend lots of time reading up and researching things pertaining to our current environment. I obtained my CCW permit last December, watched an excellent DVD series titled “Bulletproof Mind” and go to the range every week. I recently bought an AR-15, I got my wife to the range for the first time in her life a month ago, got my daughter to the range a couple of weeks ago, and have a couple more weapons purchasses budgeted for.
Our Country was founded on the right to protect and defend yourself. I, as a former Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army took an oath to defend the Constitution of this great Country against “all enemies, foreign and domestic.” and that was a life long oath. I have also joined the Oathkeepers and a local organization to promote fishing and the outdoor sports for my daughter. It is time for all American’s to “WAKE UP” as our nation is headed down a treacherous path and our freedoms are being eroded rapidly.
There is one main reason the current Occupier of the White House studied Constitutional Law. He studied it to destroy our great republic and he is doing it at an alarming rate. The time may come when we have to make a choice to fight and die or live in a tyranical government. I know what my choice will be and I have many brothers and sisters in arms that will make the same choice.
To be born free is a privilege
To live free is an honor
To die free is a responsibility
God bless America
Comment by Cycling Foodman PA — July 15, 2012 @ 8:51 am
I buy guns for hunting and shooting and such. I carry a gun that I bought for the protection of what and for those I love. I have defended the country for the sake of my loved ones and those I don’t know and love. I will continue to carry, hunt, shoot and be prepared to defend my family, friends and the country I live in even if it means giving up my life.
With over 1 million cartel members reportedly to be in the US, 40,000 Iraqs in S. America in camps, gangs of all kinds everywhere, drug addicts and thiefs on our streets I could not do any thing else but be prepared for the worst of begginings and the best of an ending.
With the dire predictions of times ahead, (Black Panter Malik Schabaz (sic) saying there will be a shooting war and whites will be KILLED in their bed; women, children and men. His words not mine and that’s his mentality. NWO, o’bama cuts in defence comming (watch for them), hard financial times, fall of the Euro, and the list goes on. How could one not believe that purchacing a gun (or a few atleast) and a sizeable amount of ammo? Will it be necessary to defend ones self? will we form a malitia? Did one of our founding fathers say it is good to purge the political system occasionally? Could our current group of politicians that are so entrenched and out of touch with the “will of the people” need to be be replaced?
We all own, carry and will use our guns and spend our lives dearly if required I am sure. (Except for those jerks that read these posts and think this is some kind of joke and that we are raving mainiacs. Those are the ones that if a fight starts they will hide, cry “fight” but won’t and will betray us when given the chance. “Poltry is just another word for chicken” Jack Nicholas in Going South. See you on the line, USMC 1 / 2 ret.
Comment by Roger — July 15, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
Marc……”Bye the way “Bill”, feel free to TRY and point out any of my FACTS that are wrong!” Well Mr. PC, ‘Orientals’ are rugs, not people. Asians are people. Also, your diabribe statement, “I swore a NEVER-ENDING Oath to the US Democratic Repulic, and US Constitution /Bill of Right, NOT to the US government”. You swore an oath to the United States of America and it’s Constitution. You can’t change that around to suit your delireium. So get off you high horse Rocky/Rambo, you are just another swining dick with opinions. You might keep them to yourself! US Air Force Veteran Bill Felix! As if that makes a big difference 44 years after the fact; but you seem to think so!
Comment by Bill Felix — July 15, 2012 @ 8:03 pm
Cycling Foodman Pa,
Great words and very sound thinking. I to have taken baby girl to the range of late. She didn’t like it but is beginning to enjoy the family time together.
One other quote, “From Time to Time the Tree of Liberty needs to refreshed with the blood of tyrants.”
No threat there no pun just a statement on the need to be informed, pay attention and be prepaired…
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Comment by firearm blog — August 7, 2012 @ 12:17 am
Been a gunowner for years. This is not just a Johnnie come lately thing for me. I ued to hunt years ago but have gotten out of that. I still like to target shoot and such. And I also still support hunters rights. I enjoy forearms of all makes and models. I also believe as a LAC Law Abiding Citizen I should have no restrictions on what I can buy or own.
Regards
Comment by Arnie Chilton — August 12, 2012 @ 6:51 am
I have been buying guns and ammo for a few reasons. I enjoy shooting I find it relaxing and I want to keep my eyes focused for shooting. I will also protect myself and my family, a gun is the best way to do that job. I’m also seeing what is happening in this country and realize that there’s going to be a great deal of trouble soon. I spent many years in the military protecting this nation and the Constitution and I’m still going to do that. One of the reasons for the nation to be able to carry arms is to throw off tyranny. I pray that it doesn’t come to that but I’m a student of history and I can see the handwriting on the wall and see what’s being incited in some groups. If we aren’t ready to protect ourselves and those we love we’ll be ruled not governed.
Comment by Al — August 12, 2012 @ 7:52 am
Al,…”I’m also seeing what is happening in this country and realize that there’s going to be a great deal of trouble soon.”
You have shared the thoughts of many in this forum and throughout this nation. That sick feeling in the pit of your stomach, that realizatiion that this country we love and knew all our lives the wrong we see could never happen here, is on the verge right now. As sad and hard to believe what is unfolding aorund us now by the leadership of a non-leader compels many to get and be prepared to defend this union, defend this nation. Like you I pray it wil not come to that. This next eletion is the most important in the history of this nation. I pray the American voter can do what needs to be to change the current administration.Thank you for your thoughts and thank you for your service to this country.
Comment by Bill Felix — August 12, 2012 @ 9:38 am
I served our nation in uniform for 20 years and have watched aghast as our individual freedoms and independence have been slowly painted into ever smaller corners and labeled insanity by internal socialist and communist powers. Although I personally cast many of my individual liberties and freedoms aside to serve, it was for the purpose of preserving everyone’s, not to see us all further encumbered by the yoke of a growing tyranny. They are intent on absolute power and well funded by our enemies abroad of which there are many. Why this has been allowed to occur, I do not know, but today’s whimsical language of political correctness is completely incapable of defining or describing the threat in terms that would permit an adequate response. The history of this work is longer than my own life, but we are seeing the culmination of it today. At the age of 43, it was with a sad resolve that I began procuring a family sized arsenal capable of supporting both defensive and offensive tactical operations against an entrenched tyranny. I will continue that work, including stockpiling ammunition until it is necessary to use it, or freedom comes back in fashion without assistance. Already, our neighbors have begun to disappear in the middle of the night and innocent home owners have been slain in cold blood for attempting to defend their homes during knock announce raids on wrong addresses or the addresses of folk unconnected with the criminal activities being investigated. A communist was placed in charge of our executive branch in 2008 and may be “re-elected” soon. He has a daily hit list for executions without trials that he approves and it includes American citizens. This sounds insane, but is public record. It does not look as if freedom will be making a comeback via the ballot box soon enough, so preparing for an alternative means to recover our nation’s freedom is a very good idea at this point in time. I would strongly encourage all readers of this post to execute similar plans. At some point, the levers they have been using to pry our freedoms from us piecemeal will wake the general population to the threat and you will need to help arm friends and family members to repeat the good work of what may likely come to be called the 1st American Revolution. Good luck to us all and thank you for your time.
Comment by Lyle — August 12, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
Tyrannical government.
Comment by arctic fox — August 12, 2012 @ 9:28 pm
I bought my first gun, a Taurus Model 66 .357 magnum 6 shot revolver, as protection from cougars, bears, and bigfoots while backpacking in Idaho.
I will soon be buying a rifle to protect the front ends of cars from careless deer. Actually, my wife wants us to learn how to hunt ad process deer, for both economic reasons and for a sense of historical nostalgia. She bought for us a Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle and almost a thousand rounds of .22LR ammunition. She mandated that we both become accurate and safe marksman before we get our deer hunting rifles.
I decided our deer rifles should be able to serve also as national defense rifles. American citizens may have to come to the aid of the military with shared ammunition, magazines, and spare gun parts if China decides to collect the debt owed to it by federal, state, and local governments, by private and public businesses, and by the citizens themselves. I do believe China does have sufficient manpower, industrial power, financial power, natural resources, and obligated international dependencies to launch a massive and sustained debt collection visit. The US military will not be able to defend everywhere. But the rest us will be able to. The Chinese will find a “gun behind every blade of grass”, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, in the early 1940’s.
Comment by Dennis Bauer — August 13, 2012 @ 12:00 am
Dennis Bauer:
Sound thinking and it reads like you have a partner that is just as committed. Good luck on the dear hunting you are in great country for it..
Comment by William — August 13, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I have added several new firearms to my collection recently, but with no plan intended. I just found some things I was interested in. I have a used, but new-to-me HK P7 9mm squeeze-cocker, a new Kel-Tec PMR-30 I got permission from the CFO to buy for myself for my birthday last year, and a Rock River Operator that I should be able to pick up shortly. I am worried because I haven’t prepped properly should TSHTF. Even though I see the strains of the society coming apart — crime creeping into formerly safe areas, beggars at nearly every busy intersection, the macro statistics of high U6 unemployment — it is just hard for me to accept that the wheels can come off so thoroughly that I need claymores for the front lawn. But, I must confess, as my worries increase, so do the boxes of shells I buy. What I really wish for is a 401K or SEP plan that allowed me to invest in commodities like Barretts or Chey-Tacs — gold is pretty, but it doesn’t do much work. I just don’t see the prices of powder, brass, lead, and machined steel coming down anytime soon.
Comment by Woody — August 20, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
Yes, we have many Loonie Tunes who broadcast the weapons they buy and the amount of ammo they stock, some even give their town and full name, might as well publish their address too. Many believe they are envied for their ‘truthfulness’ and many who read it just laugh and shrug their shoulders! Some of the best pro-claim “Out of my cold dead hands”; most of whom would soil their linen if it came to that. So enjoy.
Comment by Bill — September 10, 2012 @ 3:13 pm
why? anyone reading this knows why? More important is WHAT. I have 3 adult children with no interest in firearms. I am sure there will come a time when they are interested and that time will probably be when guns/ammo are unobtainable or at least difficult to obtain. I have gotten each of them a RUGER SP 101 in .357. These things are made like an anvil, very difficult to break, and as idiot proof and intuitive as a firearm can be. I also have several .22 cal revolvers, as you can carry a thousand rounds with relative ease. A couple of double barrel shotguns and you have a small arsenal that will function reliably in the hands of a novice.
Comment by josiah — September 13, 2012 @ 12:07 am
josiah…”I also have several .22 cal revolvers, as you can carry a thousand rounds with relative ease. A couple of double barrel shotguns and you have a small arsenal that will function reliably in the hands of a novice.”
Any gun is better than no gun in an emergency. But it is niave to believe that just having a gun will protect your sons. A gun, of itself is a tool, and like any tool without the proper instruction and practice can be a danger to the user and anyone around them. You have the weapons why not give your sons a defensive pistol training course and go with them, make it a Father and Sons outing and you can teach them the importance of being prepared. And, by the way, there is no such thing as an idiot proof gun. What you want is sons who are trained in the correct and safe use of a weapon. What’s that old saying? “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”.
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Comment by anti aging — October 28, 2012 @ 10:37 am
I have read many of the articles in this site and found them most informative. I have a bunch of guns of various caliber and have a few thousand rounds of ammo. I have a propane generator and four 100 gallon tanks of stored propane and enough long term storage foods to support my 10 family members for three months. Got the emergency radio, medical supplies and enough water to float the Ark. I pray to God I will never use them for what they are intended. Should havoc take this nation I don’t see the average civilian fighting our Armed Forces or police squads. I see civilians protecting what they gathered and prepared for and killing those trying to steal it. We will see neighbor against neighbor and roving bands of young people trying to steal anything they can. I would be hard pressed to fire on a law officer or a military person, but I would not hesitate to take out a theif placing me and my family in danger. In times of national havoc, the police and military will be stretched out to all areas of the nation. They won’t be making house calls for theft or personal attack; that will be left to each of us to protect. God willing each of us will be prepared will stand the test. But above all, it is better to be prepared and never need it, than need it and not be prepared. The Liberal platform of the Democrats took God out of their party. Let the rest of pray that God doesn’t take the United States out of His Grace.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 15, 2012 @ 10:33 am
Here in Southern Illinois we have Turkey and Deer season going so hunting loads are selling out fast. At the fun and games departmen we are seeing many so called Assualt Weapons selling out. Have also noted a $100.00 increase on hand guns of all types.
Ammo has climbed, for 50 round purchase, about $3.00 and the past month. So all and all gun sales are up here in the southern district. Most are looking to hunting season but a large number are worried as to their Constitutional rights and the taking of firearms in general from the general public at large.
And for those wondering we down here in Southern Illinois are in no way shape or form claiming Chicago, East St. Louis, Springfield or Peoria. Just as soon they all left us alone so we can go about life in a peaceful manner..
Comment by William — November 15, 2012 @ 1:19 pm
To Wyelbillies comments:
Hopefully most of the young men and women that took and oath to the Constitution would not follow are lean in direction of firing on their own. Although Kent State would prove otherwise I don’t think they will come out in large numbers.
Much of the officer corpse does not see this as their fight so you have command in control in question.
Biggest issue will be inter city, college students and grads and some high schoolers. I doubt that in the country there will be much of what you worry about, at least I hope there won’t be issues.
You are correct though in the fact that there are not enough law enforcement officials to go around. Of course you could end up with the IRS, FEMA and a few other government groups involved. God willing it won’t happen but one never knows.
As you state best to prepair as best you can. Don’t give up living but be sure to varify and watch your six.
Comment by William — November 15, 2012 @ 1:25 pm
In response to William’s response. Kent State was in no other terms a circle jerk of mistakes and untrained leaders. Most people who go about shouting ‘out of my cold dead hands’ would soil their undies if challenged. Your correct, the inner city is where the problems lie, and where you will see a lot of dead bodies. I live in Carson City, NV, a quite little conservative Wild West town where everyone packs a weapon in their car as is the law here. I also have a house in California and that is where my concern is and set up the preparations I spoke of. I love California, but it is Liberal heaven….Nuff said! I doubt IRS or Fema would risk getting shot confronting angry and scared people in a chaotic area. FEMA can’t find hit’s butt with both hands! Let us all pray it never comes to that. If it should I hope and pray God guides my hands, my head, my heart and my aim. I wish you peace.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 15, 2012 @ 6:49 pm
Comment to Wylebille:
Well season opened up this AM. Got set up and going to get back out there. Hoping this year will give up the treasure.
As for the prayer I agree, also on the various departments. Now let us pray that there are enough level headed individuals out there to stop the historical fold in that will bring about another Weimar take over.
On that aim situation, get a good scope it sure helped improve my efforts…
Comment by William — November 16, 2012 @ 8:56 am
To William’s comments: I get your message. But about the scope, they are very helpful, but I also place my trust in lasers now! Look for the red or green dot. Not bad for an old man who grew up with three channel black and white TV!
Comment by Wylebilly — November 16, 2012 @ 10:11 am
Comment by Wylebilly:
I have thought about that but believe it or not I have gone with the EOTECH and the ATN night scopes. Interchangeable and do a great job. I have always had a problem with the follow back to the emitting device. But then that is just me.
Have a great weekend got to get back out to the stand. Lunch is over for this olde gray head…
Comment by William — November 16, 2012 @ 1:01 pm
To William. >>Have a great weekend got to get back out to the stand>> A STAND? Hell, you can drive down the street and hit a white tail with your car, you don’t need a stand! You need to come to Nevada, tromp the beautiful Ruby Red Mountains of Eastern Nevada and see God’s slender while you hunt big Mulies! Now that is a deer worth the trouble.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 16, 2012 @ 1:21 pm
To Wylebilly:
This is shotgun season out here. We have already been through the rifle and hand gun season. Of course we will have another one starting next week. Can’t figure out why the heck they break it like this, guess it is to get more money on the license.
Well as to Mulies. I spent a few weeks out in Montana and Idaho back in the 80′s doing some tromping. Don’t know at this stage of the game if the pins can take the outback like it did then.
I know you folks have some great hunting out there but right about now I’m taking it low and slow. Last week we had a 12 year old take a 28 point buck, so we do have some good hunting here. Two years ago this youngsters uncle took down a 200 lb mountain lion. Seems like that family has a knack for finding the big ones.
Oh that mountain lion was within the city limits of Mt. Vernon, IL..
Comment by William — November 17, 2012 @ 9:52 am
To William: My friend, my mulie chasin days are over. The effects of Agent Orange has taken my balance away. At 65 my place is in camp enjoying the beauty of Nevada and thanking God I still can. I wish you great success.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 17, 2012 @ 10:59 am
To Wylebilly:
God bless you and thank you. You were in country. I volunteered three times to go into the brown water Navy and was turned down. Something about my Job Classification with ASW and UDT.
Don’t give up the chase my friend. Keep on keeping on. Lost a friend from high school to Agent Orange last year. I guess there are a large number of others out there right now dealing with the issues.
Me I’m doing the 66 thing. I wonder how many more spokes I have left in the wheel. Hopefully a few.
Good luck to you keep on keeping on and keep the powder dry. I am sad to say we might all need it shortly with the way things are looking. God be with you and yours..
Comment by William — November 17, 2012 @ 12:42 pm
To William: Seems your expertice was needed below the water more than on it. Thank you for your service. Agent Orange is the gift that keeps on giving, by far, I’m one of the lucky ones, I’m here by the Grace of God. And what don’t kill you makes you stronger. And it ain’t over til it’s over. Is that enough cliches for one paragraph?
I strongly agree with you about the current state of affairs! I believe the world we grew up in is gone forever. That saddens me very much. I wish you the best, keep the faith and God Bless you, and America.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 17, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
to Wylebilly:
Looking back on it how a midwesterner ever ended up doing that type of work I will never know. Don’t go near the water now.
As for you and your service thank you again. So very few realized what our generation went through with that terrible conflict. They look at us as if we are criminals of some sort. At times I’m just glad I made it through to this point in life.
As for the present state of affairs. I sure hope nothing happens but I’m certain the crew in the D.C. area is trying to get it started. They want us and the greatest generation gone. They cannot take total control without us being gone. So from this point on the missteps and restarts are going to be about as big as the whoppers coming out of the house in D.C.. Keep your powder dry and be sure to think before you pull that trigger again. Well don’t think to long it could be the difference between seeing tomorrow and not.
Go with God for only he knows the truth and tomorrow…
Comment by William — November 19, 2012 @ 9:30 am
To William’s comments: It is uncanny how many of us who have seen the cross generational change from locomotives and prop planes to high speed trains and space exploration not recognize our country anymore. But we can look back when the government stopped drafting our young men and see the slow and steady deterioration of discipline and respect and accountability in our youth. And many of those in that number are running this country now. Most have no military service and it shows in their lack of basic understanding. They see the world with eyes of those who hate all we stand for, but live under the protection of those who have stood for freedom, you Veterans! Your right, those of us who are left know the importance of a strong military, the importance of a strong leader in the White House. And those of us will be prepared to protect what is ours, all of ours, with all we have. I would rather fall with a proud heart, than live to 95 and weep for what his nation once stood for and lost with leaders like we now have. How can so many be so blind as to the goings on in Washington? May God have mercy on this nation.
You don’t have to wear a uniform to have honor in your heart. And you don’t have to go near the water to have the ocean in your veins. It is the memory of your service and the pride you carry always that binds you to our country. You like many of us now are patriots who gave some, and are better persons as a result. Once again, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. And pray for our country.
Comment by Wylebilly — November 19, 2012 @ 10:44 am
To Wylebilly:
Gee have you ever thought about teaching? You are very well read and articulate. My goodness I have to agree and state the same feelings. You have done it much better than I ever could.
Thank you for the mention of the service. It was nothing I come from a service family. We go all the way back to Col. G. Sibley and the 7th Minnesota Volunteers. Dad did 28 was an officer in the Air Force saw duty in North Africa, Italy and then in Korea. My three brother all served, one in the Air Force, one in Army and then JR like me in the Navy. The one that served the longest and with great value and valor was mom. She was the one that glued everything together.
Again thank you and right back at you. I say a prayer every night thanking God that I was born in America and that I am an American citizen. Many hold the tital with little or no regard or show stronger allegiance to the country they ran from than to America. It will all unravel under the watchful eyes of cowards in D.C., various government agencies and the Dove military. God help us and foregive us for what we have let slip away.
Well that water thing still scares me when I look back at the things we did, tried and accomplished and no one ever knew about it. Oh to be young, dumb and full of – yeah you know the wording. In any event until you have tried it or been a part of it you never know what you are made of. We used to refer to ourselves as those “iron men that went down to the sea in wooden boats.” I won’t try that today by golly.
Again God be with you and always surround you with family, great friends and by all means you and yours have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving…
Comment by William — November 19, 2012 @ 1:24 pm
William’s comments: I did teach; my sons to fish, to hunt, gun safety and to tell the truth and to believe in God and always treat a woman like a lady. My parents lived across the street from one another, during WWII my grandmothers (actually before they were my grandmothers) each had three stars on a flag in their front window, each having three sons over seas. My father was on Tinian preparing for the invasion of Japan, when the Anola Gay made it’s historic flight. I had great examples in my father and uncles, and I joined in 1968 at age 20. It was as though it was pre-ordained, I had shoes to fill, like you. Both sides of my families were Italian imigrants, but Italian was not spoken in the home; they were American and spoke English. America was their new country and each of their sons served, they were taught the importance of freedom and what it took to keep it. Three each in WWII, two in Korea and one in peace time, a total of 8 in all. They were part of the greatest generation, and rightfully so.
For those of us in the Vietnam era, except for us, we are forgotten men in a forgotten war. Those who protested the war took out their frustrations on the men who fought in it. Now, everyone in the military is a hero; and that is a good thing. There was 58,000 heros in the Vietnam War who did not get a pat on the back, nor did the men who came back. When military came home from WWII they spend a couple weeks aboard ship talking out all they seen and done. Many of us in Vietnam were home in our neighborhoods a day after leaving the battlefields breathing American air again, yet the stench of war still filled our noses. There was no one to talk it out with, so many began acting it out in all the wrong ways. I quess the saying, “War is hell” addresses it all.
You are correct, I look back now and wonder how in hell did I ever make it though it all? I’d like to be young again, but not as dumb as I was. Been there, done that! This Thanksgiving, I will raise a glass to you, and all who served and say a silent prayer that God keeps us in His Grace.,
Comment by Wylebilly — November 19, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
To Wyelbilly:
Well you also come from a family of people seeking a better life. I’m the Heinz 57 guy, on mothers side it is Irish and Cherokee Indian, on my fathers side – you won’t believe this one, German and English. Yep we all have a fine history to look and be proud of.
As for the acting out I got to see that first hand and it is tough. Very little time and thought was given to the young men and women returning from Nam. We should have done better but most of us leaving the service then had to fight for a place at the table and very little time and money was left to deal with our fellow comrades in arms. Sad state of affairs for a nation that owes so much to its military. Even worse when you look at what is happening today. May God have mercy on us for being so uncaring for our own.
As for Thanksgiving to you and yours the very best and by all means lift one on high but please to all the hero’s that are no longer with us. Be well and enjoy this one of a kind holiday only celebrated in America.
Comment by William — November 20, 2012 @ 9:04 am
To William’s comments: You’re so right, we all wish to seek a better life. And ironically, that may have led to some of our problems. Entitlements meant to help a person stand up ended up being their main support. Why try to better yourself when you are getting by for nothing? On the other hand we had the very much needed unions in the early years fighting for the worker; then they got greedy and business took their companies to lower cost labor nations. And speaking of greed, the money lenders that Jesus scattered on the Temple steps came back in the form of worthless home loans lenders, made to those who could not afford them. Then, to put a cherry on that cake, we got Obama, a community organizer expert in throwing money at problems; someone else’s money! But, this nation is resilient, we will come back right of center. We have had good presidents and bad presidents and we survived; and we will survive this one. But it is so damned hard to shallow!
I think we Boomers are a bit spoiled, we saw this nation at it’s best in the 50 and 60′s. and thought it would last forever. We knew heroes like Ike, and John Kennedy, we saw greatness in Reagan and we saw human failure in Nixon and Clinton and I believe we will soon see it proven in Obama. So keep the faith, like everything in life what goes around comes around.
You can’t put a Nativity Scene in a public place and that saddens me. I have no problem seeing reminders of the birth of Jesus, or the Jewish Menorah, the Star of David, or the Islamic Crescent or any other signs of religious freedom. Yet Godless people can’t allow it and fools allow them to take it away from us all. So we have to have those things in our hearts where no one can take them from us. And we can share them with our grandchildren! Which I do at every opportunity; hope springs eternal!
Bless you William and God Bless us all….Whoa, I sound like Tiny Tim!
Comment by Wylebilly — November 20, 2012 @ 9:58 am
To Wylebilly:
Well know miracle this year. Just enjoyed the time in the stand and listened to Rush. Maybe next season. If the truth be know if it weren’t for it being food on the table I probably would not go.
As to what you have said, amen and amen again. We have all watched the tipping point of America now we will have to dig in and hope that we can turn it around. With the present crowd in orifice, that is a pun, it won’t happen for another four years and if we don’t clean house in Congress it will only fester for many years to come.
We were duped, cheated out of our votes this year, no I did not vote for the Black Jesus; and wouldn’t no matter what, but we now have the takers running wild. I hope they are ready for what they have voted for. Almost 64% of college students already know it is the end and what they are spending time and money on will not tender any benefits in employment in the future.
As Bernanke stated yesterday, “Green energy jobs and green energy are failing becuase the American worker is ignorant.” And we have four more years of such insults to indure.
Be well, God be with you and yours and have a Happy Thanksgiving. I’m going to try as it might be the last we will see in our life time. I have heard rumors that next year we will celebrate the National Freedom of Kenya Day…
Comment by William — November 21, 2012 @ 11:33 am
To William: As long as we have a Black President, there will those who cry racist everytime someone disagrees with him. And it is usually the Black Racist who does the crying. I think slavery was wrong, but my people came to this world from Italy in the early 1900′s. I don’t owe any Black man an apology for standing with my mouth shut about slavery…….if you want to go after anyone, go after the Southern Democrats who fought for slavery and who owned most of the slaves.
Our president regardless of his color is taking this nation to European Socialist ruin. We will be fighting in the streets like they do in Greece, Spain and France before he is out of office. The secret service must be working overtime to protect this fool. We need to go over this fiscal cliff, we need to see out of control taxes and mass unemployment; better that and Obama’s downfall and then allow this nation to crawl and scrap itself back to the great nation we were, than to see it fall in the financial hands of China! Who will put money and food in the hands of the entitled ones when that happens…….no one! We have 47 milliion people on food stamps, And Obama pays for radio ads making it a health tip of the week, but why isn’t there mandatory drugs tests to receive any welfare included? Too smart an idea?
William, we will see much worse before we will see it getting better. But it is just a matter of time. We need to pray and keep our powder dry and our guns near by. Just think, if we have some big national chaos, it is the big city dweller who will perish first, then the surburanites. Those who have a little country in their veins and heart will last the longest. Damn, where is Harry Truman when you need him? Harry is more of a conservative Republican by HIS Democrat standards than any liberal progressive Democrat is by their new world standards! Have a good Thanksgiving, save the part of the turkey that went over the fence last for Obama!
Comment by Wylebilly — November 21, 2012 @ 12:41 pm
Reply to Walt Reeder>>>> i’m satisfied to show that I’ve an incredibly excellent uncanny feeling I came upon just what I needed.>>>>>
How very jubulent a feelilng that must be. However; you have failed to list your qualities or dedegree to enter this presdigious arena. We are an exclusive club as you might imagine since it was so difficuolt to find our blogesphere. Gun ownership is of course the utmost concern. I can only assume you at the very least own a 22 sporting weapon? We of course would also require references from four reputable guns smiths of notable achievement. Ahem….we look forward to your next correspondence.
Comment by Wylebilly — December 7, 2012 @ 11:06 am
Today is a day to stop and remember the sacrifices of many in then a little known spot in the Pacific called Pearl Harbor. That one indcident began the drive of our Greatest Generation; to which we owe many of our freedoms. Like those before th