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Scott B. wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:41 pm If you don't have an LTC, I wouldn't even attempt to buy a gun today. NICS volume is supposedly 300% above normal and it seems like most folks are being delayed. They're giving Brady Dates of Mid-April. Supposedly, because of state offices being closed.

John Farnam sent this out a couple of hours ago:

John Farnam wrote: Yesterday, I spoke with a NYS gun retailer.

He indicted that NY’s Pistol Permit Offices are now closed indefinitely, having apparently not been considered an “essential” state function.

This is bad news for any current NYS Pistol Permit holder. It means he will not be able to buy a pistol in the foreseeable future, even though he is licensed to possess one, because in NYS, each purchase must be approved in advance.

There is currently no one to render such approval, nor will there be any time soon.

Scott B. wrote: The only thing keeping me entertained are the calls asking 50 BMG, 357 Roberts, 338 Lapua, 6.8 SPC and so on. So, it's the apocalypse and you're trying to stock up now on your 'not gonna find it at wal-mart' ammo calibers?

Not having a spiffy Barrett 82A1 myself, I had to go see what .50 BMG was going for. LuckyGunner has 750gr A-MAX for $6.40 per round, no indication if it's actually available; and our buddies at Cheaper Than Dirt want $11.42 for the same round.

Just to keep Scott entertained, I think I'll call up and say I have cash in hand if he can find me 10,000 rounds.

Scott B. wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:25 pm Lot of first time gun buyers in the past few days. All those folks who thought that Beto fraud looked pretty cute realized little soy boys and their disarmament policies might get them killed. Tear away the fantasy world they surround themselves with and suddenly nobody wants to be a victim.

Just saw a TV news report on KTRK that said NICS numbers for Monday were up over 300% from the same day last year, and that we hit a record for February. COVID-19 may, just may, replace Barrack Obama as the greatest gun salesperson...at least for maybe a 60 day period.

And I stand up and applaud the thousands of first-time gun owners going for it, regardless of the reason. But I do hope that they decide to get at least a little basic instruction. I like the idea of all of my neighbors being armed. But I'd kinda prefer they not start sending NDs through my windows.

Regardless, seems like this buying spree will be--as soon as the coronavirus panic resides--a great opportunity for all the instructors here on the forum!