Americans Buy Over One Million Guns In August

[JohnRich 4]

News:

Americans Buy Over One Million Guns In August

Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,074,757 checks in August 2009, a 12.3 percent increase from the 956,872 reported in August 2008. So far that is roughly 9,076,205 gun bought this year! The total is probably more as NICS background checks may cover the purchase of more than one gun at a time.

The bulk of the buying has been concentrated on the following types of guns or calibers:

Semi Auto Handguns
Revolvers
AR15s and all variants of the Black Rifle
.50 Caliber

Source: http://www.kxmc.com/News/Nation/435266.asp

Have you purchased a firearm this year?

Anti-gun liberals, imagine this: One million new pro-gun voters, every month!

[jgoose71 0]

I haven't bought a gun this year, but that is only because I don't have the money right now. I have been eyeing a beautiful Para-Ordnance hi-Cap .45 before congress outlaws hand guns.

if I can't get it soon, I guess I will have to buy it in a back alley somewhere

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
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[Krip 2]

Hi JR

Got any info on how much ammo has been sold this yearvs years past

A gun without ammo is just a club.

One Jump Wonder

[quade 4]

Yep, all those fears of Obama getting into office and taking away your guns sure were justified. I mean, holy crap, it's like the first thing that was on his agenda wasn't it? Better go and buy some more before they run out.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[squirrelgirl 0]

They must know something we don't...

zombie-pocalypse.

[bullin82 0]

I bought a brand new Springfield XDm .40 cal high cap. before i deployed, i got to shoot it for th first time when home on leave and did some transition training with my SKS the ol' girl is spot on even whle moving.

[jgoose71 0]

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Yep, all those fears of Obama getting into office and taking away your guns sure were justified. I mean, holy crap, it's like the first thing that was on his agenda wasn't it? Better go and buy some more before they run out.

You are right, Obama isn't taking away our guns, or doing anything for that matter other than go around making speeches and taking vacations. He is jst letting Nancy Polosi, Harry Ried, and his White house full of Radical Czars have thier way with America

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
Life, the Universe, and Everything

[warpedskydiver 0]

I purchased a Savage MKII .22lr bolt action with accutrigger I tuned to 1.5lbs and a Burris Scope on an EGW scope mount.

I threaded the muzzle and also polished the bolt, then installed a custom made one hand adjustment sling on QD swivels.

I am ready in case the zombie squirrels attack!!!

[quade 4]

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Yep, all those fears of Obama getting into office and taking away your guns sure were justified. I mean, holy crap, it's like the first thing that was on his agenda wasn't it? Better go and buy some more before they run out.

You are right, Obama isn't taking away our guns, or doing anything for that matter other than go around making speeches and taking vacations. He is jst letting Nancy Polosi, Harry Ried, and his White house full of Radical Czars have thier way with America

You're attacking Obama on vacation days taken? Really? I'm curious if you're even vaguely aware of the previous administrations vacation record.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=George_W._Bush:_The_War_President_is_Missing_in_Action

I really think people are grasping at straws if they're bitching about Obama's vacations at this point.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[Tolgak 0]

Pro-gun liberal here... who would rather spend money on jumping than shooting

How do I feel about the sales? Sensationalism won. It only confirms how fear can be such a powerful motivator for people.

Dropzones are terrible places for inspiration. What does one think when one looks up for a sign only to see a bunch of people falling?

[jgoose71 0]

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Yep, all those fears of Obama getting into office and taking away your guns sure were justified. I mean, holy crap, it's like the first thing that was on his agenda wasn't it? Better go and buy some more before they run out.

You are right, Obama isn't taking away our guns, or doing anything for that matter other than go around making speeches and taking vacations. He is jst letting Nancy Polosi, Harry Ried, and his White house full of Radical Czars have thier way with America

You're attacking Obama on vacation days taken? Really? I'm curious if you're even vaguely aware of the previous administrations vacation record.
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=George_W._Bush:_The_War_President_is_Missing_in_Action

I really think people are grasping at straws if they're bitching about Obama's vacations at this point.

So... Just out of curiosity... Why is that the part of my statement you are focusing in on rather than the rest of it?

My point is what is coming out of Obama's mouth and what congress and his staff is doing behind him isn't matching up. When is he going to take control and be a president? I'm seeing lots of change, but none that I can believe in.

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
Life, the Universe, and Everything

[Niki1 2]

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Pro-gun liberal here... who would rather spend money on jumping than shooting

How do I feel about the sales? Sensationalism won. It only confirms how fear can be such a powerful motivator for people.

I think the "Obama will outlaw guns" rumor was started by the gun manufacturers. Looks like pretty effective marketing.

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Where are we going and why are we in this basket?

[JohnRich 4]

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I think the "Obama will outlaw guns" rumor was started by the gun manufacturers. Looks like pretty effective marketing.

If you look at his history as an organizer and politician, you'll see that the idea comes directly from himself. And then when you look at the czars with which he has surrounded himself, and their histories, it becomes even more scary. Try Cass Sustein for the latest such example. He's as anti-gun as they get, and he's now in charge of "regulations".

No, it's not the gun owners who are paranoid, nor the manufacturers using clever marketing. It's just Obama being himself.

[shermanator 4]

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I haven't bought a gun this year, but that is only because I don't have the money right now. I have been eyeing a beautiful Para-Ordnance hi-Cap .45 before congress outlaws hand guns.

if I can't get it soon, I guess I will have to buy it in a back alley somewhere

I have been looking at that exact gun to buy, that is, once I am back working and able to save up a little bit.

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[freeflybella 0]

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I think the "Obama will outlaw guns" rumor was started by the gun manufacturers. Looks like pretty effective marketing.

If you look at his history as an organizer and politician, you'll see that the idea comes directly from himself. And then when you look at the czars with which he has surrounded himself, and their histories, it becomes even more scary. Try Cass Sustein for the latest such example. He's as anti-gun as they get, and he's now in charge of "regulations".

No, it's not the gun owners who are paranoid, nor the manufacturers using clever marketing. It's just Obama being himself.

Cass Sustein? You mean the LATEST glenn beck target?

I don't get the gun-thing. How many of you gun-guys have actually used a gun in self-defense?

And how many non-gun guys have wished they had guns to use in violent self-defense situations?

Maybe it's just me - in the crime-ridden city of heathens. But it seems the small-town, family-values, heartbeat of America folks are the ones who feel they need them the most?

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[warpedskydiver 0]

When I was in the service we only brandished them and held them sideways.

After that I only hurled dirty looks when faced with deadly force.

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So... Just out of curiosity... Why is that the part of my statement you are focusing in on rather than the rest of it?

So, just out of curiosity, if you didn't think it was relevant, why did you bring it up?

This is among the issues I have with most arguments made by most people in this Forum. For some reason they can't focus on the issue at hand and continue to open more and more attacks that have nothing to do with the original topic.

If I feel this way, then why did I even respond? Well, to NOT respond rewards the behavior with a "win." The person can just lump in completely irrelevant shit that's not even really worth taking about and, in fact, not even "true" yet by lumping it in, they "win"? I don't think so. I think it's time for additional bullshit arguments to go away.

So WHY am I focusing on that instead of the rest of what you said? Because YOU said it. I didn't. I didn't open the door for your bullshit tangent. You did.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[freeflybella 0]

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When I was in the service we only brandished them and held them sideways.

After that I only hurled dirty looks when faced with deadly force.

C'mon now..."In The Service" is a whole 'nother discussion.

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[diablopilot 2]

3 this year.

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[TomAiello 26]

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Pro-gun liberal here... who would rather spend money on jumping than shooting

How do I feel about the sales? Sensationalism won. It only confirms how fear can be such a powerful motivator for people.

I think the "Obama will outlaw guns" rumor was started by the gun manufacturers. Looks like pretty effective marketing.

It was actually started by a statement on the Obama campaign web site that said pretty clearly that he supported re-instating and making permanent the expired AWB.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
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[Skyrad 0]

My question is why? have 1 Million americans purchased firearms in August? Is it for home defense? If so why so many in August? Is it for sport purposes? When does the hunting season start over there? Is it beause they fear a collapse in law and order? If so why?

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
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[tkhayes 348]

I have no handguns, I am more than comfortable with my 7 shotguns, thanks.....

Oh, and my 30-06, my 22's, my Ruger 308 bull-barrel and a few others....

[Andy9o8 2]

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I have no handguns, I am more than comfortable with my 7 shotguns, thanks.....

Oh, and my 30-06, my 22's, my Ruger 308 bull-barrel and a few others....

Ah! So Americans go to Canada for the meds and health insurance, and Canadians go to the US for the guns!

[tkhayes 348]

Actually, I bought ALL of my guns in Canada. I have never purchased a gun in the USA.

But yes, generally Canadians get their guns from the USA, doesn't everyone?

[TomAiello 26]

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Ah! So Americans go to Canada for the meds and health insurance, and Canadians go to the US for the guns!

I actually know several US gun enthusiasts who wish they lived in Canada. There are many weapons available in Canada that cannot be found in the US. The Tavor is a particular object of desire for many in the US, which cannot be had here but is readily available in Canada.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
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