Hunting licenses up in Arkansas. Carry permits up in Colorado.

The anti-gunners and the press (but I repeat myself) would have you believe that this increase in gun sales is because gun nuts who already own guns are stocking up on more guns. I have to confess that I actually have not bought a gun since the election but that’s anecdotal. Turns out there’s quite […]

From Joe’s visit to a gun shop: One has to wonder if we had put that much money and effort into defeating Obama in November would we have succeeded?

Up in Florida. And not just in gun friendly states.

Tam goes to the gun show: By 9AM there was a 45 minute wait to get in

ATF issues a press release noting that the inventory of Form 4473 (the NICS check form you fill out every time you buy a firearm from an FFL dealer) is running low due to “unprecedented demand.” They’ve even said it’s OK to make photocopies since demand is so high. Past info on gun sales here. […]

A recurring theme. In Knoxville: Area gun sales increasing, cops on board with carry permits Firearms manufacturing up, specifically handguns and rifles. NSSF says: Despite a weak economy, gun sales are continuing to increase amid concerns that incoming lawmakers will institute a new gun ban on law-abiding Americans. Data derived from the FBI’s National Instant […]

Buy, buy, buy.

Took The Second to the pet store yesterday. Then we stopped by Dick’s Sporting Goods to check out ammo prices. Trouble was, the ammo shelf was bare: From Misc

2008 NICS figures.

Anecdotal but I was talking to a friend of mine this morning. He went to Wal-Mart this weekend to get some ammo. Trouble was that they were completely out of stock. He asked the guy at the counter if they were going to stop carrying it or something. The guy said they were still selling […]

Seen at David’s: “People who have come in here before and never even looked at guns are now buying them.” As David says, this isn’t consistent with what the anti-gunners are saying. They’re saying it’s we gun owners continuing to stock up.

In Australia: Interesting that gun registration amongst the law abiding there has increased by 10,000 each year since 2004. Registrations by the criminal element remains at zero.

Larry: But I do have some news for the people that take issue with me. I’m not just selling guns to racist stormtrooper hillbillies. I’m selling guns to everybody. My customer base looks more like America than Barack Obama’s cabinet. I’ve sold guns to people who don’t speak English. I’ve sold guns to Asians, Blacks, […]

More Sold On Black Friday Than Any Day In Tenn. History: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs a background check every time a gun is sold across the state. It has been bombarded with work: More than 38,000 checks this November as compared to just 24,000 in November of last year. Julie Carter said she […]

In Florida, more folks getting carry permits. In Oregon, number of permits may set a record.

AFP: President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday that lawful gun owners have “nothing to fear” from his incoming administration so there is no reason for Americans to stock up on guns. Gun shops across the country have reported increased sales amid fears that Obama intends to restrict gun sales after taking office on January 20. While […]

Jim L. Cunningham thinks so. He closes with: The NRA must think I’m stupid! Well, based on your article, I sure do.

Jay (who could use some help) notes how the press continues to treat the great gun buy of 2008 as hysteria. Since the press pretty much earns its living by peddling hysteria, you’d think they wouldn’t be constantly trying to downplay this.

Sporting rifles and regular capacity magazine sales are up. Meanwhile, MdwayUSA has dirt cheap AR magazines. JR gives a shout out to Model 1 Sales for not jacking up prices.

A review: it was literally standing room only.

Les loads up on Glock and AR mags. I dunno that I’ve ever seen Les with a Glock or an AR.

Tromix Saiga 12s double in price. Michael Bane says keep buying. And, while you’re at it, today is National Ammo Day. So, buy some ammo too.

Its Like When Your Dog Senses An Earthquake Coming. Heh.

Up 82% in Wisconsin.

Economic stimulus in South Carolina: Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, South Carolina residents will have a 48-hour period when they can purchase guns, shotguns, and rifles tax-free. In Memphis, reports of sales increases and use of scary buzzwords like assault rifles and armor piercing ammo. In Boulder, Colorado there is a spike in handgun carry […]

Slate’s Jack Shafer on gun sales: If all 8.6 million background checks in 2008 were for first-time buyers, one could make the potentially chilling case that growing numbers of citizens are bearing arms. But that’s not very likely based on established survey data. Ownership of most of the nation’s estimated 200 million guns is concentrated […]

I guess they’re expecting us dumb, cousin-humping rednecks who are buying assault weapons for the coming race war to be busy on the biggest shopping day of the year: On Friday, November 28, the hours of operation for the FBI’s National Instant Check System will be extended to begin at 6:00am EST and run through […]

US Citizen says business is booming.

Denise celebrates more guns in American hands. Ya know, it’s like gun owners are sending a message to Obama and the Democrats or something.