Guns for trade or swap

[monkeybird]

JWR adds: Here in the U.S. my two most-strongly recommended modern guns for investment are the Steyr AUG-A3 (production just ceased after only a short run of a few thousand guns by Steyr USA), and the Saiga 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun (a strong candidate for a pending importation ban). The law of supply and demand is inescapable, so buy them soon!]

I was somewhat surprised to see this added comment by Rawls on his blog. The subject was barter and trade. I wonder if buying large numbers of gun for future bartering will not put a great big neon sign on your back!

While I think it's a great idea. I can just see the swat team breaking down my door if I purchased large number of weapons.

Are there particular state laws regarding the number of guns you can own. I've heard of police breaking in on gun collectors and confiscating their weapons.

[rice paddy daddy]

You live in Florida, so you're OK. Now, granted, some parts of the state are more relaxed than others, but we're still better off than many other states.
There is no limit on how many firearms you may own, nor is registration mandated. I personally would not keep firearms for any barter purpose. What is to prevent someone who just got a rifle from you from using said weapon to rob you?

[Mikeg175]

I live in the socialist state of Maryland and I have a collectors license , so I know when SHTF they might come knocking on my door . I keep a few on site in my safe , that they will need to cut or blow open . The others are kept in 2 other safes off premise , but only about 5 mins away , so I can readily access them if needed . I plan on using them for barter/sale in the future if needed , all my weapons have gone up in value since I bought them . If I sold them post SHTF , I would show that they work , then disassemble them and hand it to them in pieces and I probably wouldn't be bartering with anyone I didn't know or trust anyways .

[jrain]

I think Rawles was suggesting these guns as investment class arms not guns for barter. The AUG is has limited numbers available and the Saiga 12 is the subject of possible legislation to limit future importation. He is suggesting that a profit could be made in the future if you buy them now and and sell after another ban.

[1Admin]

I'm guessing Rawles was probably meaning like a "before TSHTF" investment.

It's kinda like the "buy all the hi cap mags you can" thing- I THINK it's in context of "before TSHTF" and their is some sort of ban and your $17. G Lock mags end up going for $75. a piece AGAIN. This happened in the 90's on certain mags.

I can remember going in with buds and buying 100 AK mags for $1.99 each back in 88-89. You could have sold them in 95 for probably $16. or more each.

I "think" that is the context he is speaking in.