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Ha... that's true... my lead/brass is up 300% - 400% the last few years, my silver, not so much. That's the way I see it too, it would be tough to find someone who'll take gold in trade, based on it's value. I think silver is a better choice, based on the lower values. But, I still think it's going to be tough to use them in a barter/trade situation, as many people just don't understand the value (as the videos I posted above showed). Will there be a time you'll be able to buy a car, tractor, or house with a handfull of silver or gold coins, when the dollar collapses and bread costs $25/loaf? That could be a rare situation.

So, if you're not going to use them to buy what you need, what are you going to use them for?

And the best for last, will people take a Free $5 bill or a Free silver dollar coin. Here's your answer, CASH is King:

Yeah, a monetary crisis is coming, but you're preaching a narrative held by a few PM holders, buy won't turn into reality when it comes. Reason, like I mentioned above, very few have any idea what PMs are worth. Where will you be trading your gold/silver to in your neighborhood for gas, food, supplies, medicine, etc? Here's what the true reality will be in these videos:

It's really speculation if you'll be able to do anything with silver/gold when Mad Max arrives. Some people think it's the only way to go. But think about it, will the grocery store or gas station take your silver coins for payment? If things get that bad that it's considered, I think we'll have a lot bigger issues to deal with. That said, I have both silver and gold. More 1 oz. silver coins than gold, but I'm not expecting to be able to do anything with them. Maybe in a rare barter situation, a local person might take them in trade, but I'm not expecting them to save me from anything. Cash will be king for a long time. Hell, most people have no idea what a 1 oz. silver coin is worth. Mark Dice has done multiple Youtube videos proving that. If I had a guess, my kids will end up doing something with them, long after I'm gone. Regarding ordering, I've used a few different big online dealers with zero issues. Regarding price over spot, it's just a supply/demand situation, and varies with the market and interest. I also don't think you should worry about it being Eagles or Maple Leafs. Any pure generic coin is fine, no need to pay a premium for name brand. Either someone will know what a 1 oz. coin or bar is worth, or they won't.

My suggestion, search around online for what you want, and it's easy to even price shop, since inventory is really light. Then, have it shipped to your local FFL. Since it's taking multiple days for NICS to come back, just make it easy on yourself, without a lot of extra driving. I wanted to order directly from my FFL, but they couldn't get what I wanted, and said just check on Gunbroker and have it shipped in for transfer.

So, you're still thinking there will be fair and honest elections in the future?

My guess, it's tricky for him to navigate as he's probably a small fish in a big pond. All suppliers are having issues getting inventory, and I'd bet the big retailers have more leverage with the manufacturers than a little specialty supplier. They're all fighting for a small slice of limited pie.

Ammo is a specialty business, just how big should the warehouse be? Have you ever seen the size of a box of ammo? Remember, inventory needs to be turned over, so how much would he want just sitting there, collecting dust? They have quite a few employees for a specialty business:

You can make assumptions, or just go verify what they actually have. It's easy to find information on them. Sure looks like a conventional warehouse to me:

For those of you looking to buy a house, besides the shortage of inventory, and the crazy stupid prices, mortgage lenders are making it even tougher to qualify. Median FICO scores are 786 for current approvals. ....."The mortgage market is humming, but getting approved for a home loan is as difficult as it has been in years. Mortgage credit availability, a measure of lenders’ willingness to issue mortgages, is near its lowest level since 2014, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, or MBA. The tight lending environment illustrates a growing cleavage in the mortgage market: More home loans are being made than almost ever before, but they are going almost exclusively to borrowers with pristine credit histories and sizable down payments. Borrowers with credit qualifications that fall just outside the stellar category are finding fewer lenders willing to approve their applications. The median credit score of borrowers approved for mortgages reached 786 in the fourth quarter of 2020, up from 770 during the same period in 2019. https://archive.fo/eEggE

Great day at the range. Got some really tight groups. Make sure your sound is turned on before playing the video.

How much silver are we down to?

I just ordered a compact 9mm, and it was on the Cabelas/Bass Pro site, but they claimed they wouldn't ship to the A/C store, so I'm not even sure it's an option. Sending it to your FFL is probably the best choice. I'm currently on day 3 waiting on NICS.

S&P 500 closes in new record territory today, over 4,000. The market is definitely enjoying the sugar high it's getting from Sleepy Joe's $1.9 TRILLION juicing, including the $1,400 giveaway checks. And now he's proposing another $2.3 TRILLION juicing with a infrastructure bill... The sugar crash will be historic!

The point of final approval comes after a specific time point, usually at the end of Phase 3, where the FDA will do a look back at all the Adverse Reactions and safety data, to determine if final approval is warranted. There's no way to "speed" this process up, as health issues only pop up after a block of time has passed.

I second the Scorpion. I originally looked at the PC carbine, and even though I like Ruger, it was just too "Plain Jane" for me. So, I went with the Scorpion, which actually has a bunch of options, and is cooler (and shoots like a dream).

I've converted over to using all Scotts products from the other ones. I've never had bad results since then. In reality, a few bucks more to get what you expect, in the big picture is worth it, based on the effort that goes in for a nice lawn.

Well dudes, it's that time of year again. Question, when are you (if you use it) putting down pre-emergence crabgrass killer? I've never used it before, and normally spot treated crabgrass, but this year, I'd figure I'd try nipping it at the bud. I know timing seems to be everything. So, I'll try the combined crabgrass killer and fertilizer combo. One thing I read was to put it down when the Forsythia bloom in the neighborhood. Then, another said to put it down after the grass starts growing again, after the 2nd or 3rd cut. So, when do you guys put it down?

Ha... Just remember, if it was easy, everyone would be in the market!

Which is exactly why I ordered the Security 9. I didn't "need" it, but figured, what the hell, get it while the getting is good.

And this is where the media confusion comes from, and why people think it's "approved" like every other past vaccine. There's a difference, but most people don't care or want to know the truth. Sorry, wrong answer. "Fully approved" comes many times AFTER Phase 3 is completed and a BLA is submitted, and in the case of these vaccines, end of Phase 3 is two years after second vaccination. Then, the FDA goes over all the Adverse Events data and determines if they will approve it. From the FDA: ...."FDA also expects manufacturers who receive an EUA to continue their clinical trials to obtain additional safety and effectiveness information and pursue licensure (approval)." You can also learn about the distinction in the first 3 paragraphs here: https://www.theverge.com/22189236/fda-approval-authorization-difference-clearance-vaccines And here: https://vaccine.unchealthcare.org/science/vaccine-approval/whats-the-difference-between-fda-emergency-use-authorization-and-fda-approval/ Once again, you're "clouding" the truth. Maybe I should start calling YOU Greta. Yes, they look at the same clinical data but with an ADDITIONAL focus on Adverse Events and other unforseen issues that showed up during the balance of Phase 3. THIS is the point where MOST new drugs fail and don't get approved, during the larger Phase 3 trials where more Adverse Reactions show their head, and why maybe only 1 out of 12 new compounds make it to final approval. The other 11 get scrapped because they couldn't make the end point or had too many AEs. I'd bet there's a good chance these vaccines get final approval due to political pressure, even with the growing list of AEs showing up. Wouldn't there be a hell of a lot of egg on the FDA's face and government if they didn't approve the vaccines, after 100's of millions of people have been vaccinated?

Exactly what I was thinking when I read it. Will they also apply it to Biden's EO's?

I checked, not seeing any updates today but this: ....."The Court has several current opportunities to further address the scope of its Heller decision that generally pose one legal question: How far may states go in restricting the individual right to carry guns outside a home? These various legal challenges have worked their way up to the Supreme Court and now require at least four members of the court to vote to grant the application to hear the cases. These challenges include the New York law as well as multiple other cases nationally presenting distinct legal issues. The Supreme Court has not directly addressed the issue of gun rights since its landmark rulings in 2008 and 2010. https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/opinion/columnists/2021/03/29/royal-alexander-gun-rights-cases-returnto-supreme-court/7044474002/ Will we see this, instead?