I was fortunate that my local gun shop owner warned me six months ago and got me to order a case of 9mm and a case of .45 ACP at a special price. I currently have about 1500 rounds each of 9mm, .45 ACP, and .22 LR to tide me over until the frenzy dies down.
For the past four weeks, my local shop has been steadily flooded with customers. I miss being able to go in and just shoot the breeze. Since I am not really in the market for a new firearm, I almost feel a little guilty just dropping by for casual browsing when they are so overwhelmed with buying customers. Stopping in today, I noticed that many of the customers displayed a "life or death" attitude and were frantic in their need to buy a gun "right now!" I have never seen people so concerned. Many of the purchasers today appeared to be first time gun purchasers.
To his credit, the owner has chosen not to scalp these new buyers. Instead, he gives them the same good deals he always gives, which is another reason I will continue to support him rather than the big box stores. He is a person with great integrity.
