Gun Rights Advocate Expects Sales Surge After Tuesday's Win by Democrats
The group says buyers may rush to stores before new officials take office, while fundraising and membership could also rise.
- On Wednesday, the Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms predicted a sharp increase in firearm and ammunition sales following Tuesday's election, as consumers anticipate tighter regulations.
- Democratic gains across congressional seats, state legislative chambers, and governor's offices prompted the forecast, with Chairman Alan Gottlieb arguing that buyers rush to purchase inventory when anticipating restrictive legislation in January.
- Gottlieb warned that lawmakers may attempt to pass restrictions on semiautomatic rifles and pistols before the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on Second Amendment protections. "That could easily ignite a semi-auto buying surge," he said.
- Beyond retail trends, the election results are expected to bolster membership and fundraising for gun advocacy groups, including the CCRKBA and the Second Amendment Foundation, as supporters rally to defend constitutional rights.
- Anticipated buying may mirror market activity not seen since 2020, as Gottlieb noted that political efforts to pass gun restrictions often serve as an unintended catalyst for surging commercial interest in firearms.
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(The Center Square) – Expect a surge of gun sales, but also gun control legislation after Tuesday’s dominance in midterm election by Democrats in the U.S. Congress and in various states where the power is shifting to liberal politicians. That’s according to Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Chairman Alan Gottlieb. Tuesday’s election saw Democrats win seats across the country. Gun control groups heralded the wins. “This wave …
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Gun rights advocate expects sales surge after Tuesday's win by Democrats
(The Center Square) – Expect a surge of gun sales, but also gun control legislation after Tuesday’s dominance by Democrats in the U.S. Congress and in various states where the power is shifting to liberal politicians.
Gun Rights Group Forecasts Buying Surge Following Midterm Elections
A national gun rights organization is predicting a sharp increase in firearm and ammunition sales following Tuesday’s election, arguing that Democratic victories will prompt consumers to stock up before newly elected officials take office in January. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the forecast Wednesday, pointing to races where […] Gun Rights Group Forecasts Buying Surge Following Midterm Elections
CCRKBA’s Gun Sales Prediction Gets National Attention
Alan Gottlieb, CCRKBA Chairman By Dave Workman When the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms on Wednesday predicted this week’s “troubling national and state election results” would result in a spike in gun and ammunition sales before Democrats take over Congress in January, it ignited a nationwide media reaction. News agencies from Alaska to the Carolinas picked up and even expanded on the initial announcement. “We may be abou…
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