Talked to a guy at the shop today, asked if business was good. He laughed and said they've never sold more guns in 70 years of being open.
Picked up a Mossberg 500. Thought about buying one of those "Typhoon" mag feds, but ain't sure about it. Also looking at some AR's! A guy next to me bought six handguns - must be stocking stuffers!
I’m all for supporting local businesses but do also pay attention to your wallet and use sources like gun.deals (no .com or anything) and r/Gundeals (one of the last remaining good subreddits). I support my Local Gun Store (LGS) with range time, occasional ammo purchases, some random gun buys but other than that I try to buy all online.
For example, when I bought my AR556 it was for sale at the LGS for $799 but I bought it online for $467. With that over $330 savings, I bought a 9mm Shield M&P2.0 and had enough left over that I bought a holster for it. I basically got two guns and a holster for what one would have cost me just the rifle at the LGS. I like to support it; but if the decision is either support them and get basically another gun with the savings, I’m picking 2 guns every time.
Plus, about 80% of the posted deals are coming from small time gun stores/family owned stores, so don’t feel bad for not buying a firearm from your LGS as you still are supporting a small business, just elsewhere, plus your LGS will still make a little bit off you because they will need to act as your FFL.
Can confirm. Bought another gun and thousands of rounds today. Tons of first time gun and AR buyers today. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. A New York retiree liberal buying his first gun.
Just like toilet paper, maybe don't buy six guns and leave some for your neighbor to buy? (I know it was someone else buying them, just saying that to make the point)
You just need to be good with a few. Training is worth more than anything
Actually, we're also out buying guns.
Talked to a guy at the shop today, asked if business was good. He laughed and said they've never sold more guns in 70 years of being open.
Picked up a Mossberg 500. Thought about buying one of those "Typhoon" mag feds, but ain't sure about it. Also looking at some AR's! A guy next to me bought six handguns - must be stocking stuffers!
Husband has his stockpile. Was thinking of getting a Moss 500 Bantam for me.
I’m all for supporting local businesses but do also pay attention to your wallet and use sources like gun.deals (no .com or anything) and r/Gundeals (one of the last remaining good subreddits). I support my Local Gun Store (LGS) with range time, occasional ammo purchases, some random gun buys but other than that I try to buy all online.
For example, when I bought my AR556 it was for sale at the LGS for $799 but I bought it online for $467. With that over $330 savings, I bought a 9mm Shield M&P2.0 and had enough left over that I bought a holster for it. I basically got two guns and a holster for what one would have cost me just the rifle at the LGS. I like to support it; but if the decision is either support them and get basically another gun with the savings, I’m picking 2 guns every time.
Plus, about 80% of the posted deals are coming from small time gun stores/family owned stores, so don’t feel bad for not buying a firearm from your LGS as you still are supporting a small business, just elsewhere, plus your LGS will still make a little bit off you because they will need to act as your FFL.
Can confirm. Bought another gun and thousands of rounds today. Tons of first time gun and AR buyers today. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. A New York retiree liberal buying his first gun.
Fuck around and find out.
Just like toilet paper, maybe don't buy six guns and leave some for your neighbor to buy? (I know it was someone else buying them, just saying that to make the point)
You just need to be good with a few. Training is worth more than anything
Maybe he has 6 family members.