giggitygiggity
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I think most of us did not expect Trump to win the presidency. We expected Republicans to maintain control of Congress and figured the Senate would be tougher to control, but that Republicans would probably keep the Senate too. However, now Trump will assume office and Republicans control Congress and the Senate, what does the gun industry's and gun community's future look like?
I ask because I see both good and bad things coming from Republican control of both houses and the presidency. Granted, it's mostly good, but there are some potential downsides. For instance, I think we are mostly safe from ridiculous anti-gun executive orders and the passage of ridiculous gun control measures. I also think that we will see more pro-gun bills work their way up to the president. There is talk about repealing the NFA or at least making the purchasing of suppressors the same as title II firearms.
However, from an economic perspective, I wonder how the industry will look. For instance, during Obama's reign of terror, especially in the Sandy Hook aftermath, gun sales were through the roof. Countless new companies popped up because demand for guns has been so high over the past eight years. The market has been flooded with new companies, new guns, and affordable options. Obama's tyranny created a boom in the industry. Now that Republicans are in control, I wonder if demand will die down, those smaller manufacturers will come to a halt, and prices will go up as manufacturers try to make and sell fewer guns, but at a higher price point.
I hope that we continue to see more and more companies enter the gun industry and a good balance of supply and demand. I want this era of $500 ARs and $300 pistols to continue.
However, I also want to see all aspects of the NFA be repealed. Ideally, we should be able to do with our guns what we want without having to buy $200 permission slips to make SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors should be treated as any other accessories and not subjected to any laws of firearms.
And before any mods eagerly close this thread saying it is political or that we don't speculate on future events or make up some other reason to quash a good discussion, I ask that anyone who posts please not make this into a political commentary; instead, post info based on your experiences, history, or knowledge of the industry and economy. A lot of people on here are in the gun industry, have insight into the direction that the gun industry is heading, and might be able to speak to how things will shake out over the next 4 years.
I ask because I see both good and bad things coming from Republican control of both houses and the presidency. Granted, it's mostly good, but there are some potential downsides. For instance, I think we are mostly safe from ridiculous anti-gun executive orders and the passage of ridiculous gun control measures. I also think that we will see more pro-gun bills work their way up to the president. There is talk about repealing the NFA or at least making the purchasing of suppressors the same as title II firearms.
However, from an economic perspective, I wonder how the industry will look. For instance, during Obama's reign of terror, especially in the Sandy Hook aftermath, gun sales were through the roof. Countless new companies popped up because demand for guns has been so high over the past eight years. The market has been flooded with new companies, new guns, and affordable options. Obama's tyranny created a boom in the industry. Now that Republicans are in control, I wonder if demand will die down, those smaller manufacturers will come to a halt, and prices will go up as manufacturers try to make and sell fewer guns, but at a higher price point.
I hope that we continue to see more and more companies enter the gun industry and a good balance of supply and demand. I want this era of $500 ARs and $300 pistols to continue.
However, I also want to see all aspects of the NFA be repealed. Ideally, we should be able to do with our guns what we want without having to buy $200 permission slips to make SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors should be treated as any other accessories and not subjected to any laws of firearms.
And before any mods eagerly close this thread saying it is political or that we don't speculate on future events or make up some other reason to quash a good discussion, I ask that anyone who posts please not make this into a political commentary; instead, post info based on your experiences, history, or knowledge of the industry and economy. A lot of people on here are in the gun industry, have insight into the direction that the gun industry is heading, and might be able to speak to how things will shake out over the next 4 years.