Government shutdown

[Rsmith]

If the government shuts down can you still buy a gun?

 

[eldirector]

Sure! Face to face still works.

No idea about FFLs... that's a good question.

 

[rjstew317]

If the government shuts down can you still buy a gun?

run to your local dealer now!!!!!!

 

[Que]

"The last time the government shut down was 1995-96, when Congress twice failed to pass a budget bill while former President Clinton was in office. Here's a look at some federal services that shut down then -- and could again:"

What happens if the government shuts down? (3/29/11) -- GovExec.com

They said, "During the five-day shutdown in November 1995, an estimated 800,000 "non-essential" employees were sent home." I would think this would hinder gun sales if it happened.

 

[E5RANGER375]

shut it down.

 

[iwearcowboyboots]

Sure! Face to face still works.

No idea about FFLs... that's a good question.

Supposedly FFL purchases are fine too. This thread mentions it. Most other message boards I've seen have had similar questions/answers. I'll find out this weekend if things do shutdown tomorrow cuz I'm going shopping.

 

[Rsmith]

Maybe they should track how much money is saved if it shuts down. This may be the only way they will ever cut spending.

 

[Von Sidhe]

F buying guns, how about how are our men and women in uniform getting paid? This is bull ***** and it needs to not happen!

 

[ruger1800]

F buying guns, how about how are our men and women in uniform getting paid? This is bull ***** and it needs to not happen!

I never got paid half the time when i was in so it shouldnt be a big deal, am sure they will still get fed.

 

[revsaxon]

F buying guns, how about how are our men and women in uniform getting paid? This is bull ***** and it needs to not happen!

Wait, they are not getting paid?! We need to set up some sort of collection or something... those people need to get paid a hell of a lot more than some fat ass buracrap who walks out of their job... /rant off.

 

[Rsmith]

I beleive their is a second option they can accept to fund certian parts of goverment and the troops. Dems don't like it either they just want the chance to blame the republicans for a shut down.

 

[Von Sidhe]

Wait, they are not getting paid?! We need to set up some sort of collection or something... those people need to get paid a hell of a lot more than some fat ass buracrap who walks out of their job... /rant off.

+ 1 only ''mission critical personal'' will be paid if the shutdown happens.

 

[level.eleven]

Why do we have non-essential government programs?

 

[Rsmith]

Why do we have non-essential government programs?

I agree we only need essential programs. Like Harry Reid's Cowboy poetry program.

 

[BumpShadow]

Guess I'll find out when a go in to trade my POS Mossy 500 Road Blocker for a Remy 870 Express. I'll post what happens.

 

[exelh]

Don't be worried, even if there is a shutdown, the President, Senate and Congress still get paid and are on the job.

 

[gunman41mag]

If the government shuts down can you still buy a gun?

Shut the MOTHER FLECHING GOVERNMENT NOW, I have plenty of GUNS & AMMO, Let's see what the welfare hand-out takers are going to do with out the government

 

[revsaxon]

Shut the MOTHER FLECHING GOVERNMENT NOW, I have plenty of GUNS & AMMO, Let's see what the welfare hand-out takers are going to do with out the government

Quiet you, I have a hard-earned MP5 (pistol, non-class-3) in transit. No shutting it down till my FFL receives it and does teh transfer to me!

 

[BumpShadow]

You know, even if the goverment shutdown causes the FBI database to close down, won't that just pop up as discrepancy and just push you on to the 3 day waiting period? Then, after 3 days, goverment or no goverment, you get your gun.

 

[firehawk1]

Why do we have non-essential government programs?

Maybe....... because we have ALOT of non essential people?