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Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: January 03, 2014 09:46AM
http://www.wtop.com/120/3535218/Virginia-gun-sales-set-record-in-2013
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/central-virginia/virginia-gun-transactions-set-new-record-in/article_6dffe715-2b72-5624-841e-deec3bceecaa.html
Almost 480,000 transactions for 2013, breaking the record set in 2012.
“Anytime you threaten to ban guns, to make more restrictions, all you’re going to do is make sure there are far more guns out there than if you just kept your mouth shut. The other side hasn’t learned this.”
Exact sales of firearms in Virginia are neither reported nor recorded, but the background check records provide a rough estimate of the number of firearms sold.
There is not a one-to-one correlation between background checks and the number of guns sold because some customers buy multiple firearms. Also, about 1 percent of the background checks in Virginia typically result in people being denied permission to buy a weapon.
The background check figures also do not reflect activity between private parties, such as family members or collectors at gun shows, because federal and Virginia laws require background checks only for sales from commercial dealers with a federal firearms license.
Virginia gun dealer sales estimates, which are compiled separately and provide an even better accounting of the number and types of firearms sold in the state, are not yet available.
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/central-virginia/virginia-gun-transactions-set-new-record-in/article_6dffe715-2b72-5624-841e-deec3bceecaa.html
Almost 480,000 transactions for 2013, breaking the record set in 2012.
“Anytime you threaten to ban guns, to make more restrictions, all you’re going to do is make sure there are far more guns out there than if you just kept your mouth shut. The other side hasn’t learned this.”
Exact sales of firearms in Virginia are neither reported nor recorded, but the background check records provide a rough estimate of the number of firearms sold.
There is not a one-to-one correlation between background checks and the number of guns sold because some customers buy multiple firearms. Also, about 1 percent of the background checks in Virginia typically result in people being denied permission to buy a weapon.
The background check figures also do not reflect activity between private parties, such as family members or collectors at gun shows, because federal and Virginia laws require background checks only for sales from commercial dealers with a federal firearms license.
Virginia gun dealer sales estimates, which are compiled separately and provide an even better accounting of the number and types of firearms sold in the state, are not yet available.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
HOIC
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Date: January 03, 2014 09:54AM
Obama is the best gun salesman since Bill Clinton. It never fails.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
No Surprise
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Date: January 03, 2014 02:12PM
Like all lib initiatives, the push for gun confiscation backfired with unintended consequences.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Cho
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Date: January 03, 2014 04:30PM
Thanks
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Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Liberal Logic 35
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Date: January 03, 2014 04:37PM
Cho Wrote:
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> Thanks
How come theres no pictures of all the black children killed on a daily basis in gun free zones?
Why are you so racist?
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> Thanks
How come theres no pictures of all the black children killed on a daily basis in gun free zones?
Why are you so racist?
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Stabitha
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Date: January 03, 2014 04:48PM
Cho shot the kids at Sandy Hook too? Damn I thought he was dead.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Arsenals
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Date: January 03, 2014 05:06PM
Nearly 900,000 in 2 years! Isn't that more small arms than most standing military's would have besides the big 5? Im willing to bet a good 40% were AR's, 40% were semi auto handguns and 20% were shotguns and bolt actions. Considering those checks can be done for multiple firearms that number could be closer to 1 million.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Fuck You, Asswipe
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Date: January 03, 2014 05:20PM
Liberal Logic 35 Wrote:
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> Cho Wrote:
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> > Thanks
>
>
> How come theres no pictures of all the black
> children killed on a daily basis in gun free
> zones?
>
> Why are you so racist?
Shut the fuck up, you ignorant tool.
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> Cho Wrote:
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> > Thanks
>
>
> How come theres no pictures of all the black
> children killed on a daily basis in gun free
> zones?
>
> Why are you so racist?
Shut the fuck up, you ignorant tool.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Liberal Logic 35
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Date: January 03, 2014 05:21PM
Arsenals Wrote:
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> Nearly 900,000 in 2 years! Isn't that more small
> arms than most standing military's would have
> besides the big 5? Im willing to bet a good 40%
> were AR's, 40% were semi auto handguns and 20%
> were shotguns and bolt actions. Considering those
> checks can be done for multiple firearms that
> number could be closer to 1 million.
Theres something like 300 million guns in the country privately owned and growing. The fallacy that very few people own guns is only one that has begun recently. The highest gun crime in the country is consistently in places where guns are illegal. Thats both in numerical numbers and per 100k population rates which adjust for differences in population.
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> Nearly 900,000 in 2 years! Isn't that more small
> arms than most standing military's would have
> besides the big 5? Im willing to bet a good 40%
> were AR's, 40% were semi auto handguns and 20%
> were shotguns and bolt actions. Considering those
> checks can be done for multiple firearms that
> number could be closer to 1 million.
Theres something like 300 million guns in the country privately owned and growing. The fallacy that very few people own guns is only one that has begun recently. The highest gun crime in the country is consistently in places where guns are illegal. Thats both in numerical numbers and per 100k population rates which adjust for differences in population.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
IKTR
()
Date: January 03, 2014 05:28PM
http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen.aspx
New Search Search Within Results
January 2, 2014
90-year-old store owner stops robber, The Dayton Daily News, Ohio, 12/31/13
90-year-old George Hicks was working at the laundromat he owns in Dayton, Ohio when a man came into the store and asked for change for a five dollar bill. With the cash drawer open on the store’s register, the man confronted Hicks and demanded all of the money. Hicks responded by drawing a handgun from his coat pocket, prompting the criminal to flee. When asked about his experience by a local news outlet, Hicks stated, “Why get scared? I’ve got the gun and he’s running… It was just funny.”
FULL STORY
December 18, 2013
Man discovers trio burglarizing his home, wounds one, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. 12/16/13
A man was heading to his Dekalb County, Ga. home for lunch when a phone call alerted him to a break-in at his property. When the man arrived home, he went to a back door where he spotted three burglars; prompting him to call 911. While making the call, the three criminals started running towards the homeowner. The homeowner responded by drawing a gun and firing at the burglars, striking one and causing the other two to flee. When police arrived they detained the wounded criminal, whose injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
FULL STORY
December 16, 2013
Resident wounds intruder, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, Fla. 12/13/13
A man was at home in West Pensacola, Fla. when he became alerted to an attempt to break into the home’s garage. The resident retrieved a gun, spotted the criminal and fired at him, striking the would-be intruder and causing him to flee. A short time later, the burglar checked himself into a nearby hospital under a fake name and claiming that he had been stabbed. Hospital staff and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office eventually got to the bottom of the criminals’ ruse, with the burglar admitting to his crime.
FULL STORY
December 13, 2013
Chicago clerk fells armed robber, The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Ill. 12/11/13
A man armed with a gun entered a cell phone store on Chicago’s South Side and attempted to rob the establishment. The clerk on duty responded to the threat by retrieving a gun and shooting the criminal, killing him. Police have identified the deceased robber as a convict who was paroled earlier in the year. The criminal had been serving time for armed robbery with a firearm.
FULL STORY
December 11, 2013
Elderly man frightens off intruder,The Virginian-Pilot, Hampton Roads, Va. 12/10/13
A 76-year-old man was at home in Hampton, Va. when he heard suspicious noises inside the residence. The man retrieved a gun, went to investigate, and discovered a burglar inside the closet of a barber shop which is attached to the property. The resident fired at the criminal, striking him in the arm and causing him to flee. Police captured the wounded intruder a short time later.
FULL STORY
December 9, 2013
Armed clerk stops robber, (Madison.com, Madison, Wis. 12/03/13)
A robber entered Megan’s Custom Framing in Madison, Wis. and demanded money from the clerk. At first the clerk handed over some cash, but when the robber was unsatisfied and demanded more, the employee retrieved a gun. Upon seeing that the clerk was armed, the criminal fled the scene.
FULL STORY
December 3, 2013
Neighbors praise man who fought off home invaders, WREG, Memphis, Tenn. 11/29/13
After hearing a back window of his home shatter, a homeowner in Memphis, Tenn. called 911 and armed himself with a gun. While the homeowner waited for police to arrive, a pair of burglars attempted to enter the home through the broken window. The homeowner responded by firing at the criminals, striking one and causing the other to flee. Following the shooting, the armed citizen’s neighbors were supportive of his actions, with one stating, “It’s not you taking the law into your own hands; it’s exercising your right as a citizen.”
FULL STORY
New Search Search Within Results
January 2, 2014
90-year-old store owner stops robber, The Dayton Daily News, Ohio, 12/31/13
90-year-old George Hicks was working at the laundromat he owns in Dayton, Ohio when a man came into the store and asked for change for a five dollar bill. With the cash drawer open on the store’s register, the man confronted Hicks and demanded all of the money. Hicks responded by drawing a handgun from his coat pocket, prompting the criminal to flee. When asked about his experience by a local news outlet, Hicks stated, “Why get scared? I’ve got the gun and he’s running… It was just funny.”
FULL STORY
December 18, 2013
Man discovers trio burglarizing his home, wounds one, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. 12/16/13
A man was heading to his Dekalb County, Ga. home for lunch when a phone call alerted him to a break-in at his property. When the man arrived home, he went to a back door where he spotted three burglars; prompting him to call 911. While making the call, the three criminals started running towards the homeowner. The homeowner responded by drawing a gun and firing at the burglars, striking one and causing the other two to flee. When police arrived they detained the wounded criminal, whose injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
FULL STORY
December 16, 2013
Resident wounds intruder, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, Fla. 12/13/13
A man was at home in West Pensacola, Fla. when he became alerted to an attempt to break into the home’s garage. The resident retrieved a gun, spotted the criminal and fired at him, striking the would-be intruder and causing him to flee. A short time later, the burglar checked himself into a nearby hospital under a fake name and claiming that he had been stabbed. Hospital staff and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office eventually got to the bottom of the criminals’ ruse, with the burglar admitting to his crime.
FULL STORY
December 13, 2013
Chicago clerk fells armed robber, The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Ill. 12/11/13
A man armed with a gun entered a cell phone store on Chicago’s South Side and attempted to rob the establishment. The clerk on duty responded to the threat by retrieving a gun and shooting the criminal, killing him. Police have identified the deceased robber as a convict who was paroled earlier in the year. The criminal had been serving time for armed robbery with a firearm.
FULL STORY
December 11, 2013
Elderly man frightens off intruder,The Virginian-Pilot, Hampton Roads, Va. 12/10/13
A 76-year-old man was at home in Hampton, Va. when he heard suspicious noises inside the residence. The man retrieved a gun, went to investigate, and discovered a burglar inside the closet of a barber shop which is attached to the property. The resident fired at the criminal, striking him in the arm and causing him to flee. Police captured the wounded intruder a short time later.
FULL STORY
December 9, 2013
Armed clerk stops robber, (Madison.com, Madison, Wis. 12/03/13)
A robber entered Megan’s Custom Framing in Madison, Wis. and demanded money from the clerk. At first the clerk handed over some cash, but when the robber was unsatisfied and demanded more, the employee retrieved a gun. Upon seeing that the clerk was armed, the criminal fled the scene.
FULL STORY
December 3, 2013
Neighbors praise man who fought off home invaders, WREG, Memphis, Tenn. 11/29/13
After hearing a back window of his home shatter, a homeowner in Memphis, Tenn. called 911 and armed himself with a gun. While the homeowner waited for police to arrive, a pair of burglars attempted to enter the home through the broken window. The homeowner responded by firing at the criminals, striking one and causing the other to flee. Following the shooting, the armed citizen’s neighbors were supportive of his actions, with one stating, “It’s not you taking the law into your own hands; it’s exercising your right as a citizen.”
FULL STORY
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
9Gjyt
()
Date: January 03, 2014 05:37PM
300,000,000 million firearms but most owners have multiple. Every gun owner I know has around ten and some have as many as 40-50.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Liberal Logic 35
()
Date: January 03, 2014 05:40PM
9Gjyt Wrote:
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> 300,000,000 million firearms but most owners have
> multiple. Every gun owner I know has around ten
> and some have as many as 40-50.
Yet theirs still over 100 million gun owners. Theres a reason why overreaching gun laws always fail miserably and Colorado has been so opposed to everyone even recalling people they elected, its not because of a small minority with a stock pile of weapons.
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> 300,000,000 million firearms but most owners have
> multiple. Every gun owner I know has around ten
> and some have as many as 40-50.
Yet theirs still over 100 million gun owners. Theres a reason why overreaching gun laws always fail miserably and Colorado has been so opposed to everyone even recalling people they elected, its not because of a small minority with a stock pile of weapons.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
dOOMS
()
Date: January 03, 2014 06:03PM
9Gjyt Wrote:
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> 300,000,000 million firearms but most owners have
> multiple. Every gun owner I know has around ten
> and some have as many as 40-50.
Welcome to the freak zone.
What type of food do they keep in their doomsday bunkers?
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> 300,000,000 million firearms but most owners have
> multiple. Every gun owner I know has around ten
> and some have as many as 40-50.
Welcome to the freak zone.
What type of food do they keep in their doomsday bunkers?
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Hhhhhg
()
Date: January 03, 2014 07:08PM
Some people are just collectors. I own 5 handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
hwynv
()
Date: January 03, 2014 07:20PM
50 million own guns not 100 million.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: January 03, 2014 07:52PM
Everybody armed yet?
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Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Jdidj
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Date: January 03, 2014 07:58PM
^^^^
Only fags don't like guns. You must be a faggot. Not that there's anything wrong with that. And open carry is kinda gay too, but not as gay as you.
Only fags don't like guns. You must be a faggot. Not that there's anything wrong with that. And open carry is kinda gay too, but not as gay as you.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Debbie Downer Democrat
()
Date: January 03, 2014 09:07PM
dOOMS Wrote:
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> Welcome to the freak zone.
>
> What type of food do they keep in their doomsday
> bunkers?
Welcome to your own demise. Please keep in mind that when the 2nd Amendment gets smashed, they'll then go after the 1st Amendment.
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> Welcome to the freak zone.
>
> What type of food do they keep in their doomsday
> bunkers?
Welcome to your own demise. Please keep in mind that when the 2nd Amendment gets smashed, they'll then go after the 1st Amendment.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Kilton
()
Date: January 04, 2014 09:16AM
Teehee. Scared gun nuts are so adorable.
The real geniuses are the resellers. Taking advantage of fear has never been so easy. :-)
The real geniuses are the resellers. Taking advantage of fear has never been so easy. :-)
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
EMpUH
()
Date: January 04, 2014 09:17AM
Here are some more encouraging facts:
There were 10 million NICS checks between December 2012 and April 2013.
Ruger has sold 1.3 million LCPs since its introduction 5 yrs ago.
This why you can't find any ammo.
There were 10 million NICS checks between December 2012 and April 2013.
Ruger has sold 1.3 million LCPs since its introduction 5 yrs ago.
This why you can't find any ammo.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Cris
()
Date: January 04, 2014 09:32AM
Speaking honestly, the people I know who own guns are a little nerdy and odd. Sorry folks but it's the truth.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Ivan
()
Date: January 04, 2014 10:48AM
Hhhhhg Wrote:
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> Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks cannot understand things like this?
I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and this is certainly nothing unusual
but I can already hear, "Why do you need so many guns?". If you have to ask that question you need to get out of that bubble you're living in.
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> Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks cannot understand things like this?
I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and this is certainly nothing unusual
but I can already hear, "Why do you need so many guns?". If you have to ask that question you need to get out of that bubble you're living in.
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Little Bitch Kilton KatieSmith
()
Date: January 04, 2014 12:07PM
Ivan Wrote:
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> Hhhhhg Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
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> > Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> > handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> > collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
>
> Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks cannot
> understand things like this?
> I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and
> this is certainly nothing unusual
> but I can already hear, "Why do you need so many
> guns?". If you have to ask that question you need
> to get out of that bubble you're living in.
^ OMG OMG OMG!!!
He has an ARSENAL of ASSAULT WEAPONS!!!!
Probably HUNDREDS of round of FULL METAL JACKETED MILITARY ammunition too!!!
I can't breathe just thinking about it....
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> Hhhhhg Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> > handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> > collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
>
> Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks cannot
> understand things like this?
> I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and
> this is certainly nothing unusual
> but I can already hear, "Why do you need so many
> guns?". If you have to ask that question you need
> to get out of that bubble you're living in.
^ OMG OMG OMG!!!
He has an ARSENAL of ASSAULT WEAPONS!!!!
Probably HUNDREDS of round of FULL METAL JACKETED MILITARY ammunition too!!!
I can't breathe just thinking about it....
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Ivan
()
Date: January 04, 2014 01:05PM
Little Bitch Kilton KatieSmith Wrote:
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> Ivan Wrote:
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> > Hhhhhg Wrote:
> >
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> > > Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> > > handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> > > collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
> >
> > Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks
> cannot
> > understand things like this?
> > I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and
> > this is certainly nothing unusual
> > but I can already hear, "Why do you need so
> many
> > guns?". If you have to ask that question you
> need
> > to get out of that bubble you're living in.
>
>
> ^ OMG OMG OMG!!!
>
> He has an ARSENAL of ASSAULT WEAPONS!!!!
>
> Probably HUNDREDS of round of FULL METAL JACKETED
> MILITARY ammunition too!!!
>
> I can't breathe just thinking about it....
Another suburban/urban hick who doesn't know anything about firearms or legal definitions. Are you connected to the Connolly staff by any chance?
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> Ivan Wrote:
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> -----
> > Hhhhhg Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Some people are just collectors. I own 5
> > > handguns, 15+ rifles. That's small. Some
> > > collectors have hundreds of rare guns.
> >
> > Why is it that these suburban/urban hicks
> cannot
> > understand things like this?
> > I have a collection of Soviet Mosin-Nagants and
> > this is certainly nothing unusual
> > but I can already hear, "Why do you need so
> many
> > guns?". If you have to ask that question you
> need
> > to get out of that bubble you're living in.
>
>
> ^ OMG OMG OMG!!!
>
> He has an ARSENAL of ASSAULT WEAPONS!!!!
>
> Probably HUNDREDS of round of FULL METAL JACKETED
> MILITARY ammunition too!!!
>
> I can't breathe just thinking about it....
Another suburban/urban hick who doesn't know anything about firearms or legal definitions. Are you connected to the Connolly staff by any chance?
Re: Virginia Gun Sales Set Record for 2013
Posted by:
Ivan's partner
()
Date: January 04, 2014 01:09PM
Ivan? Get back in bed right this instant, you pudding pop.