Author Topic: Buying guns during “shelter in place” (Read 5128 times)

cvandervort · « **on:** March 24, 2020, 06:30:14 PM »

Question for you guys (particularly interested in hearing from ffl folks)...

Is there any way to buy firearms when everything’s shut down, other than ordering an 80% kit?

I was in the market for a couple of things before this all went down, and now I’m not sure if I should just hold-off until god knows when, or if I can get creative...

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jdb · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2020, 07:43:51 PM »

Bimart

Stein · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:00:38 PM »

From the sound of it, about 98% of businesses are essential.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:03:03 PM »

Quote from: Stein on March 24, 2020, 08:00:38 PM

From the sound of it, about 98% of businesses are essential.

Anybody that sells food stays open. Bimart indeed. Surprised the gun stores don’t set up a vending machine or sell some jerky. Even cabelas sells “food”.

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yorketransport · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:20:16 PM »

I talked to a local shop today and she said they plan on staying open until somebody comes and tells them to shut the doors. Her perspective is that self defense is an "essential service".

cvandervort · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:36:17 PM »

Thanks all.

Bi-Mart, huh? I don’t think I’ve ever been into one...good selection of handguns?

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jackelope · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:36:46 PM »

Quote from: Gobble Doc on March 24, 2020, 08:03:03 PM

Quote from: Stein on March 24, 2020, 08:00:38 PM
From the sound of it, about 98% of businesses are essential.
Anybody that sells food stays open. Bimart indeed. Surprised the gun stores don’t set up a vending machine or sell some jerky. Even cabelas sells “food”.

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It’s a lot more than just food to be considered essential. I agree with what was said above. Like 90% of stores get to stay open during this.

jackelope · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2020, 08:37:39 PM »

Mossy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2020, 08:17:36 PM »

Hopefully you find something at a “no shelter in place” price

NWShooter · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2020, 09:45:40 PM »

Should have had it already. Lesson learned.

Stein · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2020, 10:26:10 PM »

I just checked Cabelas webpage and it looks like they are open. I wouldn't exactly suggest going there, but if they are open than other places are as well. If it were me, I would find as small a shop as I could for many reasons. If Cabelas is open, there will be plenty of friends in close proximity waiting hours for their number to be pulled.

cvandervort · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2020, 03:47:35 PM »

Don’t NEED anything...I was just curious if anyone else found a good way to shop during the shut down....doubt it’s gonna be over in a couple weeks...

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Bowhunter3 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2020, 06:17:16 PM »

Skagit arms closed down today to deep clean and restock, and plan to reopen tomorrow unless something has changed today.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2020, 06:27:37 PM »

Quote from: Stein on March 25, 2020, 10:26:10 PM

I just checked Cabelas webpage and it looks like they are open. I wouldn't exactly suggest going there, but if they are open than other places are as well. If it were me, I would find as small a shop as I could for many reasons. If Cabelas is open, there will be plenty of friends in close proximity waiting hours for their number to be pulled.

I looked at the tulalip website today out of curiosity and it showed it was closed.

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Hilltop123 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2020, 06:45:56 PM »

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seakev · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2020, 07:41:16 PM »

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Special T · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2020, 08:21:05 PM »

Well i got to chuckle at all this. If you are waiting to buy a firearm now your likely the kind of person that voted for all our BS gun laws.
I purchased some ammo on slae at Bi mart a couple of weeks ago. they had bulk 22lr, 38spl, 9mm, 556 on sale for VERY reasonable prices. Think I paid $35 for 1k 22lr rounds. I learned my lesson and will never be short on ammo again. hopefully all the Noobs will have an epiphany... Perhaps not because they were all surprised their Teslas were taxed heavy...

yorketransport · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2020, 08:26:44 PM »

Quote from: Special T on March 26, 2020, 08:21:05 PM

Well i got to chuckle at all this. If you are waiting to buy a firearm now your likely the kind of person that voted for all our BS gun laws.
I purchased some ammo on slae at Bi mart a couple of weeks ago. they had bulk 22lr, 38spl, 9mm, 556 on sale for VERY reasonable prices. Think I paid $35 for 1k 22lr rounds. I learned my lesson and will never be short on ammo again. hopefully all the Noobs will have an epiphany... Perhaps not because they were all surprised their Teslas were taxed heavy...

Hey now, I'm waiting on a rifle to get here so I can wait a ridiculous amount of time for it to get released to me. I took me a couple tries to find a shop that would take an inbound transfer right now.

Now if I can just find a good source for ammo. Do you think Walmart will have any 22x47 Lapua ammo in stock?

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2020, 08:31:24 PM »

I was supposed to get my encore on Wednesday, before the shop closed as nonessential. They ordered the wrong part. Bah! I did score a pre-panic priced lower that I think I am going to turn into a 9mm PCC.

Special T · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2020, 09:42:58 PM »

I feel for a gun nut, but if you look at some of the FB gun groups several of the Gun shops have had to educate those ignorant how thier votes worked. Wades Gun Shop sold over 170 shotguns in 72 hours. You cant find buckshot anywhere. WTF are you gonna do with bird shot? I think some level of disdain is appropriate considering how all high and mighty many of these folks have been. Their level of psychological comfort is none of my concern. Lets hope they learn the lesson I did. Keep the guns and stack up the ammo.

dreadi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2020, 12:48:23 AM »

You can order a gun from me. When it arrives you can fill out your paperwork and get your transfer started or completed depending on the item.

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2020, 06:41:02 AM »

skeeter 20i · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2020, 06:53:37 AM »

There is a lot of speculation on different firearm blogs that the used firearm market is going to be pretty robust in the next 6-12 months. Alot of buyers remorse might be creeping in perhaps?

cvandervort · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2020, 07:25:38 AM »

I hope they take action and introduce a mandatory buyback program...

Just wanted to see Special T’s reaction

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bhawley76 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2020, 07:46:07 AM »

I just picked up a new to me rifle yesterday horse trading, 338 rum and 200 rounds. I think if your looking to get guns or ammo now your going to get the short end of the stick.

cvandervort · « **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2020, 07:47:41 AM »

Nice!

Yeah, I figured as much. Just curious of others’ experiences so far.

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Special T · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2020, 10:38:24 AM »

Quote from: skeeter 20i on March 27, 2020, 06:53:37 AM

There is a lot of speculation on different firearm blogs that the used firearm market is going to be pretty robust in the next 6-12 months. Alot of buyers remorse might be creeping in perhaps?

I heard that the 1st question after needing a 10 day waiting period for pistols and semi autos was... what can i leave with TODAY!

The only gun I would be looking for in the potential great deals is a SBE 3 in Left hand... Kind of shooting for the moon on that, but you never know!

jackelope · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2020, 11:33:02 AM »

Quote from: dreadi on March 27, 2020, 12:48:23 AM

You can order a gun from me. When it arrives you can fill out your paperwork and get your transfer started or completed depending on the item.

What's the current situation with background checks?

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2020, 11:35:21 AM »

I ran one on Wednesday, and it was about 10 minutes. (I never have gotten a hold or delay.)

Bango skank · « **Reply #29 on:** March 27, 2020, 11:35:56 AM »

Quote from: jackelope on March 27, 2020, 11:33:02 AM

Quote from: dreadi on March 27, 2020, 12:48:23 AM
You can order a gun from me. When it arrives you can fill out your paperwork and get your transfer started or completed depending on the item.

What's the current situation with background checks?

Seems like online checks go a LOT faster, especially during off hours

Special T · « **Reply #30 on:** March 27, 2020, 11:43:34 AM »

Quote from: cvandervort on March 27, 2020, 07:25:38 AM

I hope they take action and introduce a mandatory buyback program...

Just wanted to see Special T’s reaction

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I am more than willing to hold a few guns in a safe and donate some $ for the cause... provided they meet certain criteria!

Stein · « **Reply #31 on:** March 27, 2020, 12:49:20 PM »

I've got a fine one myself, just waiting for the right time.

dreadi · « **Reply #32 on:** March 27, 2020, 02:02:06 PM »

Quote from: jackelope on March 27, 2020, 11:33:02 AM

Quote from: dreadi on March 27, 2020, 12:48:23 AM
You can order a gun from me. When it arrives you can fill out your paperwork and get your transfer started or completed depending on the item.

What's the current situation with background checks?

Still doing them.

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