The gun shops here are also doing a brisk business in AR-15s and defense-type shotguns. Ammo has gotten very expensive. I am not sure what the reason is, since these are expensive items and, in general, retail sales are down. It would appear that quite a few people are preparing for some dangerous times. How much of this weapons buying has to do with the results of the recent elections, I can't say. It may be a reaction to the economic recession and fear of possible civil disorder that may result from an even more serious ecomomic melt down in the future. In any case, the "hoarding" has definitely begun.