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by RPB
Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Business response to gun control frenzy
Replies: 44
Views: 5978

Re: Business response to gun control frenzy

Gun Maker's Stock Soars More Than 700% Since Obama's Inauguration in 2009 (@cnsnews)

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an increase of 703 percent in less than four years.

But, Ruger isn't the only gun manufacturer that has seen an explosion in its stock value.
by RPB
Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Business response to gun control frenzy
Replies: 44
Views: 5978

Re: Business response to gun control frenzy

hmmm I like that

"Do it for the Children" Switzerland issues firearms to adult men. Switzerland has compulsory gun ownership. Switzerland has lowest gun-related crime rate in the civilized world. "Do it for the Children"
by RPB
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Business response to gun control frenzy
Replies: 44
Views: 5978

Re: Business response to gun control frenzy

Rex B wrote:Oh, I don't blame Dick's. there will be people, including media, going there for the sole purpose of seeing if those EBRs are really that easy to buy. I bet they will put them back out in a few weeks.
Probably so.
Meanwhile they'll have to go to WalMart.

Five Assault Rifles You Can Pick up at Walmart [PHOTOS]
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When Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, inexplicably bent on ending as many lives as possible, he was carrying a Bushmaster AR-15 assault rifle and several high-capacity magazines. Although it is not clear yet where the AR-15 used by Lanza (which was registered to his mother) was purchased, the model is familiar to many shoppers at Walmart.
A massive recent spike in gun sales has boosted Walmart’s flagging profits, making it the top seller of firearms and ammunition nationwide.
Erick Erickson ‏@EWErickson

Maybe if they were pink w/ polka dots it'd be ok. My wife got the Remington 870 a few years ago.
by RPB
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Business response to gun control frenzy
Replies: 44
Views: 5978

Re: Business response to gun control frenzy

So Dicks Sporting Goods wants no one to be able to go get a tool for defense against any copy-cats or other crazies ... and they'll objectify the tool as a method of showing respect to those who had no tool to defend against one who stole a tool

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