Used gun market after the election.

[mortablunt]

Hang onto em' anyway. Romney is an even bigger enemy of guns than Obama. And due to his alignment and other factors, he actually could get something passed.

 

[LemmyCaution]

If there is a surfeit of firearms on the market after the election, my guess is that it will have far more to do with a plummeting economy than it will the politics of gun control.

I'll hold back my opinions about what electoral outcome might cause such an economic crisis.

 

[jmorris]

I personally feel that the people who were "nervous" the first time around went out and took care of business already.

there are always "first timers". The same thing that happened with the last election happened when Clinton was elected.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Yup. Being in the industry, we saw a monster ebb tide in both firearms and ammo and to a lesser degree, accessories after Y2K fizzled. I figure it'll only be a matter of to what degree and not whether or not there's a "flood".

This current epic buying frenzy won't be maintained regardless of politics, Mayans, the U.N. or bath salts inspired zombie attacks.

I do figure - having watched this industry for so long - that after an individual's own reasonable amount of firearms have been purchased, the best money spent is on quality ammunition and magazines/clips.

 

[95XL883]

Hmmm? I don't think prices will drop much, if at all. I'm sure there will be a few who have to sell and consequently someone will get a great deal but I don't think it will be more common than right now.

I'm one of those guys who went and bought a gun shortly after Obama was elected. I hadn't held, let alone fired, my 22 rifle or 22 revolver, for many years. My anti-gun wife was nervous about Obama and TEOTWAWKI, we had a gun store as a client, therefore I bought a S&W model 60. My wife still hasn't fired it, but she has designated it to go to her son from her first marriage. Since that 357, I've purchased multiple handguns and a Marlin 336. And now I'm considering an AR-15 and reloading equipment. I average a once a month range trip. Two of my boys go with me regularly. I've given a 22 revolver to my two boys from my first marriage. One shoots it regularly and now wants a lever rifle. The other has never fired his but he won't give it up. As he is moving to CO for the outdoor life, my bet is he will be asking for advice in a couple of years. The guys I know who bought a gun and haven't fired it don't regret the purchase at all. They are anxious to fire it, they just haven't taken the time. A co-worker's son wanted to shoot so I took him and his dad and let them fire mine. The young man now has a 10/22 and another range trip is being planned.

My point in this long diatribe is yeah, some guys buy a gun and haven't fired it but I suspect they all bought them really because they wanted a gun. It will just take them a while to fire it. I fired mine right away, fire it regularly, carry it, bought more, introduced others to shooting and look forward to reloading and some hunting. I'm not unique. It doesn't take too many like me to keep the sport growing. Overall, I don't think prices will go down.

 

[Sniper66]

Buyers are everywhere

Some of the enthusiasm for gun buying is clearly out of fear of losing the privilege. I hear that sentiment at every gun show I attend; much more than in the past. But, what I hear much more is a growing interest in shooting sports. Historically gun owners were mostly hunters and if you didn't hunt, you had no interest in guns. Not so these days. Most of my friends who are shooters are, in fact, not hunters. They like range shooting and the comfort of having some form of home protection. Many are discovering that guns are fun and can be fun for the whole family.

 

[FROGO207]

IMHO the used gun market will be the best after the holiday season around here. The credit card bills from the holidays arrive, the fuel tank is low, and work slows down somewhat about then. You have to eat and keep warm in your home and your income tax check is not back yet. So what can you do to get the cash to pay your debt down some?? Sell that rifle for now and buy another next summer with the expected spare cash you will probably have is the usual.:banghead: Well life usually gets in the way of grand plans and that replacement firearm never gets purchased by most. I will buy a firearm from a friend and hold it with the agreement that they can buy it back at the same price if done within a year. Even with no interest and a reasonable cost sadly this buyback seldom happens. So the election outcome having a difference on firearm prices-------sorry, I don't think any big difference at all.

 

[splithoof]

If only we could buy all the AR's from the property room. I know that many that I've seen were stolen from casual buyers who were not shooters, only folks buying because of some perceived need due to an election. Sad part is that the ones with no reports filed eventually get shoveled into the smelter.

 

[pat701]

Rommey is no fan of firearms, so i see no selloff.

 

[YJake]

Business was good in 2008. I suspect sales will jump in July through January of next year before settling back down again. However, I do not expect sales to be as high as they were in 2008, I had people buying 500rnd bricks of .22lr for $35 in 2008.

-Jake

 

[pharmer]

Romney may be no friend of the 2ndA, but on a national stage he will behave like an "American." If Obama wins, panic will ensue on a greater scale than in '08. He's already ground a keen edge on his axe (metaphor) and admitted to a (real)"kill list." Joe

 

[Owen Sparks]

Romney may not be one of us, but he has stated that if elected he will not sign any more gun legislation. After all, he needs us when he runs for a second term.

 

[Hossfly68]

I would imagine that there are also a few people like me who didn't panic buy in 2008, and had never shot an AR until a few months ago. I found out that I REALLY enjoyed it and have been researching and learning everything I can about them lately. I've seen prices ranging from $700 all the way up to $2600.
I don't think the wife would survive the shock if I walked in with the $2600 rifle and the way our finances are right now (16 year old daughter getting a car), I have a feeling she'd shoot me with it even if I brought home the $700 rifle. But I'm still looking and learning. There will eventually be one around at the right price.

 

[exavid]

I don't expect to see a flood of used guns if the worst happens next November. Romney might not be a great friend of gun owners but Obama is an avowed enemy of the 2nd. I don't think Romney will be making gun control a major goal of his administration but I do believe Obama will be once the gloves are off if he's re-elected.

 

[rajb123]

Mitt has never owned guns and there is no record of him ever buying a hunting license.

He is more liberal than obama.

Therefore, he is likely to be a gun grabber.

Besides, he cannot win.

 

[GEM]

I actually don't expect to see major gun legislation from either. Obama may squeak in and wouldn't want to set up the next person for defeat.

Given the paralyzed nature of Congress, a major bill couldn't make it today or in the future. The usual suspects will rant and we must be on guard. However, the strong progun lobby buffers against serious attempts to propose strong antilegislation. The power brokers know that extreme positions lead to defeat - as may happen to Mitt due to his adopting some more extreme base rhetoric. If you like his rhetoric, that's your right, but I'm being practical.

I know it's fun to get all excited but that's my calculated view of the future.

Certainly the UN driven, blue helmet on your street confiscation has been terminated by Heller and McDonald, if it was ever a possibility.

However, Bloomberg is coming for your big gulp and Slurpee. Beware!

 

[exavid]

A couple of points. First Obama is a socialist believing in redistributing wealth. Romney is a successful businessman. Those two facts prove that Obama is a hell of a lot more liberal than Romney. If anyone thinks Romney can't win I'd recommend not betting on the upcoming election. It's beginning to look like a major upset coming.
As for Obama not taking major action against gunowners if he's re-elected, he's already said he will. He's already said there's no need for civilians to have semi-automatic weapons. He's stated he has to work "under the radar" on gun control until he gets past the election.
He doesn't need to get any new laws through Congress either. The EPA, BATF and all of those nice little outfits are part of the Executive branch and for that reason are directly under Obama's command. Try shooting much if the EPA blocks all lead ammo, makes it difficult to buy ammunition, or declares gunpowder or primers to cause air pollution. It can happen. Anyone who doesn't vote because they're sure Obama will win is a damn fool.

 

[Romeo 33 Delta]

Remember, whoever gets elected, it's only for 4 years ... then the problem starts all over again. Trouble is ... it never ends! Keep you guns, you ammo, your necessaries ... you just might need them someday.

 

[kimbershot]

buy ammo, reloading press, components and dies and keep your eyes open for gun deals.

 

[Walkalong]

And we'll end on that note.