See, I Told You...

Today I completed a purchase on a firearm.  I had put a deposit on one about two weeks ago, and it arrived yesterday.  The cashier asked me for about one hundred dollars more than I owed.  I showed him the receipt from when I placed the deposit, and this caused a bit of confusion.  After a few minutes, some computer work, and another employee's assistance I was told that the price went up.  They honored the old price, and I payed the remainder on the previous amount.  One employee remarked that I was very fortunate. The price had gone up seventy-five dollars, and, with the tax, it would have cost me about one hundred dollars more.  It amazed me that in two weeks time the price sky rocketed.

It then got me thinking.  About two months ago I was looking to purchase two guns for my wife.  The price of one was around three hundred dollars, the other two hundred fifty dollars.  Last week I asked for a price quote for the same items from the same dealer, and the cost rose significantly to four hundred and three hundred seventy-five dollars, respectively.  Also, a coworker, as well as myself, noticed that our usual places to buy ammo are practically all out.  One website has a large explanation on how wholesale prices and a large volume of orders has caused delays and shortages in supply.

Now some of this can be blamed on a spike in sales.  Greater demand and limited supply cause prices to rise (WTHR.com).  There was a huge spike in gun sales after the election (it's why I was purchasing guns too) (Houston Chronicle).  But make no mistake, the reason for this increase in sales is because people know what is in store.  This includes the firearm and ammunition manufacturers who want to make up for potential lost revenue as gun regulations vamp up.  It's how they hope to stave off bankruptcy.  You see this with health insurance companies as well, who fear ObamaCare and have raised premiums in response to it (Heritage.org).

Look for a lot of things to increase in price.  A great deal will be from inflation, which is cause by the current Democrat policies, but anxiety caused by Progressive ideas is also a huge factor.  They want to go after foods they feel are not "healthy" (WashingtonExaminer), so expect that to contribute to higher food prices.  Just remember the Left will use monetary and fiscal policy against you.  What they can't overtly do, like confiscating guns, they will do through regulation, such as forcing higher gun costs.  Just remember to prepare.  More on that later...