Gun prices going down

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For those who don't follow, since Obama was elected there was a drastic rise in the price of guns and ammo, caused by nearly everyone buying as much as they can 'before the ban' in anticipation of new sweeping gun control laws (which have been proposed but gone no where).

Thankfully we all can see this hasn't happened and prices, along with surplus of arms, have increased accordingly. Not that we as gun owners shouldn't remain vigilant of government action, but we should understand that a direct affront to our 2A rights isn't on the near horizon and must instead concentrate our efforts elsewhere.
 
Bullets are still pretty high, though, aren't they? I know that several of the people we go to the range with have reduced their target shooting excursions because of it. Over the summer, of course, the heat had a lot to do with it, as did the proliferation of rattlesnake holes on the way in to the range. :p
 
When we ban them, round up all gun owners and distribute justice unto their worthless subhuman forms, that'll make gun prices go up a bit.
 
Thorn said:
Bullets are still pretty high, though, aren't they? I know that several of the people we go to the range with have reduced their target shooting excursions because of it. Over the summer, of course, the heat had a lot to do with it, as did the proliferation of rattlesnake holes on the way in to the range. :p
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Ammo is coming down as well but the price rise was for different reasons. Rising costs in base materials was at the core and limited production caused a temporary shortage. But now a case of AK ammo is back down to what it was 18 months ago, and .223 is actually lower than 18 months ago.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
For those who don't follow, since Obama was elected there was a drastic rise in the price of guns and ammo, caused by nearly everyone buying as much as they can 'before the ban' in anticipation of new sweeping gun control laws (which have been proposed but gone no where).

Thankfully we all can see this hasn't happened and prices, along with surplus of arms, have increased accordingly. Not that we as gun owners shouldn't remain vigilant of government action, but we should understand that a direct affront to our 2A rights isn't on the near horizon and must instead concentrate our efforts elsewhere.
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So you all keep personal arsenals so you can prevent Washington from doing what you dont want.
OK
One small problem. Most gun owners are too bloody stupid to point in the direction of Washington! So what are you going to do? Wait til Obama pays you a visit? Jeez you redefine stupid.
 
Topspin said:
we should tax the fuck out of bullets, $50 per bullet
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And where would the government get ammo after that? Almost all military ammo, and ALL police ammo is made by private manufacturers. Plus a great deal of people hand load so you would have to tax the base materials; brass, lead, copper, Etc. And all it would do is great a black market for ammo like there is for guns.
 
Lowaicue said:
So you all keep personal arsenals so you can prevent Washington from doing what you dont want.
OK
One small problem. Most gun owners are too bloody stupid to point in the direction of Washington! So what are you going to do? Wait til Obama pays you a visit? Jeez you redefine stupid.
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And do you have anything to prove your assertion? Or did you just say it because you disagree with people being able to own guns whatever the reason may be and think everyone that disagrees obviously isn't as smart as you, otherwise they would draw the same conclusions you have?

I keep guns for lots of reasons, government/police intrusion being only one. History, hunting, personal safety, and fun all enter the mix as well.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
For those who don't follow, since Obama was elected there was a drastic rise in the price of guns and ammo, caused by nearly everyone buying as much as they can 'before the ban' in anticipation of new sweeping gun control laws (which have been proposed but gone no where).

Thankfully we all can see this hasn't happened and prices, along with surplus of arms, have increased accordingly. Not that we as gun owners shouldn't remain vigilant of government action, but we should understand that a direct affront to our 2A rights isn't on the near horizon and must instead concentrate our efforts elsewhere.
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Oh are you going to get flamed by the gun nuts! LOL
 
Thorn said:
Bullets are still pretty high, though, aren't they? I know that several of the people we go to the range with have reduced their target shooting excursions because of it. Over the summer, of course, the heat had a lot to do with it, as did the proliferation of rattlesnake holes on the way in to the range. :p
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That's what I say would be a good compromise for the Gun Nuts and the Urban "We gotta get a grip on gangs" crowd. Keep guns legal across the board and reasonably cheap.....but bullets will cost $1,000 ea.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
And where would the government get ammo after that? Almost all military ammo, and ALL police ammo is made by private manufacturers. Plus a great deal of people hand load so you would have to tax the base materials; brass, lead, copper, Etc. And all it would do is great a black market for ammo like there is for guns.
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There's this wonderful tool the Government has. It's called "exemptions"! LOL Anyone who can pass "The Stupid Test" is exempt from the tax. Those who fail "The Stupid Test" have to pay $1,000/bullet tax. I think Topper has a good idea with the exception that his tax is to low and we should implement a "Stupid Test" exemption. Probably not constitutional but it probably would save a lot of accidental shooting deaths. Think about it? It would probably save Watermarks and Asshat's lives!!!
 
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Mott the Hoople said:
There's this wonderful tool the Government has. It's called "exemptions"! LOL Anyone who can pass "The Stupid Test" is exempt from the tax. Those who fail "The Stupid Test" have to pay $1,000/bullet tax. I think Topper has a good idea with the exception that his tax is to low and we should implement a "Stupid Test" exemption. Probably not constitutional but it probably would save a lot of accidental shooting deaths. Think about it? It would probably save Watermarks and Asshat's lives!!!
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Funny, but most ammo makers won't do business with the government still. For example back in March the ATF passed a new rule that all government brass had to be destroyed before it could be resold, thus making it useless to reloaders. Several very large companies reload ammo and in turn sell it to the government and private citizens. Within 3 days the ATF repelled this new rule because several of those large producers said they would no longer do business with any local, state, or federal agency, taking a page out of Ronnie Barret's book.
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
Funny, but most ammo makers won't do business with the government still. For example back in March the ATF passed a new rule that all government brass had to be destroyed before it could be resold, thus making it useless to reloaders. Several very large companies reload ammo and in turn sell it to the government and private citizens. Within 3 days the ATF repelled this new rule because several of those large producers said they would no longer do business with any local, state, or federal agency, taking a page out of Ronnie Barret's book.
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Can't says I blame them. DC's "Good Ole Boy" network is notoriously difficult to breach and unless you do, it's damned difficult making money doing business with the Government, so, why do business with them?
 
CaptBillyTheKid said:
For those who don't follow, since Obama was elected there was a drastic rise in the price of guns and ammo, caused by nearly everyone buying as much as they can 'before the ban' in anticipation of new sweeping gun control laws (which have been proposed but gone no where).

Thankfully we all can see this hasn't happened and prices, along with surplus of arms, have increased accordingly. Not that we as gun owners shouldn't remain vigilant of government action, but we should understand that a direct affront to our 2A rights isn't on the near horizon and must instead concentrate our efforts elsewhere.
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The firearms industry thanks Obama for these windfall profits. LOL
 
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