Common wasn’t the right word. I meant there is not as high of a demand for 45. Buying 9mm is significantly more “common” than buying 45. It’s not an uncommon round, but most people don’t carry 45. It’s not a coincidence that 380, 9mm, and 40 were sold out completely.
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I already had the 1000 rounds of oo aught Buck shot and 1000 rounds 12 gauge armor piercing ammo for my DP-12,and loading all the ammo I can.
One thing I cant understand is why the run on TP? It is not like that the virus causes disentary.
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I think it depends on the duration and how much more the media drives people into a fear fueled frenzy. My job has us all working from home and we live in a decently rural setting populated by self reliant Conservatives, so we feel pretty comfortable here. Still, we have to venture into town every so often to buy perishable groceries and the like, so we are exposed to the unprepared and uninformed sheep of the general population. No doubt that infection is a real concern, but the reality of the illness is that most people who contract it get such a mild case that they don;t even realize they have it.
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I much prefer Scotch, anyway, and it does work. 
. Thanks.
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I thought the way you wrote it was clear, but I guess not to everyone. I agree, even with “social distancing”, we are still living amongst the rest of people in our communities, country and the world, and each affects the other in many ways.
I, too, believe the panic and, effectively, martial law, is causing more anxiety than the possibility of contracting the disease is. Personally, I am more concerned about the plunge in the stock markets, and all the waiters, and other service workers that are being hurt by these events. Then there are the people with small children that are now out of school, and daycare is impacted, as well.
As to my readiness, I always keep reserves of non-perishables, including ammo, so I was not concerned by all the panic-buying of stuff, other than what others stated, that those that actually need those items, that are not panic-buying, may have to do without. I buy meat a couple of times per week, because I don’t like it frozen, but when I went to the store, it was still available. I believe a lot of the panic-buying ended by the time I got to the store, I saw no empty shelves, but there was a lot less bread than usual.
My last thought is on me personally, and my “first world” problem. I have a vacation, planned months ago, that may become imperiled by all of these postponements, quarantines, etc.
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I do not think you are paranoid. My husband and I do not want to get sick but are truly more worried about how the hysteria will make people react.
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Welcome to the community @Shelly3 !
Same situation with me and my wife. We definitely don’t want to get sick and are growing more and more concerned with peoples reaction to all of this.
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Hollywood scared and primed people’s reactions with nasty microbial apocalypse movies for decades. People react with hysteria? I wonder why 
But let me tell you. There was no massive public unrest during Spanish Flu, or during years of Yellow Fever. Why should something happen now, nothing is different fundamentally. Yea, I saw multiple people noted tension in check–out lines. But I can tell you that as a rule on weekend I cannot park at the mall or small Whole Foods lot without seeing drivers having some friction over a parking spot, cursing each other. That’s S.FL. Too many people without manners, too bad.
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This is precisely the problem that has been feeding on itself for years. Since the (remember this?) “Me Decade” of the 1970s (as Time Magazine called it).
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Brother, you need an N95 tarp…
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I, and my wife, are always ready for the worst in any situation. Hell, I carry a gun inside my house, mowing the lawn, and taking the trash out. We both carry whenever we leave the house for any reason.
But now we also try to keep our distance from everyone else, which is made easier by the fact that most of them feel the same way.
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I consider this a condition orange situation and have started carrying a back up firearm and magazines. Prepared, not paranoid.
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There is a bit of tension in the air. I noticed that folks weren’t really talking to each other in the grocery store too. Not so much that I felt uncomfortable but it was just weird. There was no beef and a note by the pork asking to only buy two of each product. Beings I have 3 young daughters at home all day, I stocked up on the frozen food isle. I think if we buy a few items every other day or so that we all should be fine. Should be able to avoid buying in bulk at this point. Yesterday, I saw a couple 18 wheelers lined up ready to offload.
I have been concerned since them shutting down the schools. Reason being, last summer while school was out, I had a few things stolen from my yard. Several neighbors vehicles were broken into at night and guns were stolen. I’m afraid these kids are going to pick up where they left off. So I have been preparing for young thieves. Nothing worse than liars and thieves, right? Nope… I refuse to raise my firearm feeling like there may be a stupid kid out there. Now I am locked and loaded when going out side at night.
Other than businesses implementing their rules such as, closing their lobbies and sitting and dining areas. Leaving only drive thru access. Even banks, starting Monday will be closing lobbies and only have Drive thru access. I think if we pay attention and listen to local broadcast, keep our kids entertained with school work, at all costs, keep them home and make sure they’re in bed asleep at night for Christ sakes. Pay attention!!! If you see your neighbor needs a hand with something, go introduce your self, and help them. My wife’s a registered nurse. This virus is bad. Let’s all trust in what our medical professionals are saying. Let’s have faith that what they’re doing and what we’re doing will get us through this. Focas on helping and if need be, step aside, stay at home. My youngest daughter was complaining about not being able to go anywhere. I told her, just last week she cried all the way to the bus because she hated school. Most of us will make it through this. A great number of us won’t. I say, try not to overthink and pray. Good please, bless us all.
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Welcome @DaveQ and @Richard197
I went to to grocery store yesterday and there is definitely and uneasiness in the air. As everyone complies with 6’ social distance recommendations it seems patience is dwindling. There were a lot of “fake smiles” 
and almost no eye contact. 
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One of my biggest fears, in this high-tension atmosphere, revolves around the thousands of people who are buying their first gun. Those who have no training and have never held or shot a gun before. Now that’s scary!
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All I know is they are not injecting me with the vaccine.
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This is why I’m buying some stocks right now 
. Never done it before, but now is the time to learn!
Things seem dreary, but these are also moments of good opportunity. Not great circumstances, but we’ve got to make the best of it!
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