Tampa gun show prices.....WOW!!!

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Wow - I have 19,000 primers (LPP and SPP). Makes me tempted as that's more than a lifetime supply for me!
 
Every gun show ive been to in the past few years has been over priced. I go fondle a few guns then take out my phone and find it cheaper elsewhere. Always local still not sold on buying online yet. Although a star bm would be nice. And yes prices are crazy for now. Unless you can see into the future who knows what will happen tomorrow. Sell it if you got it. If not buckle up butter cup might be a bumpy ride.
 
NuShootr said:
Problem is, for us new firearm owners, there isn't much choice. And, especially if one is motivated to become proficient, what other option is there?
I often wonder what the idea is to have hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammo sitting in a basement or garage. Lots of YouTube say they have tons of ammo, and aren't practicing because they don't want to use what they have. As a new shooter, I often question the purpose. Yes, if TSHF, you have plenty of ammo to protect yourself with, but if you haven't shot your firearm in a year, don't you lose some of that proficiency? And how much ammo can you possibly use before you are overwhelmed anyway?
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Many of us older hands stay stocked up because this is the THIRD ammo panic weve had in the last 20 years, the worst so far, and wont be the last.

The lesson is, when (if) prices go back down, you will want to put away 2-3 years worth of normal shooting consumption to get you through the next drought.

If it just so happens that you are well supplied when the zombies come, well thats just a bonus!:D
 
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FL-NC said:
The Tampa shows have really gone downhill, and not just as of late. Back in the day, there were some great shows in Tampa at the old national guard armory in West Tampa. I have high hopes for the show I am going to in Ft Walton Beach this weekend coming up, but I am prepared to be disappointed again.
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The Two Guys Sarasota show is still excellent, though a little small- its held at Robarts Arena. Lots of private sellers, mom and pop tables, milsurps, etc.

I think the next one is in two weeks.
 
NuShootr said:
Problem is, in order to have a "well regulated militia", you need as many people as possible to participate. With the "better to die" ideology, the "next generation" may not be able to use the ammo people are hoarding. With this many new gun owners out there, especially if (emphasis on if) they are dedicated to proficiency, it is imperative that we make sure our "well regulated militia" has what they need. One person/family can only use so much ammunition at a time in case of crisis. They would be quickly overcome. Just my two cents.
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IF "something" were to happen, I would be one of the main suppliers of my immediate and extended family. Live in a rural area and almost everyone is family or friends. We would be a local militia in the sense that the framers intended. I do not consider it hoarding, if the need arises I will be doing a lot of sharing.
 
Turismo9999 said:
IF "something" were to happen, I would be one of the main suppliers of my immediate and extended family. Live in a rural area and almost everyone is family or friends. We would be a local militia in the sense that the framers intended. I do not consider it hoarding, if the need arises I will be doing a lot of sharing.
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If a platoon of soldiers shows up at your doorstep, I'm sure your immediate and extended family will be able to hold them off. And you will absolutely be able to use every last cartridge while protecting yourself, no doubt. Meanwhile, those of us that aren't able to help, because you have all the ammo, will fall as well. I'm sure that's exactly how our framers intended the situation to play out.
 
NuShootr said:
If a platoon of soldiers shows up at your doorstep, I'm sure your immediate and extended family will be able to hold them off. And you will absolutely be able to use every last cartridge while protecting yourself, no doubt. Meanwhile, those of us that aren't able to help, because you have all the ammo, will fall as well. I'm sure that's exactly how our framers intended the situation to play out.
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I'm not sure exactly what you are implying. 1. I don't have enough ammo to supply the whole gun owning community. 2. It's not my responsibility to supply everyone. 3. It sounds very much like a socialist concept of take from the people who have, and redistribute to the people who don't.
I have no problem sharing in a community event, such as a natural disaster, economic collapse, natural or man made emp. Not planning to fight a war with just my family.
 
I am in my 70's and that makes me old enough to remember when gun shows were great and crazy prices were not the normal. Even with inflation calculated in ,todays shows are not in line with those in the 60's and 70's. Back then I don't ever remember shortages being a factor. Surplus firearms were plentiful, as was ammunition. I particularly liked all the non dealer table set ups. Partial boxes of ammunition ,and stuff that people just wanted to get read of. Days long gone now.
 
I went to a show in Idaho Saturday. The ammo was thru the roof although I did see some buyers. I looked at a couple of overpriced guns and made a fair offer. Their response was "that's what they're showing on Gun Broker" I handed them back and suggested that's where they should try to sell them.
 
Yup, im in my 40's, and I remember going to good gun shows as a kid with my dad. Prices weren't outrageous, but then again if we had a few hundred rounds of anything that was quite a haul of ammo. I don't remember anyone talking about stockpiling ammo or guns until '94 when the AWB was being introduced. As far as cheap milsurps, for that to happen again, we would need to have a new World War, maybe two, and then wait 20-30 years or so, not entirely sure it would be worth it.....
More gun sales and shortages have been due to nervousness over those who talk about banning more than anything else. When that all of a sudden wasn't the thing to worry about in '16 the floor just about dropped out of the arms market. Remington wasn't the only company dancing with disaster.
I think we'll see the good times back again, just as we have before. Unfortunately though, as time marches on, whether it be 1934, 1968, 1994 or 2028, we tend to get hit with major legislation about every 30yrs or so that puts more restrictions on firearms. So make hay while the sun shines
 
The last local show I browsed through was probably late 2017 or early 2018. Now it is impossible as our illustrious governor, "Jabba the Hutt", has locked down nearly everything.
 
Pat Riot:
yes, it will eventually settle down.
As for the "banning", such talk helps get some politicians elected, although they are aware that a Single piece of very dramatic, Realistic (Non-Ban) new gun legislation requires every bit of support/ "political capital".

If somebody can explain how a weak "leader" like Joe can soon (before the "Honeymoon" is over) muster support for any type of demanding gun legislation (even if just banning "assault" features), but.....Still find the extensive, extra support needed for a Second major bill, which would give people "free stuff"-even forgiving 3/4 of today's college cost debt- as to just How such Unlimited "political capital" (support) can also be scraped together, and organized, is something which I can't understand.

Even Pres. O. had nowhere near the support required (contrary to popular hearsay) for two dramatically major, contraversial bills. But this New Guy.. somehow...is Superman?
 
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NuShootr said:
If a platoon of soldiers shows up at your doorstep, I'm sure your immediate and extended family will be able to hold them off. And you will absolutely be able to use every last cartridge while protecting yourself, no doubt. Meanwhile, those of us that aren't able to help, because you have all the ammo, will fall as well. I'm sure that's exactly how our framers intended the situation to play out.
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If it got to that point, there would be darn few "soldiers" left anywhere, and the ones who did still have a uniform to wear would have bigger problems protecting whatever leader they are following.

Gangs of marauding bandits, though- well thats a different story.
 
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