quote:Originally posted by Husker:
Mark, 294 million gun owners? As of the last census the population of the US was about 300 million. Only 6 million people don't own guns? So damn near every man, woman and child in the US owns a gun? I think that number may be off just a tad.
I don't know about the exact figures on how many guns are in America, but before the election and ever since, guns have been selling at a record pace. Ammunition is also very hard to get now and it is all being driven by the possible laws that may go into effect in the future. People that would have never thought of buying an AK-47 or AR-15 are buying or trying to buy them now. This is going to make many honest citizens future gun dealers. Many of these none enthusiast assault rifle buyers only want these weapons for resale and proffit. This reselling isn't illegal, but it does get around having to do a background check on the buyer when the seller is not a licensed dealer. I own a home based firearms business and I can tell you right now, business has never been better. My only problem is getting the weapons that my customers want, which is due to the high demand and the manufactures ability to keep up with it.
On a more positive note, I am begining to get the Pantera ready for the Reno event in June. With the stop over and route that we will be taking, it should be about 1200 miles one way from our home in southeastern Arizona. This will also be taking us through some very hot parts of Arizona and Nevada. I am hoping that other owners will be taking their Panteras to this event. Since members seemed to want a change from the Las Vegas location, I am hoping to see more Panteras in Reno this year.