Hundreds of thousands…maybe even millions of people are “waking up” and acknowledging circumstances are such that being armed seems like a good idea. Regardless of the reasons firearms are under high demand and prices hover right around suggested retail. This means great deals are rare.
There is hope!
If you do not have a firearm and want to get one I have a few suggestions.
1. Order a gun
For most, the option of what kind of gun to get will end with the selection of a pistol. Reasons are numerous and there are pros and cons. Whatever. For someone who finds themselves gunless and looking to get something – a pistol it is(at least for this article).
Example:
AREX Delta Gen 2 Semi-Auto 9mm pistol from Global Ordnance
Price: $515
Comes with 1 x 15rd magazine, 1 x 17rd magazine
2. Order Ammunition
It’s a tough market right now, especially for someone who has absolutely no ammunition. Visiting local gun shops(LGS)Â and grabbing their limit will usually be the best bet to get decent prices – but not always. Most common calibers right now are running around $1 a round. If you find it cheaper count yourself lucky.
The most reliable manner to obtain ammunition is online. Pricing is all over the place. For this article – and for the AREX 9mm pistol above I have two online suggestions for 9mm ammunition:
Palmetto State Armory & Global Ordnance
If found out of stock keep checking back.
3. Order Magazines
Whatever firearm you chose extra magazines are needed. For a pistol, a total of 5-6 magazines is the minimum.
Example:
AREX Delta Gen 2 Semi-Auto 9mm pistol from Global Ordnance – – $515
500 rds 9mm ammunition – 10 bxs of 50 @ $34.99 = $349.90
3 17-rd Delta magazins @ $29.99 = $89.97
TOTAL: $954.87
This gives us the Delta 9mm pistol, 5 magazines in total, and 500 rounds of 9mm ammo.
It’s a start. A good start.
Summary:Â
Regardless if it’s a rifle, shotgun, or pistol that’s chosen now is the time to start the journey into gun ownership.
The last and possibly most important step involves training. Learning how to use your firearm safely and proficiently is critically important. Paying a hundred bucks or so to get some firearms training is well worth it. Make it happen.
Take care folks. Crazy times we are living in. Might get crazier.
Rourke
My late husband who loved his firearms would say ” if you do not have a gun then bend over and kiss your ass goodbye”-smile !
Good post Rourke
everyone please let us know how you are faring with these historic snow/ice storms.
Prayers to you all. Arlene
For those who may not be used to snow and ice please fill up lots of containers with water- get out your flashlights-candles etc. Turn up your heat . Open your sink doors and let your faucets drip – CHARGE up your phones etc. Fill your gas tanks and remember you can sit in your vehicle for heat and the radio for weather updates if need be. STAY home and be safe.
Great advice on cold weather Arlene. Appreciate it.
If using a vehicle for warmth, make sure all outside vents and exhaust system are not obstructed. Oh, also the vehicle is outside of garage!!!