Big Crowd Expected at Sandy Gun Show: Promoter says Election has boosted demand for Guns

The Deseret News ^ | November 22, 2008 | Jasen Lee

[Shooter 2.5]

Good riddance.

[dools007]

Thanks for your input. Going with hand gun first as my first priority is home protection. I especially appreciated your “mistakes” remarks. Whatever, hand gun I buy will have to use ammo compatible with a rifle. It’s been many years since I fired a hand gun or a rifle so I intend to put in as much range time as I can afford.

I’m thinking about joining a hunting club so that I can reacquire my stalking skills.

Thanks again for your comments. Happy Thanksgiving.

[painter]

I did not vote for Obama & I intend to be a new gun owner within the next few weeks. I’ve always supported 2nd amendment rights, but never exercised them. Now is the time.

Good for you. I bought my first hand gun a couple weeks ago.1911A1 45cal.

[Marysecretary]

My son is buying all the ammo he can before the prices go sky high.

[AmericanInTokyo]

At least 1/2 of the American People are not stupid. That accounts for MILLIONS (at least 48% of the voting public).

They put two and two together.

A) They heard Obama's live, raw comments, off record (but recorded anyways) in liberal San Francisco about what he REALLY thinks about Americans owning guns;

and

B) They saw the treatment of JOE THE PLUMBER when he spoke up and spoke truth to power.

Most Americans figured out what is in store when the Democrats get ultimate power and they are moving forward quickly to secure one of their prime Constitutional protections.

The fascists and communists who want to destroy this country and take down the middle class better think twice, because they are going to have one hell of a hornet's nest on their hands now if they take any strong, elitist steps toward totalitarianism.

[GL of Sector 2814]

There will be a gun show in a couple of weeks here in Denver. I’ll be very curious to see what the prices are like.

[Titan Magroyne]

I found it difficult to read the tiny font, but well worth the effort. Thanks for posting that. Confirms my judgment that, despite other financial concerns, I’ve been on a buying spree lately. They’re like tater chips, aren’t they? :o)

More than one dealer I spoke with expressed thanks to Obama for the brisk business, though they turned sour when reminded to enjoy it while it lasts.

I ended up speaking with TWO newbie salesmen at Gander Mountain, both only on their second day of employment there. Took forever to complete that transaction as the boss walked one through the FBI check. At least that fella knew guns, crucial since I have limited knowledge myself. The other hardly knew between handgun and rifle ammunition.

[Titan Magroyne]

I beg to differ with your assertion about the recent buyers already being armed to the teeth. Heck, even the SALESMEN are newbies, if my experience at Gander Mountain is any indication.

I’ve gone for years with nothing more than a tiny pistol bought back when I worked nights.

[Details redacted] but I assure you I’ve gone on a spree this past week, snapping up the last the stores had of what was on my list.

I assure you, my FRiend, I did not vote for the A-hole Elect. A lot of short-sighted people seem to have done so, unfortunately. Perhaps a tidy profit can be made off them once the Anointed tightens the screws, though it would serve justice to refuse to sell based on whom they voted for.

[uncbob]

My inclination is to buy a revolver as opposed to an automatic. Easier maintenance and better reliab

Agree Get a Ruger 357

It can use 38s +P38s and 357 ammo Misfire just pull the trigger and another round

[uncbob]

Actually, many of them are.

Interesting--I would have thought Clinton --etc would have caused the majority to have wised up by now

[CodeToad]

Clinton did, but many people were not 18 who are now.

[Marysecretary]

I do fear a revolution if these things happen. I’d buy a gun myself if I knew how to use one. No, I probably never will learn. M

[LeoOshkosh]

I probably own more guns and ammo than you do I repeat my premise Those buying like mad already are armed to the teeth These aren’t NEW OWNERS If they were Obama wouldn’t have been elected to begin with



You could not be more wrong on this. There are more new owners than ever before. I went to a local gun shop and it was filled with women who didn't know anything about guns along with white-collar workers looking at entry-level handguns.

[uncbob]

I can’t understand why these people didn’t already own guns

Wonder who they voted for