It seems that hardware and ammo stocks are up and prices have come down (except for .22LR--WTF?) ---just in time for the November follies.
If the Dems lose control---the current occupier will probably lash out in petulant rage with a flurry of "executive actions"----and panic will ensue.
If the Hildabeast wins---greater panic will ensue.

Has anyone seen or heard any rumblings toward such a panic? I have talked to a few folks, and while they have:
1. mentioned both scenarios
2. said "I probably need to start stocking ammo"

none of them have actually started buying anything
I have been behind the curve the past few times---not a good place to be---so I am doing my best to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Nothing here. Even all the other online forums don't seem to be too concerned. It'll probably spike before the election but not like 2008 or 2012. Dems had eight years to ramrod gun control through and didn't do squat.

Now if Hilary wins...if you want something you better be first in line when the doors open the next day.

I don't really associate with the gun community outside of this forum, so I would not know.  What I do know, is this election has a much higher chance of going 'our way' than the last two did, and I think people can feel that.  I am largely unconcerned, even with Sec. Clinton firmly embracing anti gun positions.

I am looking to have a custom AR upper built, and am trying to get that rolling before any potential run on parts occurs, but other than that I am not 'panic buying.'

Kind of "hit or miss" around here as far as availability on ammo.   You can find pretty much anything you want but you may have to drive a bit or buy in case lots to get it.  Hardware seems to be fairly plentiful except for a few hot, new items like the S&W Performance Center ported Shield models.  I'm not going to get too excited regardless how it goes.  Did that last time around and found out it was a matter of A) Being in the right place at the right time.   B)  Laughing in the face of gougers and telling them "When you get tired of hauling that heavy sh*t around from place to place and ending up with boxes of ammo that look like they've been through a war you'll eventually sell it for what you should have been charging all along.".   C) Bartering with other gun owners to each other's mutual advantage. 

Pretty tame here so far. Even .22LR is relatively easy to find for now. 

I still haven't seen much of that.  Occasionally you will see it at Cabelas with high prices and purchase limits.     Thunderbird Tactical has it too, but at 2 or 3x over what it was before.   

Pretty tame here so far. Even .22LR is relatively easy to find for now.

Same here.  Even seeing .22LR in large quantities, now, but prices are still panic level high on it.

Can't say for sure what my neck of the woods looks like since I don't get to the range nearly as often as I used to, but I will be buying a case or two 9mm pretty soon. That's more because I'm almost out than any ban fears. However, I will absolutely be buying at least a stripped AR-15 lower before it gets much closer to November.

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Not really, but WalMart stocks are looking a little more dried up. Since I reload and cast, and try to buy components in bulk, I don't usually see too much issue. I can say I went through a little store in Coolidge AZ that proudly proclaimed they had standard lead 22lr ammo...$7.99 for 50. That is almost 3 times as much as it costs me to reload a box of 9mm. The CZ 452 stays in the safe and the Scorpion goes to the firing line.

Supplies have been pretty good here with no restrictions.
.22LR is available but a bit pricey (at least compared to what it used to be,)

Aikorob, noticed you posted this over a ZS too.

yep---figured that if any panic buying started anywhere, better chance to get a heads up--and not be left staring at empty shelves

hope I didn't start a self-fulfilling question 

No, you're fine.  There is a world of difference between panic buying and seeing the writing on the wall, and buying proactively.  If it starts looking like a Clinton landslide, I will up my buying on a few items.  Not because I fear a ban, but because I recognize the type of shortages that will result, because of the actions of those who do.

annnnnd we're off!!!
http://kdvr.com/2016/06/14/gun-sales-surge-after-orlando-shooting/
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2016/06/15/gun-shop-owner-ar-15s-flying-off-shelves-at-500-pop.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/orlando-nightclub-shooting-jeh-johnson-gun-control-is-now-a-matter-of-homeland-security/

It's so bloody predicatble isn't it?

1. Horrible tragedy occurs.
2. Threaten those who didn't do it with asinine legislation.
3. Boom in sales due to reaction to political threats.

 

Let's just hope that this one doesn't last too long.

Uh huh.  As long as ARs are 'flying off the shelves for $500 a pop,' I see no cause for concern.  The market is still flooded, or prices would be jacked up higher.

i stopped in my local gun shop this afternoon and talked a bit with the owner, he said that its been a bit busier then normal for this time of the year, but he has not seen anything he would call panic buying.