In just under a month, we're going to have a new President elect. Unless something spectacularly unpredictable happens, it will be one of 2 people - Trump or Clinton.
Political debate discussions aside, which is not the intent of this thread. I'm postulating the question - what will happen, in your mind, in the world of guns and gun ownership depending on the outcome of the election? I considered doing a poll, but honestly, there are a lot of potential outcomes depending not only on how the Presidential race goes, but also how the congressional races go.
So, share your opinion on what you think will happen in the world of guns and gun ownership. In another month or so, we can see who was right and who was wrong.
I'll start with my opinion.
If Trump is elected, I think guns/gun ownership will largely be unaffected, at least at the beginning. Trump has maintained he is pro-gun, though past comments by him may show he's not as pro-gun as some are hoping. Until he starts moving things around in Washington, I don't think there will be a run on guns, ammo or accessories, at least in the short term.
If Hillary is elected, I think there is going to be a run on guns, ammo and accessories that could rival or exceed that of the period immediately following Sandy Hook. Fear among gun owners of what Hillary may do not only to the loading of the SCOTUS, but also empowering states, will most likely, in my mind, cause panic buying on big levels. Say bye bye to $500 AR's and $200 10/22's. Watch SKS's jump to $700, $800. Watch ammo dry up in all calibers. Magazines will dry up too, and if you can even find them, PMAG's will go from $10-$12 back up to $40-$50 - and people will pay it. Items will be back-ordered for months, probably longer. People will show up on NWFA in a panic to buy something, anything, no matter the price!! I'm honestly tempted to buy a few $500 AR's to turn around and sell to the panicked folks for $1,200 6 months from now.
Let me add this - if Hillary wins, but the Republicans maintain majorities in both the House and Senate, then my above scenario may be limited or may be delayed until the next mid-term elections. A full R congress can keep her partially at bay, but won't be able to stop her SCOTUS nominations - they can't hold her off for 4 years. She will get those nominees and it will affect the court for many years beyond her presidency.
Now, what do you think? Am I off my rocker? Am I an a$$ to even think about buying a few to sell later? Will both Trump and Clinton die of natural causes and we'll end up with a 3rd term of Obama? What say you??
Political debate discussions aside, which is not the intent of this thread. I'm postulating the question - what will happen, in your mind, in the world of guns and gun ownership depending on the outcome of the election? I considered doing a poll, but honestly, there are a lot of potential outcomes depending not only on how the Presidential race goes, but also how the congressional races go.
So, share your opinion on what you think will happen in the world of guns and gun ownership. In another month or so, we can see who was right and who was wrong.
I'll start with my opinion.
If Trump is elected, I think guns/gun ownership will largely be unaffected, at least at the beginning. Trump has maintained he is pro-gun, though past comments by him may show he's not as pro-gun as some are hoping. Until he starts moving things around in Washington, I don't think there will be a run on guns, ammo or accessories, at least in the short term.
If Hillary is elected, I think there is going to be a run on guns, ammo and accessories that could rival or exceed that of the period immediately following Sandy Hook. Fear among gun owners of what Hillary may do not only to the loading of the SCOTUS, but also empowering states, will most likely, in my mind, cause panic buying on big levels. Say bye bye to $500 AR's and $200 10/22's. Watch SKS's jump to $700, $800. Watch ammo dry up in all calibers. Magazines will dry up too, and if you can even find them, PMAG's will go from $10-$12 back up to $40-$50 - and people will pay it. Items will be back-ordered for months, probably longer. People will show up on NWFA in a panic to buy something, anything, no matter the price!! I'm honestly tempted to buy a few $500 AR's to turn around and sell to the panicked folks for $1,200 6 months from now.
Let me add this - if Hillary wins, but the Republicans maintain majorities in both the House and Senate, then my above scenario may be limited or may be delayed until the next mid-term elections. A full R congress can keep her partially at bay, but won't be able to stop her SCOTUS nominations - they can't hold her off for 4 years. She will get those nominees and it will affect the court for many years beyond her presidency.
Now, what do you think? Am I off my rocker? Am I an a$$ to even think about buying a few to sell later? Will both Trump and Clinton die of natural causes and we'll end up with a 3rd term of Obama? What say you??
