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NaP@lm | 04-23-2009 10:51 AM
Fears lead to hike in gun sales in Texas I was in a local Wally World over the weekend and asked if they had any .380 or 9mm. The associate stated no, and that they didn't have ANY handgun ammo. The he said he didn't understand why? I think this article explains it... Fears lead to hike in gun sales in Texas "HOUSTON � Gun stores in Texas and across the country are experiencing a high demand for guns and ammunition fueled by fears of stricter gun-control laws under President Barack Obama and crime related to the recession. The number of applications for concealed handguns jumped to 12,587 in February, up from 7,626 in the same month last year, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. "They're worried about their security. The day after the election, gun sales exploded. We ran out of everything," said Rob Corson, managing partner at Memorial Shooting Center, in an online story Thursday in the Houston Chronicle. He said traffic has increased four times compared to last year and more staff has been hired since November. They have also asked customers looking for pistols to call ahead to make sure they're in stock. The 9mm Glock, which retails for more than $500, is the most popular at the gun store. He said traffic has increased four times compared to last year and more staff has been hired since November. They have also asked customers looking for pistols to call ahead to make sure they're in stock. The 9mm Glock, which retails for more than $500, is the most popular at the gun store. Corson said sales of ammunition are more than double what they were last year. Nationally, the number of FBI background checks, which are required whenever someone buys a firearm from a federally licensed retailer, jumped 29.2 percent in March, compared to the same month last year. Some gun control advocates think the run-up is due to unwarranted fears created by gun enthusiasts. "The NRA has been trying to push this fear that Obama is going to start small and take away people's gun rights, which we all know is not going to happen," said Marsha McCartney, a volunteer with the North Texas Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence. But gun lobbyists worry about the Obama administration passing legislation that could make it harder to buy guns. They point to Obama's campaign promises to resurrect an expired ban on the civilian sales of some assault weapons, but it has not happened."

Tallinthesaddle | 04-23-2009 07:21 PM
Re: Fears lead to hike in gun sales in Texas I talked to the chick at Wal-Mart today and she said last week they got 30 boxes of 9mm in and it was sold out in 30 minutes. Sounds like we got some inside trading going on there!

scottymonger | 04-23-2009 07:41 PM
Re: Fears lead to hike in gun sales in Texas Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallinthesaddle (Post 1691285) I talked to the chick at Wal-Mart today and she said last week they got 30 boxes of 9mm in and it was sold out in 30 minutes. Sounds like we got some inside trading going on there!
I cruise the local Academy's and Wallyworld's in North Austin and Williamson County, looking for 00 buckshot, 38 Special and 357 ammo on a weekly basis. They are all usually picked clean of these rounds, as well as most of the other handgun ammo, especially the 9mm. Went to a local gun show about a month ago and found a whopping total of 4 boxes of 38 Special ammo, which now reside in my closet. Don't worry, thiere is plenty of birdshot available for you dove hunters. :emotions16:

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