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In reply to the discussion: Can you guess what all this talk, talk, talk about gun control is doing? [View all]AnotherMcIntosh
(11,064 posts)it is well known that many are buying because they are watching the value of their purchases go up.
As just one example (although I haven't bought any firearms in quite a while), I've seen the value of my firearm collection (if I had any) double in the recent past.
In addition, some may also be buying firearms because they know that their communities are cutting back on police services while home invasions and other criminal activities are on the increase. In Oakland, California, for example, the fifth-most crime ridden city in America, recently laid off one-fifth of its police officers. Those affected by home invasions by violent criminals who are no longer satisfied by street crimes can still call 911.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/117297556
Are you afraid of firearms? Then don't buy any. Or are you one of the anonymous posters who actually owns firearms and wants to see the value of your collection go up?