Has the panic buying started

Boondock Saint · Nov 14, 2018

moose&squirrel said:
It's a bit early to panic. No one has ever come to my door telling me to give up my firearms. Every time since 2000 when I got into target shooting and wanted to buy a firearm, I was able to buy the firearm of my choice, and that pretty much includes every type. What I got from the last "Big Panic" was outrageously expensive ammo and shortages of it, but the manufacturers weren't making less of it...it was being scooped up by panic hoarders. I'm annoyed but nothing more by the "wait period" for buying a sidearm in Maryland, but not annoyed enough to think the world is ending. Plus, the silliness of Maryland's gun laws leaves lots of loopholes. Want an AR-15? Get one with an HBAR. Want a bigger bang? Buy an AR-10. Can't deal with the 10-round mags? Drive over to Virginia, buy what you want and legally bring 'em back and use 'em. Yeah, I know, some folks are inconvenienced and I appreciate that. But it isn't time to panic.

These "inconveniences" are infringements on our birthrights as free men.

RuralRifleGuy · Nov 14, 2018

Still not actually panic buying, at least by my definition as that would be illustrated by me walking into my LGS, slamming money on the counter and yelling “more guns”. I have however purchased some things now while they are on sale and have rebates in case there is a mad rush for things in the future.

I picked up a Hornady progressive press since it was $100 less while on sale at Brownells compared to everywhere else. Also picked up all the accessories, and dies for 9mm and 6.5 Creedmoor. Need to pickup .223, Grendel, and 300 Blackout dies as well as consumables come Black Friday. With the bullet rebates on the press and dies I’ll have 1000 bullets coming for the cost of S+H.

I need to find some LPK’s, upper receivers, and buffer tube kits to have on hand but I needed all of them prior to the elections any way.

ironpony · Nov 14, 2018

Talking to various people I am finding they want to panic buy but are concerned that what they purchase will be outlawed like triggers and bump stocks have been and believe semi autos are next.

j_h_smith · Nov 14, 2018

moose&squirrel said:
It's a bit early to panic. No one has ever come to my door telling me to give up my firearms. Every time since 2000 when I got into target shooting and wanted to buy a firearm, I was able to buy the firearm of my choice, and that pretty much includes every type. What I got from the last "Big Panic" was outrageously expensive ammo and shortages of it, but the manufacturers weren't making less of it...it was being scooped up by panic hoarders. I'm annoyed but nothing more by the "wait period" for buying a sidearm in Maryland, but not annoyed enough to think the world is ending. Plus, the silliness of Maryland's gun laws leaves lots of loopholes. Want an AR-15? Get one with an HBAR. Want a bigger bang? Buy an AR-10. Can't deal with the 10-round mags? Drive over to Virginia, buy what you want and legally bring 'em back and use 'em. Yeah, I know, some folks are inconvenienced and I appreciate that. But it isn't time to panic.

I don't think so Carl.....

Try to buy an M1A or any number of firearms that are on the prohibited list. We have been under attack since 1986. And to think this all started with what was called the Saturday Night Special ban.

You say I can buy an HBAR if I want an AR15. Please tell me what the difference is between an M4 and an HBAR barreled rifle? Why can't I install a detachable mag on my SKS, is there really that much of a difference?

Then lets look at the folks who have grandfathered firearms. Sure, they can keep them, but to sell them, they have to sell out of state. That's not a infringement? I can keep going. ANY infringement is 1 too many.

abean4187 · Nov 14, 2018

No need to panic buy. MD is a sinking ship with a 4 year shelf life. In 4 years, Hogan will be out, most likely a Democrat will take his place, and MD will be a full on blue super majority. The writing is on the walls. If you are not intelligent enough to have a 4 year exit strategy you deserve everything you get.

erwos · Nov 14, 2018

Nah, no panic buying here. I need a Beretta 1301 Tactical and some more AR mags, and that's about it. Never thought I'd reach the day when I was running out of stuff I wanted, but here we are.

The pirate · Nov 14, 2018

defintely buying a few P80s and AR parts, Time to invest in brownells

Alan3413 · Nov 14, 2018

Nothing I must have right now. More ammo would be nice. Prices have been pretty good recently.

altima98 · Nov 14, 2018

I need to buy a bigger safe for all the panic guns and ammo I will be buying over the next few months to go with the other safe with the stuff from the last panic buying

DutchV · Nov 14, 2018

erwos said:
Nah, no panic buying here. I need a Beretta 1301 Tactical and some more AR mags, and that's about it. Never thought I'd reach the day when I was running out of stuff I wanted, but here we are.

The 1301 Viper can be had for a good discount lately.

https://grabagun.com/beretta-1301-viper-12-18-5-bl-sy-4-1.html

I guess hog hunters weren't buying enough of them.

kaliroger · Nov 14, 2018

I would have to go with the consensus, and say ammo if you get it at a good price.

AND yes , please no panic buying, it only drives prices UP!!!(((

BRONZ · Nov 15, 2018

Silly

Nope

motorcoachdoug · Nov 15, 2018

I need more ammo for my ar-15, a shotgun, more 40 cal ammo, an ar-15, more 45cal ammo and shot gun ammo as well.

Stoveman · Nov 15, 2018

Alan3413 said:
Nothing I must have right now. More ammo would be nice. Prices have been pretty good recently.

Last night I ordered 1K rounds of 9mm 115 gr Sellier Bellot target stuff and 100 rounds of Federal 124gr +P for $223.70.

ChannelCat · Nov 15, 2018

Alan3413 said:
Nothing I must have right now. More ammo would be nice. Prices have been pretty good recently.

Same here. I boxed in my bucket list back in 2002 when Ehrlich was running against that left wing cvnt KK Townsend. I didn't think Ehrlich had a prayer, and melted plastic while "panic buying" my life list. As it turned out, I was 10 years off.

abean4187 said:
No need to panic buy. MD is a sinking ship with a 4 year shelf life. In 4 years, Hogan will be out, most likely a Democrat will take his place, and MD will be a full on blue super majority. The writing is on the walls. If you are not intelligent enough to have a 4 year exit strategy you deserve everything you get.

That's when the real panic buying will start...
:mad54:

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Nov 15, 2018

abean4187 said:
No need to panic buy. MD is a sinking ship with a 4 year shelf life. In 4 years, Hogan will be out, most likely a Democrat will take his place, and MD will be a full on blue super majority. The writing is on the walls. If you are not intelligent enough to have a 4 year exit strategy you deserve everything you get.

My wife will have retired by that time and we'll be off to Free America. The People's Republic will be in the rear view mirror.

chrisflhtc · Nov 15, 2018

No panic just controlled purchasing over the last several years. :innocent0

Panic is when they come for them. That's when a proper choice has to be made. :cool16:

shootin the breeze · Nov 15, 2018

TheOriginalMexicanBob said:
The People's Republic will be in the rear view mirror.

I cannot wait for this to be true for me. Max seven years when youngest graduates high school. Depending on what the gun grabbers start in four years when froshole is governor and same day registration always guarantees enough illegals to vote the every office everywhere blue, I'll be out earlier and the kid is on his own with his mother.

TheOriginalMexicanBob · Nov 15, 2018

I already have about a dozen AR- and M4 platform rifles and carbines plus other type long guns now and more handguns than I could ever hope to need...plus sufficient ammunition for all. I'm not concerned about any possible panic buying. If that should happen I could certainly sell some of what I have for a handsome profit. Even in a panic situation there are always opportunities. But realistically, after the market several years ago anyone who wants an AR of any type already has one. I can't see a panic situation anything like the last one.

engineerbrian · Nov 15, 2018

Alan3413 said:
Nothing I must have right now. More ammo would be nice. Prices have been pretty good recently.

Everyone should be buying ammo now. The prices have been great for quite a while

Has the panic buying started

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