Picking up gun this weekend too.

We bought ammo for 2 rifles for the first time in over 20 years. While I was at the gun store, for the first time in my life I considered purchasing a handgun. I was overwhelmed by the various choices, so if anyone has a suggestion for a good self-defense weapon without too much of a kick (I'm partially disabled) and not too heavy, I'm open to hearing it. Also, my funds are quite limited, so nothing too expensive.

Sara, the old Soviet surplus Makarov pistols are quite cheap, and very well made. They are 9mm so have very little kick. Think you can pick one up for under $200. Careful though, the ammo is not 9mm parabellum like the glock, though I don't think it's any more expensive.

Hey Toby- maybe it's people of all races and beliefs perhaps buying something that is supported by an amendment to the Constitution that we are afraid will be taken away from us unlawfully....

By the way- here in Nevada all of the gunshops are the same way, for good reason- just look at Barry's standing on gun owner's rights... I am a bitter man clinging to my once certain right to keep and bear arms....

Wow... and I thought we were being paranoid today with all the guys at work talking about what they're going to stock up on to survive an Obama administration.

With Barack seated in the White House, Soros will have no more obstacles to his world Open Society. I guess we'll have to order the Esperanto CDs and start learning as the American Way is on its way out.

Sorry to delete Toby's racist assumption as it was a great example of what we expect from kneejerk reactionary liberals, but as he also seems to be one of these children that can't speak without uttering profanities, I deleted his comment.

His kneejerk liberal assumption?

That the pawnshop staff, owners, and patrons were white.

Funny, I was just talking with my wife about increasing our guns and ammo supplies. We don't have a stockade or anything, but still...it's good to be able to protect one's self and family, especially if people start running out of money to buy things.

I've already loaded up on ammo for my .380, 20 guage, and 22 rifle. I never thought I'd have to worry about it but I am.

Sara, you can get an Argentine-made Bersa .380 for two fifty. In essence it is a Walther clone. The caliber meets the threshold for a defensive weapon. It is not difficult to handle and is reliable. I have one as well as a S&W .38spl. I've thought about stocking up on ammo too.

I've owned guns most of my adult life and still fondly (not) remember the dark Clinton days. But even back then I didn't bother to do what I did last week. I finally applied for a concealed permit.

Also to Sara, if you don't have alot of experience with handguns a .38 revolver would do the trick. Its extremely simple to use, cheap and the ammo is also. Plenty of people will yap about ballistic's and stopping power but the most important thing is to hit your target, which you will be more likely to do with something simple to operate.

I finally got the hang of my .357 mag S&W. Heck, even if I miss the muzzle blast will shock the **** out of everyone in range. Does that to me, anyway....

But, all that said, even if Obambi were elected I don't expect the gun-grabbers to come around or riots to happen. Knowing your way around firearms and able to use one is just one of those life skills that will serve you when you least expect it.

Sorry Mr. Law Enforcement Gun Confiscator, all my firearms fell into Lake Ontario last year in a tragic duck hunting accident.

I don't get is. Why is Obambi making people buy guns?