NeedleinA Posted October 28, 2020 Report Posted October 28, 2020 I'll disclose that I'm not a "gun person". I have never owned a gun until the last 6 months. We have them at the home now for personal defense, like many other families I know. I often hear gun advocates talk about politicians taking away your gun rights. I found this video about a backdoor approach by California to cripple your ability to 'purchase' guns. Also curious if @mirkwood has any thoughts on this approach. Carborendum, NeuroTypical and Anddenex 3 Quote
NeuroTypical Posted October 28, 2020 Report Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) Legislating the sale of guns so much, nobody can buy guns, is absolutely a thing that people try to do all the time. Nothing new here. It needs to be fought, like any other attempt. - Banning certain types of guns, or demanding certain technologies be included in anything to be bought/sold in a state - Pressuring banks or credit card companies to refuse to do business with any business that sells guns or ammo - Banning certain capacity magazines - Regulating the sale of guns/ammo to the point where it's difficult or impossible to buy either These are just off the top of my head. Edited October 28, 2020 by NeuroTypical Anddenex, NeedleinA, Carborendum and 1 other 4 Quote
mirkwood Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 There are numerous States and/or cities that are trying to legislate away our 2A right in this manner. I took all my dad's guns out of California years ago because of the insanity of their everchanging gun laws. Still_Small_Voice, Carborendum, Anddenex and 2 others 5 Quote
Still_Small_Voice Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 I watch the 2nd Amendment a lot in this nation. About thirty-six states presently have tolerable firearm laws. These states do not have magazine capacity restrictions on citizens, red flag gun confiscations without due process or silly laws against pistol grips, barrel shrouds, flash hiders, bayonet lugs or adjustable stocks. Detachable magazines are a nice feature to have for a long gun or pistol as it enables a citizen to reload faster. There is no such thing as a "high capacity magazine." This was a term invented by people wishing to cripple and erode our 2nd Amendment liberties away. There are "full capacity magazines" and "crippled capacity magazines." From what I have experienced and read, most magazines that have over thirty five rounds in capacity are less reliable, heavy and bulky. mirkwood, NeedleinA, Carborendum and 2 others 5 Quote
mirkwood Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” infringe [inˈfrinj] VERB infringed (past tense) actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright" synonyms: contravene · violate · transgress · break · breach · commit a breach of · [more] VERB infringed (past participle) actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright" synonyms: contravene · violate · transgress · break · breach · commit a breach of · Colirio, Traveler, Midwest LDS and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote
Traveler Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 I am personally convinced that the only reason to limit a lawful citizen's 2nd Amendment rights is a precursor (intent) for the removal of additional rights. In addition - politicians threatening the 2nd Amendment - I believe is an indication of being controlled by "secret combinations" such as drug cartels - especially if they are also for open borders, abolishing ICE, defunding the Police and so on and so on. The trend is obvious where their true loyalties lie. The Traveler Still_Small_Voice, mrmarklin, Grunt and 3 others 5 1 Quote
Carborendum Posted November 3, 2020 Report Posted November 3, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 5:00 PM, NeedleinA said: I often hear gun advocates talk about politicians taking away your gun rights. I found this video about a backdoor approach by California to cripple your ability to 'purchase' guns. I couldn't help but note his T-shirt. Quote Ammosexual: A term for someone who feels affection for firearms. Often an attraction to the beauty and design of the gun, but can also refer to love for the history, freedom, security, or tactile feel of the gun. Also typified by those who feel joy in being able to find and acquire ammunition to feed their firearms, especially at an affordable price. Ammosexuals, like many alternative lifestyle groups, have been ruthlessly attacked by hate-filled bigots who desire the eradication of individual liberty and equality, in favor of either violent mobs, might-makes-right, or tyrant kings. Fearing violence and protests, most ammosexuals are forced to hide their biological affection from vocal and violent prejudice. Ammosexuals are frequently the target of anti-freedom laws and politicians, and are currently denied many freedoms granted to other minority groups in most nations. [Hey, want to see my new favorite rifle? Her name's Vera.] Who here is a Firefly fan? I love Jayne. So, is "ammosexual" supposed to be derogatory? I want one of those T-shirts. Anyone else here an ammosexual? NeuroTypical 1 Quote
NeedleinA Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Posted November 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Carborendum said: I want one of those T-shirts. https://teespring.com/ammosexual_blk?tsmac=store&tsmic=thepewpewlife&pid=46&cid=2739 12 minutes ago, Carborendum said: Anyone else here an ammosexual? More and more becoming one. Just ordered a laser sight for my wife's SigP365 this morning. Carborendum and mirkwood 2 Quote
mordorbund Posted November 3, 2020 Report Posted November 3, 2020 5 hours ago, NeedleinA said: Just ordered a laser sight for my wife's SigP365 this morning. I though you save that stuff for Valentine's Day. NeedleinA 1 Quote
NeedleinA Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Posted November 3, 2020 1 minute ago, mordorbund said: I though you save that stuff for Valentine's Day. "Ordered" this morning. Will 'now' save it until Valentines Day, thanks😉 Quote
mirkwood Posted November 3, 2020 Report Posted November 3, 2020 6 hours ago, NeedleinA said: https://teespring.com/ammosexual_blk?tsmac=store&tsmic=thepewpewlife&pid=46&cid=2739 More and more becoming one. Just ordered a laser sight for my wife's SigP365 this morning. Laser sight or red dot sight? Quote
NeedleinA Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Posted November 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, mirkwood said: Laser sight or red dot sight? Lima green laser. mirkwood 1 Quote
mirkwood Posted November 4, 2020 Report Posted November 4, 2020 12 hours ago, NeedleinA said: Lima green laser. Make sure she can shoot the iron sights too in case the laser fails. NeedleinA 1 Quote
Carborendum Posted November 4, 2020 Report Posted November 4, 2020 21 hours ago, mirkwood said: Laser sight or red dot sight? Remember: When you find an intruder in the dark of your home, you just need to shine that red dot on the intruder's face... and let the cat go to town. Vort, NeedleinA, NeuroTypical and 2 others 1 4 Quote
NeedleinA Posted January 23, 2021 Author Report Posted January 23, 2021 So... went to our area gun store in the middle of the work day to find this. I went to another store after this one, same story. Lets just say this isn't about quail season. Quote
JohnsonJones Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 It seems odd so many would go to the Gun Store due to certain events. If one needs a gun, then it shouldn't be dependent on certain events occurring for you to need it, you would want to utilize it for what it is necessary for. If you think you may need it in the future, rather than buying it as a reaction, be proactive and buy it prior to that. You'll find you have far less crowds to deal with. If this is about Ammunition instead, I sure hope that store has a bargain on ammunition, otherwise, it would have been WISER to buy ammunition BEFORE everyone rushed out and made the ammo crunch even worse than it already was. At this point, it probably is easier and better to buy it online than at a store if you have to deal with crowds like the above. I don't think I've ever seen the store this crowded during Quail Season, or at least for Quail season. However, if you expect it to be crowded because Quail season has popped up (every place is different I suppose), then it probably is best to buy your guns and ammo BEFORE the season ever begins. You'll know what you have, know what you are expecting to use, are prepped to go before the season begins and can plan other essential items (where you are are going, where you'll have the dogs if you use them, etc) rather than fighting the crowds hoping that the store isn't sold out of the Ammo you need or the Gun you want. Quote
mirkwood Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 Ammo pricing Is out of control right now. Stores should be spanked for price gouging. I currently need to buy some more 9 mm and it is 3 to 4 times the normal cost. I won’t pay those prices. I haven’t bought any ammo since March 2020. This has been going on for about a year and some say that it could be 2 to 3 years before we see normal price ranges. I’m hearing rumors that the problem now is due to a primer shortage. Quote
Grunt Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, mirkwood said: Ammo pricing Is out of control right now. Stores should be spanked for price gouging. I currently need to buy some more 9 mm and it is 3 to 4 times the normal cost. I won’t pay those prices. I haven’t bought any ammo since March 2020. This has been going on for about a year and some say that it could be 2 to 3 years before we see normal price ranges. I’m hearing rumors that the problem now is due to a primer shortage. CTD had 9mm Win White box (50) for 99 bucks this week. I reload, but primers are super hard to find. mirkwood 1 Quote
estradling75 Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnsonJones said: If you think you may need it in the future, rather than buying it as a reaction, be proactive and buy it prior to that. You'll find you have far less crowds to deal with. What makes you think this isn't exactly what they are doing? Why couldn't a bunch of people be seeing a future need, and are out proactively buying it prior to it. Crowds simply mean a lot of people are seeing a future need. NeedleinA and mirkwood 2 Quote
mirkwood Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 I have no problem finding the ammo. I’m unwilling to pay the The current prices. JohnsonJones 1 Quote
Carborendum Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, mirkwood said: I have no problem finding the ammo. I’m unwilling to pay the The current prices. 1 hour ago, mirkwood said: ...some say that it could be 2 to 3 years before we see normal price ranges. How do you know this isn't the "new normal"? I've got plenty of rifle rounds. But we're low enough on 9mm that we can't to the range for practice. My son and I are proficient enough that we can be "accurate enough" if the need arises. But we won't be able to get any better without practice. Edited January 23, 2021 by Carborendum JohnsonJones 1 Quote
Grunt Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, Carborendum said: How do you know this isn't the "new normal"? Currently, it's just a reaction. Supply will increase to meet demand in a free market. However, if the government regulates manufacturing so much the market isn't even close to free, then this could be the new normal. NeuroTypical, mirkwood and JohnsonJones 3 Quote
Carborendum Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Grunt said: Currently, it's just a reaction. It's been "a reaction" for over a year now. Government WILL "regulate" (i.e. - forbid/ban/crush) enough of the gun and ammunition market that it will always be higher. Before Obama took office I could buy 125 grain 9mm for around 50 c/rd. Sometimes cheaper. With Obama, prices rose to $1/rd. People said it was a "reaction". And it was. But it never went down. Now this is "just a reaction" and up to $2/rd. It is just a reaction. But it won't be going down any time soon -- as in -- EVER. Edited January 23, 2021 by Carborendum Quote
Grunt Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, Carborendum said: It's been "a reaction" for over a year now. Government WILL "regulate" (i.e. - forbid/ban/crush) enough of the gun and ammunition market that it will always be higher. Before Obama took office I could buy 125 grain 9mm for around 50 c/rd. Sometimes cheaper. With Obama, prices rose to $1/rd. People said it was a "reaction". And it was. But it never went down. Now this is "just a reaction" and up to $2/rd. It is just a reaction. But it won't be going down any time soon. It hasn't been horrible for over a year in my area. It depends on HOW government regulates it. I specifically said manufacturing because if they regulate sales and possession, as they've been leaning towards, demand will decrease and availability/price will decrease with it. I bought 9mm for less than 50 c/rd this month. Quote
Carborendum Posted January 23, 2021 Report Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Grunt said: I bought 9mm for less than 50 c/rd this month. Where? Heck, I'll drive to New England and buy a truck load and come home with it at that price. Quote
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