Cabelas (Lewiston, Auburn, Kittery: sales, buying, living in)

[fxtrader]

I went to the new Cabelas store today and couldn't believe the number of people buying guns. Apparently there is a lot of talk about the president elect trying to outlaw guns as much as possible. I guess it is time to rejoin the NRA.
I also noticed a number of new style Maine license plates I have never seen before. One was white with red lettering that looked alot like a Mass plate but I couldn't read it. Another had a moose head on it. That would be my pick if I still lived here. I did find out on the State of Connecticut website that there are actually moose there, which was a surprise for me.

[7th generation]

Since the election, Mainers don't appear to be buying more firearms, compared to other states.
Besides, it's hunting season!
SunJournal.com - Election hasn't triggered more gun sales locally (http://www.sunjournal.com/story/290847-3/LewistonAuburn/Election_hasnt_triggered_more_gun_sales_locally/ - broken link)

[Northern Maine Land Man]

When you go through Sam's or any other discount food store you see many more people stocking up on basics. I see people with two carts rounded right up. I have one son in Massachusetts. He tried three supermarkets before he found a parking spot. Same story. People are stocking up. There are ammunition shortages in many calibers and military surplus calibers are hard to get. Prices are rising fast. Prices on popular firearms are rising fast also. Most Mainers have the firearms they need already.

This stocking up on basics is happening for much more significant reasons than Thanksgiving or the coming winter (Which finally starts on Wednesday this week). There is an uneasiness in our country about what we face for the next decade or so. A couple of months ago I started a thread titled "Steady, Mainers". I'll update it from time to time.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by 7th generation

Since the election, Mainers don't appear to be buying more firearms, compared to other states.
Besides, it's hunting season!
SunJournal.com - Election hasn't triggered more gun sales locally (http://www.sunjournal.com/story/290847-3/LewistonAuburn/Election_hasnt_triggered_more_gun_sales_locally/ - broken link)

My thoughts as well. It's the middle of hunting season here...people buy guns all the time, especially now. Go to Kittery Trading Post some November weekend and just try to find some help on their gun floor...good luck.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man

When you go through Sam's or any other discount food store you see many more people stocking up on basics. I see people with two carts rounded right up. I have one son in Massachusetts. He tried three supermarkets before he found a parking spot. Same story. People are stocking up. There are ammunition shortages in many calibers and military surplus calibers are hard to get. Prices are rising fast. Prices on popular firearms are rising fast also. Most Mainers have the firearms they need already.

This stocking up on basics is happening for much more significant reasons than Thanksgiving or the coming winter (Which finally starts on Wednesday this week). There is an uneasiness in our country about what we face for the next decade or so. A couple of months ago I started a thread titled "Steady, Mainers". I'll update it from time to time.

They're stocking up on the .47 cent a pound turkeys and cheap chickens.

[Maineah]

Cabela's doesn't really carry the tell-tale weapons one would watch the sales statistics for to judge a surge in personal protection guns. Smaller shops deal more with the AR-15's, 9mm handguns and large magazines people seeking self defense weapons look for. I go to several small gun shops in this area and have not seen an increase in sales. When Clinton was elected there was a very large surge in these types of guns. It may happen, but at this point people are waiting to see what happens....plus they don't have the extra $2,000 to invest in an assault weapon now!

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Whoa. You can't buy an assault weapon for $2,000. You would need to have a Class 3 license and pay a $200 registration fee.

You can, however, buy an M-14 semiauto, an AR-15, Ranch Rifle, FLN or any of a large number of military style weapons including AK-47 look-alikes. The SKS was only made in semi-auto and there are a whole lot of those firing away in gravel pits every weekend.

Several years ago there was a law with a misnomer for a name. It was called the Assault Weapons Ban. No assault weapons were banned by that law. What was banned were weapons that LOOKED like assault weapons and magazines that held more than 10 rounds.

[Cornerguy1]

Let's keep the discussion centered on Maine issues, please. More general topics need to be taken over to the Politics forum.

[ILUVMAINE]

Well, here's my two cents worth! Not yet living in Maine and not being completely aware of the gun laws there, I'm not too worried BECAUSE when I do get to Maine I'll bring my guns with me and "hope" they are legal! LOL I do agree with the general populus that more guns are purchased in Maine during hunting season, but there is also a lot of panicing on what might bedone with the new administration! Don't be too fooled by rumors! I think every family in Maine have the guns they won't and be darn if anyone will take them away! I don't think the new administration will attempt to take our guns away - that would be a dumb move! What would the hunters do then! Nay! Just my two cents worth, but don't worry!

[Northern Maine Land Man]

ILUVMAINE, Your guns will be legal. We don't compete with Washington on restrictions. We think Washington has more than enough restrictions. This is about moving to Maine and human rights. Our Canadian censor has removed some posts VERY pertinent to Maine.