Is it time to buy an AR????

Is it time to buy an AR????

With Early Voting underway in a number of states, it may be time to adjust your gun buying plans to the politics of this election. Two things are possible that could set off panic gun buying:

1.) Obama Wins.

2.) McCain wins, but the Democrats get veto-proof majorities in congress.

The Mainstream Press expects Obama AND a veto-proof congress.

In either case, we know the Democrats are going to come with another "assault weapon" ban. They've said that in their party platform that's been posted at www.ShootingUSA.com for a number of weeks.

I'll predict there will be massive buying of ARs, AKs, and all kinds of high-cap guns and magazines, shortly after the election. We saw this before with Clinton's first ban in 1994. We'll see it happen again as millions of us try to get under the wire with "grandfathered", pre-ban, guns and magazines.

Problem is, there may not be enough guns and magazines to satisfy the demand. I have not heard that any manufacturer is stockpiling guns to supply the likely rush to buy.

A smart guy might want to be in the gun store this week, doing some Christmas shopping, before the folks who aren't paying attention see the new ban coming.

Think about it.

And then go vote for the people who don't want to ban your guns.

Jim

Anytime is AR time.

Anytime you can afford one is a good time to purchase.

I've never really needed an excuse

Bought a G-21 and a bunch of mags yesterday. I have been trying for the last 4 years to beat the curve. Not in the positon some of these guys are in, but not too shabby.

Love you program by the way, Jim.

Not a snowball's chance in hell they'll get a veto proof congress. They'll likely get a filibuster proof majority congress though.

Working on magazines myself.

Are you accepting email if I have a question concerning Magnum calibers, I am trying to throw a dart at the dart board an pick one.

I share your concerns. Believe me, I share your concerns.

It is always time to buy and AR or AK, but the prospect of a coming AWB is very strong. Don't get caught with your pants down gentlemen. Mr. Scoutten is a voice of knowledge, experience and wisdom. If you aren't stocking up then you better have a some padding in the seat of your pants. You'll be kicking yourself in a year.

As for early voting, I went and voted for a whole list of people who don't want to ban my guns. In the words of a great man "Go and do thou likewise"!

If the obamanation wins Jesus is ready to do battle..

You should have been buying for years.

Must suck to be late in the game.

Can't say I expected that, (from Dlaw) in a thread on political gun-buying advice.

JS

Originally Posted By Jim-Scoutten: Can't say I expected that, in a thread on political gun-buying advice. JS

Obama=the antichrist

Just bought 5000 rounds of 5.45x39 from aim.

Wish I could afford more.

Just trying to put a smile on the Arfcom faces. People are really stressed lately..
And yes stock up on guns, ammo and mags while you can.

Originally Posted By Triumph955i: You should have been buying for years. Must suck to be late in the game.

dont be an ass or condesending in this mans thread.

most have been buying, some havnt. but for those that need to actually read the facts then its threads like these that help those. So please dont shit in helpful threads. thanks.

Originally Posted By yekimak: Anytime is AR time.

This and ammo time !


What time is it ?...........it's ammo time !......

Built my Dad an AR last year, just ordered my ST22 upper and another 3k of XM193 plus 20 more Pmags. Also sent in $100 to NRA-ILA and $325 to McCain/ Palin. I'm ready to help win this thing, once and for all!

Originally Posted By VT4meGunCtrlisAntiUS: Also sent in $100 to NRA-ILA and $325 to McCain/ Palin. I'm ready to help win this thing, once and for all!

You do know that we have elections on a pretty regular basis right?

I sleep better at night knowing there is a milling machine in my garage.

Originally Posted By Hebrew_Battle_Rifle: Originally Posted By VT4meGunCtrlisAntiUS: Also sent in $100 to NRA-ILA and $325 to McCain/ Palin. I'm ready to help win this thing, once and for all! You do know that we have elections on a pretty regular basis right?

Yeah but for now defeating Obama is everything. I'll be ready to fight the once and for all battle again in 2 years time. Until then donate, educate and go out and shoot!

I finished in 05". Politicians are a fickle bunch as are those that place them in power.

Never begin a job when the sun goes down.

I agree. I have been panic buying already. I have picked up 2 more stripped lowers and a bunch of magazines in the last few weeks. If I wasn't still in college and made more money, I'd be buying a lot more. I think that any standard capacity magazines and stripped lowers will be difficult to come by after the election. The way I see it is that if Obama gets in or the dems have a super-majority, I've gotten a bunch of stuff while it's still relatively easy to find. If McCain wins and the dems don't have a super-majority, I just have a bunch of new lowers and mags, not really a problem.

They need to be stopped before any of this becomes a reality. I didn't start shooting until after the last AWB expired, when I moved to FL from NJ and a few months later bought my first AR15 from a local shop, figuring I should get it while I can. I hope a generation of new shooters don't have to worry about whether or not they are allowed to exercise their freedoms.

I'll predict there will be massive buying of ARs, AKs,

Be sure to get both!

It is ALWAYS a good time to buy an AR.

And an AK, FAL, etc...

I'm good. Good advice though.

ill be picking up another stripped lower this month

I was around during the last ban, I don't need any excuses to buy more when I can.

I'm afraid if Obama gets in the best we can hope for is a ban. I believe the Commiecrats will try for outright confiscation. Or, some incredibly prohibitive annual tax & registration fee so we can't afford our guns.

Jim, Great thread. Thanks for doing what you do.

I think you should focus your next few shows on the stuff that's most at risk. It probably won't matter much, us gun guys are the only ones watching anyway.

Your show is a step forward no matter what happens, so you're already doing your part. Thanks.

Originally Posted By Triumph955i: You should have been buying for years. Must suck to be late in the game.

True, But better late than never!


ETA--In this case I am not Late to the Game!

Yes, although I have a couple stripped lowers here I'm planning on a complete AR but more than likely I'll grab an AK or two in the next month.

Jim et al,

I got the bug about a month and a half ago to buy a stripped lower. I found one at my favorite gun shop and have added two more since then and one for my oldest daughter. (4 total) Bought her a Walther P22 for her 16th birthday yesterday.

We're not a high end family, but I'm going to stretch the dollars and bend a little credit to be prepared no matter which way this goes down. It's just good planning to be ready for what may come next.

Russia is back on the enemies list and playing in South/Central America again even more agressively than before. China has never let up and the Muslims are playing for keeps with no sign of backing off. Even domestic enemies are going full tilt.

I completed my first build yesterday, but I received the wrong upper with the kit I ordered from Pete. (Not a major setback) I think the factories are starting to feel the pressure as most parts are already hard to get or are being reduced in price for major high volume sales.

Would I suggest people buy an AR-15 now? You bet I would. I'm a little perturbed I didn't have the urge 6 months ago. Maybe things felt a little more hopeful before the wonder twins made it to the big battle and we were left with bad and worse for this election. With everything else going on in the economy you make the best point that now is the right time to adjust our spending habits and gun buying plans.

But don't forget your favorite high capacity handgun either.

My final suggestion. Buy all the parts, tools, and accessories you can possibly afford for the next couple of months and then pay them off over the next year. A very good investment no matter what happens.

Originally Posted By CAR_16: It is ALWAYS a good time to buy an AR.

+1

Originally Posted By VT4meGunCtrlisAntiUS: Built my Dad an AR last year, just ordered my ST22 upper and another 3k of XM193 plus 20 more Pmags. Also sent in $100 to NRA-ILA and $325 to McCain/ Palin. I'm ready to help win this thing, once and for all!

Damn, I need a job, wanna hire me?

Im not sure the main assumption in the OP is true....that anything will be grandfathered. I thought the Congress Commies wanted a non-grandfathered law which means all of the enumerated evil features apply no matter when the purchase was made. I could also envision the new law being considerably more restrictive than the first w/o a sunset. Additionally, even if McCain gets the WH it wouldn't surprise me if he'd sign it just to keep the 'I reach across the aisle' thing going. Remember he supported closing the 'gun show loop hole' just to keep the peace. No matter what the out come gun owners have their work cut out for them.

I have seen this coming for some time. I have been stocking up on ammo for the last five years. Friends & relatives have been asking me "what do you want all that ammo for?) they think I'm crazy for having a room desginated just for ammo when you can just go out and buy what you need anytime.

Funny part is lately they have been saying "have you seen the price of ammo lately?
I just smile and say,you haven't seen anything yet.

Jim Scoutten just gave us a shot across the bow. I hope were wise enough to take heed.
Thanks Jim.

Its past time. If you dont' have one now your about to miss the boat.

Just bought 3 and lots of ammo!

I was working a buddys booth at the Tanner show the other day and one customer summed it up well:
"Nobody sells guns like a Democrat"

I just ordered a Beta Mag.

JS

Spot on, Nostradamus.

Yep...

The window of opportunity is closing.

All hail the ONE!

well i guess im screwed, im heading to the states in 2 years (knocks on wood) after i finish school here, so i will be a bit (just a bit) late

No problem. The speculators will have pre-ban ARs for sale at $3-5-grand.

Where (what) is ABW????

JS

Just bought mine. DPMS Pro Lite Classic. 16" $700. Heavy barrel cant wait to go out tomorrow and fire her.


its a perfect time to buy!

its supposed to be AUA
Aruba , a little island in the Caribbean (guess you guys already knew that)
and 3-5 grand is alittle bit out of my (student; now and still by that time) budget
but ill have to see what i can do when i get so far

QFT.


Whadya think Jim?

My first, and she runs like a racehorse.

http://home.surewest.net/hivac/images/ar2.JPG

Its now waaayyyy past time to buy several of them.

And mags...

And ammo...

And moar mags...

And then moar ammo...

Etc...

I got my AR about 2 weeks ago DPMS upper and CCMG lower with DPMS parts. Shoots sweet!

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