NRA, gun industry once again mine profit from paranoia

[SecularMotion]

In the health-care debate, we’ve all watched as the proudest single accomplishment of a self-described “severely conservative” Republican governor has somehow been transformed into proof of Marxist intent once that same plan was adopted by a Democratic president.

It’s political alchemy at its best. In fact, as testimony to the power of propaganda, that one’s hard to beat. It reminds us that if people really want to believe something — even something manifestly ridiculous, illogical and countermanded by facts — they will still find a way to do so.

But this example of that same phenomenon comes in a close second:

“Gun sales are soaring nationwide and retailers say that’s not unusual to see during a presidential election year. “Basically the situation you have now is 2008 all over again,” said Steven B. Drew, owner of Georgia Gun and Loan.

http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2012/07/19/nra-gun-industry-once-again-mine-profit-from-paranoia/?cxntfid=blogs_jay_bookman_blog

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. There's that P word again.

And it's a perfect description.

(Psssst - Wayne is right - they're coming to take every last one of them)

[DonP]

2. Interesting approach - but kind of circular logic ain't it?

The same people that use this board, posting anecdotal crime stories and articles like this, that support more gun control and outright bans of guns of pretty much every type ... are the same ones that claim gun owners are being paranoid about anyone demanding a gun ban.

How does that work?

[Hoyt]

3. Gun counters in Georgia stores were packed after Obama's election -- white folks arming up to

"take their country back" from . . . . . .



"In fact, Sizemore says he can barely keep AR-15s on the shelf. “Everybody will be out of AR 15s. You won’t be able to find them anywhere,” he [gun shop owner] said."

[ileus]

7. AR's are all over the place get a few now...

They're gonna sell out and will be in high demand again driving prices up. That cheapo DPMS at wally world you pay 700 bucks now will net you 1100 by Christmas.

[Hoyt]

10. Don't want or need them. Nor do I plan on trafficking in guns for profit like many here.

Especially when you know the demand in tactical weapons is fueled by hatred of Obama. But some folks will take advantage of anything to make a buck.

[friendly_iconoclast]

14. Did you destroy your father-in-laws' guns- or did you "make a buck" selling them?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/117251771#post5

Seriously, I had to take away my father-in-laws guns...

[Hoyt]

16. Gave them away to his relatives except for a few revolvers.

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Did not make a buck.

I did have some old guns from my dad -- like an 1870s Evans Repeater, British Enfield with a bore the size of a golf ball, etc.. Sold them on internet site to help my mother before she died.

I do not buy lethal weapons like our buddy above with intention of selling them in a back alley when fear escalates.

Any thing else you need to know?

[michreject]

12. I have several

Time to make a profit.

[Hoyt]

17. Good for you, try not to sell them to militia or something even though their money is just as green.

[michreject]

19. In my state it's cash and carry

No paperwork required.

[Hoyt]

22. "If it's legal, it's moral" appears to be your philosophy. I disagree with that.

Corporate greed; unnecessary but legal levels of pollution; flying confederate flags; displaying swastikas; etc.; are all legal -- but not moral or ethical.

But, I've found that folks -- most often right wingers -- hide behind the law and take it to the very limit when they can profit from it.

[michreject]

40. Being an entrepreneur is what made this country great

People all over the world strive to get to our shores to take advantage of our freedoms.

I don't sell a lot of guns, although my wife wishes I would. I have 4 large safes and she wants the room.

The basement is taken up with my five reloading presses and my drums. She shouldn't bitch. One of them is hers and she uses my safe for her guns.....the ones she put into a safe.

[Tejas]

4. Ah, 'that' Jay Bookman

Uh huh, the Jay Bookman that thinks this vid is "the most depraved commercial (I hope) you’ll ever see".

http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/12/05/the-most-depraved-commercial-i-hope-youll-ever-see/

[Tejas]

15. Bookman is full of shit, it's not about the presidential race.

It's about Fast and Furious and the stonewalling by what's supposed to be a transparent government.

[Hoyt]

18. Bookman is actually a good liberal/Dem in a very red, bigoted, state. Doesn't go far here though.

[Tejas]

36. It's your right to defend a Fascist,

you can put makeup and perfume on him and fuck him because this is a free country, nobody can stop you but that doesn't mean I have to agree with you...or that POS Fascist.

[Hoyt]

37. Now, you are the type gun culture member I grew up with.

[DanTex]

31. Umm... that is a pretty depraved commercial.

Blaming genocide on gun control? Joe the Plumber?

[Tejas]

35. I have this bridge you might be interested in...

[GreenStormCloud]

5. Maybe the gun buyers are afraid of either one of the candidates.

Both have anti-gun records.

[ileus]

6. We only have 3 more firearms on the must have list for this year.

I want a nice target 22 pistol that I can put a red dot on.

A 22lr upper for super fun plinking family time.

Last but not least and probably next, a revolver for my lovey wife's CC safety device.

None of the are fueled by the NRA....

Of course I still need a p220, p226, coach gun, 6.8 upper, and a nice 357 revolver. Those will have to wait for next year.

[michreject]

13. I have a S&W M&P-15-22

Most fun that I've had with my clothes on. Only grips is that it takes 4 minutes to load the mag and 15 seconds to unload it.

I got the Mag-Pul model. Put a Tru-Glo red dot and a Laser-Max laser on it.

Cheap practice for my Bushmaster. Only difference is that I have a EoTech 512 on the Bushy.

[Clames]

20. I have a few on my list too.

And with an unexpected 5-figure bonus I'll be able to fast track that list and be done by Christmas...

I'd get a Ruger 22/45 with the 4" bull bbl. They come with a rail for attaching such sights (I got an inexpensive BSA for mine) and it's a fun plinker. Took just a few shots to get it zeroed for 15 yards and it's consistently dead on no matter what brand .22LR I run in it. Make sure you get a gun rope to clean it unless you like the challenge of taking it apart. I just use that and some fast blast and it's ready to go for next time.

[permatex]

21. Going into LV to p/u my Valmet model 76 tomorrow

on the way home after I get over the Sping Mtn. Pass, I'll stop and crank off a few mags. worth.
Good times tomorrow.

[Tejas]

8. Romney on gun control

[4th law of robotics]

9. You realize the NRA doesn't actually sell guns?

They aren't making money off this.

[TheCowsCameHome]

11. DUzy.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

39. That is a factual statement...

Besides Hoyt would be jealous if someone else got a DUzy

[Tejas]

41. keyboard, meet Dr Pepper n/t

[Logical]

24. Well, sell any more ads because of it!

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

23. This appears to be...

...just another thread with the goal of smearing the NRA.

(which is also not covered in this group's SOP)

[SecularMotion]

25. If you have a problem with the post, use alert and don't disrupt the thread.

[LAGC]

26. Maybe if you contributed something besides your little hit-and-run OP news spammings...

...your threads might generate more productive debate.

Just a thought.

[SecularMotion]

27. Maybe if this group wasn't filled with NRAbots...

...we could actually have an honest discussion about guns.

[gejohnston]

28. If your side had any critical thinkers

or any thinkers who are intellectually honest, we could have an honest discussion on guns. Unfortunately, your side has maybe one or two capable of it and the rest are trolls. Or do you define honest discussion as repeating logical fallacies and lies that make up Bradybot talking points?

[SecularMotion]

29. One NRAbot checking in

[permatex]

30. I do believe he just made his case.

[SecularMotion]

32. Another NRAbot checking in

[permatex]

33. I do believe I just made my case.

[Tejas]

38. Good point. OP is copy/paste of rambling BS by a gun-hater.

A gun-hater that takes offence at a video that recounts the deaths throughout history thanks to gun control. "The factness of the video sickatates me."

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

34. no thanks