Posted on 10/11/2005 12:58:26 PM PDT by neverdem
More people buying earthquake insurance and home alarm systems too
VICTORVILLE — All the attention focused on home protection after hurricanes Katrina and Rita has increased sales of guns, earthquake insurance and home alarm systems locally.
People are looking for ways to protect themselves in the event of a disaster in the Victor Valley.
Lock Stock and Barrel manager Gabe Antravious said he attributes about 50 percent of their gun sales since Hurricane Katrina to customers worried about a disaster. A month and a half later, customers are still arming themselves.
"Most people buy one shotgun and a handgun," Antravious said. "If someone breaks into the house, all most people need is to hear the cocking of a shotgun and they're shaking out of there."
"They're arming themselves up," he said.
The hurricanes "spooked" people but sales have leveled off some, said Troy Kuhns, employee of the Hesperia Pawn Shop. Like any disaster, people are "freaked out" for a month then after, they forget about it.
Home security systems sales are also up in response to the disasters, said Charlie Schantz of Alarm King in Hesperia.
Allstate Insurance agent Richard Gonzalez said customers are coming in to update their homeowner's insurance policies and he is selling more earthquake insurance since the hurricanes.
Items like five-gallon water containers, water purification tablets, battery operated radios, two-way radios and first aid kits are also in demand by residents concerned about the possibility of a disaster, said Wal-Mart's Michael Butler.
Kathleen Stinson may be reached at 951-6242.
Yep. Since I've been on my gun-a-month program my state has not seen a single hurricane. Coincidence? I think not!
I could stop, of course, if I wanted to take a chance on blowing Idaho away, but I'm just not the kind of guy to risk my neighbors' well-being like that. A saint, that's what I am.
Same here. Arizona has been hurricane free since March!AWB
Thanks, I love Rugers and will take a look at the P89.
Well I have "looked" at them under the glass but have not yet handled or shot one. Thanks for the tip.
If I can be nearly as accurate with a larger caliber then I can think of no good reason not to upgrade.
(other than price)
You are exactly right, had I shot the 38s 1st it may have never been sold.
Although ive shot guns since childhood the .357s had me flinching so bad the .22 would be far more lethal in comparison.
Even the guy at the range booth next to me seemed to flinch!
Ruger P89 / P85:
A service gun from Ruger, this gun is of good quality, is reliable, and not very expensive. It is available in several Action modes, Double Action, and Double Action Only. There is also a choise in the safety arrangements of the gun, and different finishes are also available. The Ruger P85 is a slightly older model with a slightly different internal safety but is identical in other respects. While the P85 is slightly older, there are many still in service. 
The P89 uses fifteen round magazines and the P85 uses identical magazines. Weight: 2 lbs (.9 kg) Caliber: 9 mm Barrel: 4.5 inch (11.27 cm) Action: Double Action / Double Action Only Range: 165 ft (50 m) Payload: 15 + 1 Cost: $ 430 Made in: USA Special: Good quality, reliable.
Thank you for the link, it looks like a good gun for the price.
But being as this will be my main gun the budget will have to adapt this time.
Once your comfortable with the Ruger start looking for one of these:
I like my Hungarian Makarov 9mm. It looks rather like that Tokarev and the supplied holster is the same.
FWIW, I have P94 (a sleeker version of the 89 w/ decocker) & would suggest you test fire anything you plan to buy at a range that rent's 'em. I regret not doing this w/ my 94 as I much prefer my Browning HP over it.
Having said that, as someone who lives in the Katrina zone and stayed through the storm, I have to admit to a certain nervousness as I saw the proliferation of "We shoot looters" signs pop up all over the place. Unfortunately, many of those who buy guns under these circumstances never bother to learn and train how to use these new weapons properly. Frightened people, firearms and an anything goes attitude is a dangerous combination.
not one of those southerns has a decent rifle, probably spent all ther money on beer :o)
That is so correct. Thats why we always say practice, practice, practice. If and when the time comes to draw your weapon in defense it needs to be an instinctive action, and that will only happen with practice, practice, practice.AWB
so true
Home Security Alarms.....
hahahaha
you'll be dead before the police arrive...
It's time to join the NRA. If you're already a member, please put the initials in your tagline. Thanks.
I have vowed to skip my donations to the RNC until my Easy Pay Life membership is paid off.
I was thinking the same thing. In a pinch my moto could be used like that, but the dirt road bit might be rough going. Have to get some saddlebags though for any gear I need.
Only one damn home alarm with a damn. A German Shepard. She can hear a bottle cap hit the street at 2:00 in the morning with the TV on.
Nothing or no one gets by "nitro", AKA, lambchops.
We've always had German Shepards. Smart, cheap to keep, no false alarms, and no break-ins, burglarys, cats or even soliciters.
Some years ago our mailman asked if we would put our mailbox down on the street, so he didn't have to walk up to our door, and see our 110 pound German Shepard snarling at him, flashing her large teeth through the window. Hehe.
They ever get by my lambchop, they'll then deal with me.
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