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horatioo · January 20, 2013, 10:45 AM

Since so many people are worried about a gun ban, lots of people are buying up lots of guns and ammo. Is that a good thing? Do you like it that lots of people who didnt own a gun two months ago, now do?

Lots of smart people think the ban idea will faze out over time and gun and ammo availability will get back to normal. Most people who really love their guns already own enough (thats a loaded word) and have enough ammo to last them until normalcy returns.

Anyway, my question is do panics like this have any positive effect? And more specifically is it a positive that more people now own guns because of the craze?

I am not sure how I come off, so just to state, I am very pro 2nd amendment and pro gun. I realize there are lots of negatives to the gun ban craze and dont mean to downplay them, just asking about any upside.

Steve

January 20, 2013, 10:45 AM	#1
horatioo Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2008 Posts: 332	another question about the gun ban craze Since so many people are worried about a gun ban, lots of people are buying up lots of guns and ammo. Is that a good thing? *Do you like it that lots of people who didnt own a gun two months ago, now do?* Lots of smart people think the ban idea will faze out over time and gun and ammo availability will get back to normal. Most people who really love their guns already own enough (thats a loaded word) and have enough ammo to last them until normalcy returns. Anyway, my question is do panics like this have any positive effect? And more specifically is it a positive that more people now own guns because of the craze? I am not sure how I come off, so just to state, I am very pro 2nd amendment and pro gun. I realize there are lots of negatives to the gun ban craze and dont mean to downplay them, just asking about any upside. Steve Last edited by horatioo; January 20, 2013 at 10:51 AM.