Less than 60 days to a major election and no panic buying. I'm Surprised!

[Frulk]

As I stated in a number of threads which touch on this subject I'm good to go. Everything except for Unique. I’m getting lower than I like so as a conservation measure I’m no longer putting it on my eggs.

I do think I’ll pick up another 1K of 9mm. I’ve had two find their way home this year that friends adopted some years back.

 

[armoredman]

I bet you keep your used primer tray incase we find a use for them!

Used primers go in the recycle bag to the recycle place right down the street. Primer trays...hmm, I'd have to think what use THEY could be...doesn't say they don't have one...

 

[hso]

I just picked up two 35 round magazines for a buddy's EVO pistol for under $20 each. That's a remarkable deal and to me a good example of part of this discussion.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I can't respond to this topic properly without going off on a political rant which is a no no here so I'll just say I am good to go on THR related stuff for the most part, been using the year to instead get medical and dental stuff done, keep the car in good running shape, bought a good supply of freeze dried and long term canned storage food, have invested some of my savings into gold and silver (gold has risen so much won't anymore for now), got any survival gear need completed, got fishing gear situated, paid off the credit cards, been doing push ups and some walking so I'm somewhat physically able, because the future financial, mental and physical state of the U.S.A is in deep question

I use to be one of those that had three days of food in my place , 2021 woke me up

My wife used to never have more than enough EDIBLE food in the house for a day or so, and I say edible because other members in the household who no longer live here used to RUIN edible food at an alarming rate. When called on it, those persons would just shrug and say "Sorry, gimme something to eat."
They aren't welcome to stay here anymore.

I was born and grew up in South Florida in a Cuban household. Non-perishable food is something we've always stocked up on. Hurricanes are common and screw communists trying to steal your food.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I just picked up two 35 round magazines for a buddy's EVO pistol for under $20 each. That's a remarkable deal and to me a good example of part of this discussion.

The fact that such deals like that exist is a sign that right now people aren't panic buying for the most part.

I recall back in 2016, around this time period, mags like that were flying off the shelves.

 

[Balrog]

The fact that such deals like that exist is a sign that right now people aren't panic buying for the most part.

I recall back in 2016, around this time period, mags like that were flying off the shelves.

In 2016, people thought Hillary would win. Maybe a lot of people are thinking Trump is going to win, so they aren't too worried about supply drying up under another Trump administration.

Also, everyday good cost 50-100% more than they did in 2016, but wages are flat. So people have less discretionary income.

Finally, lot of people did their panic buying during the pandemic, when prices were at their worst.

I think these 3 things explain it.

 

[Boattale]

Didn't we already do two of these "election = panic buying?" threads that both came to the conclusion that people had over bought and over paid for guns and ammo several times already and were over being sucked into it?

We've had people do this so many times already they either can't afford to do it again or can't afford to bother with it. We're not infinitely stupid.

That's still up for debate.

 

[Anchorite]

For me, no panic buying of any particular guns at the moment.
Now I am looking for bulk ammo, magazines, powder and primers all the time!

 

[tarosean]

idn't we already do two of these "election = panic buying?" threads that both came to the conclusion that people had over bought and over paid for guns and ammo several times already and were over being sucked into it?

New gun owners may not have been legal in the last elections/panic(s).

As one that has been around the sun a time or two. The only time I got got with my pants down was sandy hook. We literally shot up all my 22lr the week before and I needed a new bolt for one of my AR’s but had put it off since I had multiple. Both decisions took years to rectify. That same AR needs a new barrel now. I should probably pick one up just cause.

 

[Anchorite]

New gun owners may not have been legal in the last elections/panic(s).

As one that has been around the sun a time or two. The only time I got got with my pants down was sandy hook. We literally shot up all my 22lr the week before and I needed a new bolt for one of my AR’s but had put it off since I had multiple. Both decisions took years to rectify. That same AR needs a new barrel now. I should probably pick one up just cause.

I keep a stash separate from my range ammo just for this reason.
And I am going to inventory my magazines, springs, general spare parts, etc.
We should all probably do this every 4 years.

 

[sparkyv]

Well, it seems the Democrats are in a buying spree. The article is laughable.

Democrats Help Fuel U.S. Gun Sales

After dropping during the 1990s, gun ownership among Democrats is on the rise, and gun groups composed of liberals and progressives are surging.

www.ibtimes.com

 

[Anchorite]

Well, it seems the Democrats are in a buying spree.

Democrats Help Fuel U.S. Gun Sales

After dropping during the 1990s, gun ownership among Democrats is on the rise, and gun groups composed of liberals and progressives are surging.

www.ibtimes.com

I think that’s good…the more of the message we can spread, the better. I acknowledge, however, this panic buying may be in part because those folks are afraid of right-wing actors who may not sit well with the outcome of this election.

 

[Mk-211]

I think that’s good…the more of the message we can spread, the better. I acknowledge, however, this panic buying may be in part because those folks are afraid of right-wing actors who may not sit well with the outcome of this election.

When their girl loses, it might not sit well with them.

There are people on both sides, just waiting to get it on.

Neither side is willing to de-escalate the situation and act like adults. The Uniparty loves it, people keep getting nuttier and sending more money!

Civil war 2.0, is just one bad situation away.

 

[Howland937]

Civil war 2.0, is just one bad situation away

The sooner the loonies on both sides figure out that there would be more death from a breakdown of infrastructure (utilities, healthcare/availability of meds etc...) they'll understand how insignificant their handful of buddies with ARs and a couple thousand rounds of ammo will be.

 

[Hunter 08]

Panic buying doesn't do anyone favors except manufacturers and retailers. I buy ammo as needed. Since I just got an AR15 recently, I've have had to buy 5.56. Since I still can order ammo online, it's just easier. Would love to buy bulk ammo, but those prices are still out of my budget, so 80 to 100 rounds is about all I'm doing for 5.56. .308 ammo is about 50% to 100% more expensive than 5.56 so I have to take that into consideration now.

 

[ilbob]

The sooner the loonies on both sides figure out that there would be more death from a breakdown of infrastructure (utilities, healthcare/availability of meds etc...) they'll understand how insignificant their handful of buddies with ARs and a couple thousand rounds of ammo will be.

You can't really control anything except yourself. Provide for yourself as best you can and see what happens. I agree things look bad. The D's have already proven they are willing to go the brown shirt way and burn cities down if they don't get their own way. But, I am hoping enough of them that are not bat sh&& crazy will hold back the half of the party that is if they lose.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Will be trading off a few of my cheapies for a more usable rifle---have been slowly but surely stocking ammo and mags for the last year or two.

Even if the orange man wins, the communists will probably riot---so stocking up for either outcome would be a good idea.

 

[Howland937]

You can't really control anything except yourself. Provide for yourself as best you can and see what happens

Agreed. Do the best I can to provide necessities and safety for my family. Extreme elements from both directions are the biggest threat to the prosperity of this country, neither of which are acting on my behalf.

 

[FROGO207]

Up in the wildlands of Maine most of the locals (the smart ones anyway) have always put things back or otherwise prepared for lean times. Be it snow storms, natural disasters or something man made most here are at least semi self sufficent. The thing that I see lately is the genetal population are selling off the toys they have. The boats, 4 wheelers, spare vehicle, etc. This speaks of many being just plain tapped out and no longer able to buy excess. I strive for 6 months non perishable food ahead and renewable energy enough to run my heat, water pump, and freezers indefinately. Firearms for protection and hunting/fishing/trapping gear stocked. No panic here, I am waiting for the future to unfold and will temper my actions as events unfold.

 

[Ignition Override]

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“We need to increase/ foment anxiety or we won’t sell heaps of ammo at higher prices!”

That’s what the retail industry wants.

Never mind hundreds of thousands of gun accessories Not moving….

 

[doubleh]

Ah, clueless Kamala has said she owns a gun so no need to worry.

I think the inflation foisted on the country by the current administration has a great deal to do with this. Do you buy guns and ammo or groceries and other necessities?

 

[ilbob]

Agreed. Do the best I can to provide necessities and safety for my family. Extreme elements from both directions are the biggest threat to the prosperity of this country, neither of which are acting on my behalf.

I have not seen much in the way of extremism from one side. It is mostly from the other side.

There just are no rioters in the streets burning things to the ground from one side like there has been on an almost routine basis from the other side. And that has been going on for 7 decades or more.

 

[ballman6711]

everyday good cost 50-100% more than they did in 2016, but wages are flat. So people have less discretionary income.

I think this is a large part of the "non-panic" mode that people are in. That and the fact that a lot of people have used up most of their savings to stay afloat these last few years and just don't have any extra money.

Gasoline is a good example. When the price doubled, I paid twice as much to fill my tank. That was about $80 going into my tank, where previously it was about $40 with $40 left over for my shooting hobby. Food is another example. But at least with food I was able to buy something a bit less expensive, like having pancakes or oatmeal for breakfast instead of eggs.

I'm not panicking now, and I don't expect I will given my current situation.

This speaks of many being just plain tapped out and no longer able to buy excess

My thoughts exactly.

chris

 

[Will Munny]

People are asleep at the wheel. We have the very real possibility of getting a candidate who is on the record that they will go door to door to confiscate arms and no one seems bothered.

 

[ilbob]

People are asleep at the wheel. We have the very real possibility of getting a candidate who is on the record that they will go door to door to confiscate arms and no one seems bothered.

Not much you can do at this point other than open your checkbook and go vote.

There are enough people who care about certain D issues like unrestricted abortion and massive welfare programs that will never vote R that it will be close. There are other issues but those are probably the biggest. Even so the fact that almost 60% of the teamsters union members were said to have supported trump in some kind of internal poll the union did, that it was enough to convince the union not to endorse the enemy.