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Gun ‘preppers’ go mainstream as more people realize no one is immune to disaster
Gun Rights Examiner ^ | 11 July, 2011 | David Codrea

Posted on 07/12/2011 5:51:59 PM PDT by marktwain

The Economic Collapse blog reports that Robert Kiyosaki is warning of an impending economic collapse—and advises on preparations that include buying guns.

By way of credentials, Kiyosaki is the author of the successful “Rich Dad Poor Dad” books, reportedly having sold over 26 million copies, and runs the Rich Dad financial education website. He co-authored “Why We Want You to be Rich” with Donald Trump.

The Economic Collapse lists 11 “sound bites” from a Kiyosaki video (see sidebar media player) that include predictions of collapse where supermarket food supplies are reduced to less than three days—presumably with no restocking in sight. Of special relevance to readers of this column:

#5"buy a gun"

#8"so come to my house and I'm armed and dangerous and I'll welcome you"

#9"we have food, we have water, we have guns, gold and silver, and cash"

The significance here is not that a probability exists for terrible societal consequences from destructive financial policies—it’s that it is now being normalized by prominent voices, and more Americans are losing confidence in the system. Which means the message will reach beyond sites like The Economic Collapse, or one of my favorite regular stops, Western Rifle Shooters Association, where they routinely call our attention to other voices like The Market Ticker, which provides detailed analysis and explanations to back up the dire commentary.

The Los Angeles riots and Hurricane Katrina, where territory was ceded by civil authority for days, were mere localized disconnects where the majority of Americans could watch things unfold on TV and make conversation about how bad things looked for "those" poor people. When these Americans no longer have TV because they have no electricity—and all that that implies—we will indeed be living in interesting times.

(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...


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To: Noumenon

Cool. I’d like to see it.


41 posted on 07/12/2011 7:20:21 PM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: marktwain

Can you buy a new gun without registering it with the gun-grabbers?


42 posted on 07/12/2011 7:22:17 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Don't nuke me, bro)
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To: dynachrome

Try a PSL. Nearly the range, ammo is cheaper and the rifle can be had for around $700 with scope. I like harder hitting rifles with more range, but I have two Goloni Galils for .223.

I’m converting some MG13 mags for the Yugo M76 so I can have some 25 rounders for it.


43 posted on 07/12/2011 7:22:29 PM PDT by El Laton Caliente (NRA Life Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: Noumenon

Thank you. Those are some favorites...


44 posted on 07/12/2011 7:24:02 PM PDT by El Laton Caliente (NRA Life Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: El Laton Caliente

“ammo is cheaper”

True that, though my local range has just started banning steel core ammo., which is the cheap stuff. Still yugo non -mag out there.


45 posted on 07/12/2011 7:27:08 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: UnwashedPeasant

What state are you in?
Buy private, no papers, legal in most states.


46 posted on 07/12/2011 7:38:15 PM PDT by ctdonath2 ($1 meals: http://abuckaplate.blogspot.com/)
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To: ctdonath2
"Buy private, no papers, legal in most states."

Thanks. Is it typical for private sellers to sell new guns? Where do you find them? At gun shows?

47 posted on 07/12/2011 7:53:33 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Don't nuke me, bro)
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To: marktwain

Kiyosaki is a moron and financial illiterate whose only skill/talent is self-promotion. Efforts to find any wealth he might have in excess of what he’s earned selling books have been fruitless.


48 posted on 07/12/2011 7:53:58 PM PDT by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: ctdonath2; UnwashedPeasant

Antique weapons (pre-1898) are also exempt from paperwork.
Many fine bolt action rifles and revolvers in that category.


49 posted on 07/12/2011 8:00:42 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: UnwashedPeasant

ps. many sellers require a drivers lisence to make sure you are of age and for any problems, like felonies, etc.


50 posted on 07/12/2011 8:03:29 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: dynachrome

Have you ever tried Militec-1. It should help.


51 posted on 07/12/2011 8:04:14 PM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are...)
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To: B4Ranch

Militec-1

Never heard of it. Should I eat , shoot it...?

:)


52 posted on 07/12/2011 8:07:33 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: UnwashedPeasant
In my experience, most of the firearms that private sellers put on the market are used. Even so, many of them are often in pristine condition. A gun show is a good place to view a wide selection in one spot. No background check, and in many states, they don't collect sales tax either.

Don't feel like you are being interrogated if he asks if you are a resident of the state where the sale is taking place, or if you are a deranged criminal, out on bail. He's just covering a couple of bases (staying ahead of the Bloomberg loonies), and I'm OK with that.

53 posted on 07/12/2011 8:13:57 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-Free zones are playgrounds for felons)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

Some private sellers have new guns. See gun shows, classified ads, or buddies. Much of what’s not new is near enough. I have 3 rifles I’ve never fired (2 arsenal refinished), and sold a brand new G19 to a co-worker for cash, no papers, all legal. Suppressed machine-guns are advertised about a mile from here, NFA & yellow form paperwork only. Living in a free state is nice.


54 posted on 07/12/2011 8:15:26 PM PDT by ctdonath2 ($1 meals: http://abuckaplate.blogspot.com/)
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To: UnwashedPeasant
Where do you find them? At gun shows?

You sometimes find new guns from private sales, but mostly not. Most people take good care of firearms so lightly used are fairly common. Gun shows, watch for guys walking around or coming in with firearms. Check the local news paper classifieds and add rags. Non-Craigslist online classifieds are also out there. For the most part Egay and Craigs are useless for firearms.

55 posted on 07/12/2011 8:16:08 PM PDT by El Laton Caliente (NRA Life Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
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To: dynachrome
It is acceptable to wear padding to fire a Mosin.

LOL. It should almost be required. I took my 91/30 to the range Saturday. When I fired the first shot, I quickly realized I had left the recoil pad in another gun bag at home. Only fired 30 rounds, but my shoulder looks like a giant purple plum!

56 posted on 07/12/2011 8:18:15 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-Free zones are playgrounds for felons)
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To: dynachrome

http://www.Militec-1.com


57 posted on 07/12/2011 8:21:03 PM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are...)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

Ha! hold it tighter. Be very wary of the carbines (m44, m38, m91/59) They kick good! (I read that the russkie rifles were made to be fired with the peasants padded clothing, coats, etc. so no need for recoil pads)


58 posted on 07/12/2011 8:23:44 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: dynachrome
Very nice!

You need a shotgun or two and some pistols.

.

Don't forget ammo...


59 posted on 07/12/2011 8:26:10 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common anymore.)
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To: B4Ranch

http://www.militec-1.com/

Looks like some fine stuff.


60 posted on 07/12/2011 8:26:10 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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