Stimulus check question -NO. I haven't seen anything I really want that I haven't already got or have had once.
The only thing on my want list is a double rifle. Don't think they're gonna subsidize any of those.

Consumer question - I did step up and buy my "one day I will go to Africa" rifle last year. I bought two nice custom .45's. Let's see, I bought the AR in my avatar (though it was on order long before Prez uRkeL was coronated)- and no I did not take an a$$ raping on it like so many others did. I sold a couple of others so the net was 2 guns last year. This year nothing so far.

And yeah. A 20% rebate check on a decent revolver would probably get me out the door with one.

I bought a Weatherby 7mm Wby Mark V (used) from a gun shop earlier this year and all the reloading crap for it, so that was probably some trickle down stimulus since it came in on trade for an AR. Bought my lovely wife a new S&W Airweight Bodyguard. I beat the rush on ammo after the commodity price rise started jacking up ammo prices about a year + ago. I might buy myself a new trap gun if I am still working this time next year...

The way I look at it, gun nut consumers shot their wad on guns, ammo, primers, powder, bullets, and such after the Teleprompter shoo-in was inevitable last year. Even if the stores were completely restocked, there will be less spending on such until the economy really turns around and stability returns (if ever). Most of the sportsmen and sportswomen are working Joe's like myself who have suffered economically or are worried about their employment state of affairs and can barely afford their fall hunting trips, if at all. I know that I have cut a few corners on spending plans for the fall hunts I do.

Put me down for five firearms, two scopes, ammo, and accesories. I also attempted to purchase a so-called assault rifle,but after sending my final payment they couldn't find the rifle. Said it'd be at least 10 weeks for a replacement. I cancelled and went for some of the others.

Would like to see some good discounts on bullets and primers hope the price drops back down on them. I have bought two new rifles in the last three months. The way I see it they are always a good investment, but a good 20% off sale always gets my juices flowing.

WA Mtnhunter-
Wheelguns aren't helpless if you get a bad round. My assault weapon is one we both know and trust, the M1A! Locked and loaded.

nc30-06-
Sounds like you've got the Stag Arms LH AR. What kind of accuracy are you getting? I had a Bushmaster (on loan) for a while, but couldn't get the thing to put three in my hat @ 200 yds. Just curious.

Interesting thought ,. not sure if that would do it.
Only because I normaly do pretty much the opposite of what the hurd does anyway .
IE: Purchased no guns in past 18 mo.
Well a couple 870 express scatter guns
20- 12 but their cheap and iyt was necessary yuk yuk.

Normally ,. with prices up I sell hold cash ,. prices down I move in ,. and I am,.. talking about guns.
Unless of course I become emotionally involved with a heart breaking Mauser 98 ,.. and cant part with that .
Pretty sure done buying guns that cost as much as the most recent rifle of interest ,. I think.
But all ways wanted a side by side double 8 x 57js regulated to 100 yds ,.. as of yet have not talked my self completly out of that.
20% rebate however on any gun would probabaly get my attention.

More conservative as to purchasing habits (necessary or discresionary) mostly cause "I got enough stuff"
but 20% ? ,. Thats a thought
Especially if it mighht be on loading components.
At the right price $500 -$1000 in that venue always a good move.

While I expect nothing in the way of "stimulus" checks, I have been thinking about that Houdah Pistol I have been drooling over for some time now... Dammit I need a 20 gauge double barreled smoothbore muzzleloading pistol capable of taking out raging 200 pound felines...Never know quite just what might come out of the swamp you know...
Besides it seems the perfect partner to my 1858 .44 Remington Hoglaig, see I've almost convinced myself!

Bought a Benelli in February, though Canada didn't experience what the states did, probably because few of us are licensed to have AR's and handguns..

I ordered an AR in March of 2008, but didn't actually get it until this summer. Also bought a nice .243 win.

I bought my “assault weapon” long before obummer was immaculated. Don’t really care for squirt guns, but looking at the possibility of a radical, anti-gun administration, I wanted more to cling to than my Bible and a bolt action. Picked up a couple of game getters (.25-06 and .22 LR) that were too good to pass up, and a nice .45 ACP for The Bookkeeper. Swapped off a 9 mm I didn’t care for, and managed to add a couple of nice wheel guns in .41 and .357 Mag. Also a good used Auto 5 12 gauge, but don't think it will qualify for any rebate. Maybe with the gun buying frenzy finally slacking off, there will be some more components on the dealer’s shelves, and I can get my surplus supply of empty brass filled up again.

well, i already have a browning shotgun, and for me, one shotgun is enough. as a matter of fact, i had it in deep storage for 15 years. never shot it, basicly never even touched it except to pull it from the gunsafe occaisionally to make sure it wasn't rusting. two years ago, i pulled it out, cleaned it up, and went and shot some squirrels. did the same last year.i am sure i will do it agan this fall/winter. but squirrel is about all i hunt with a shotgun. so my use is limited. so rebate or not, i will not be buying another shotgun.

I ordered an ER Shaw all stainless bolt gun in 22-250 with heavy barrel for shooting prairie dogs. Also plan to buy a Burris Black Diamond 6.5-24X scope for the rifle. Looks like it will be ready in time for next summer.

time for me to buy a browning i guess

Ruger 44 Mag (used) and a little German made 22LR SAA revolver (also used) here, rest were more than a year ago, also stocked up on reloading supplies before Obammy got in office, I saw the shortages coming so I avoided the rush!
Got a couple rifles laying around in parts, got to get them fixed up soon, one's a Moisn-Nagant I started sporterizing years ago, other's a Winchester 72 I got in pieces, lots of pieces missing too, gotta try to get ahold of the missing parts and get it working again. Looks like a nice 22, altho bolt action and tube fed is a strange combo to me.

i haven't bought a gun in about 2 yrs but i'm watching the classifieds and weindow shopping. just a matter of time.

I bought a S&W1911PD with some beautiful stag grips at a gun show yesterday well because the guy was giving it away and not buying it would have haunted me. I did have one Obama purchase last Nov that was a XD45, in my defense I had been pining over one for some time. Luckily I built an AR before the rush but just like the ones I owned previously it sits idly not being taken to the range often. I also picked up a Bennelli during duck season. That had more to due with me being tired of a pump though. As a good friend of mine always told me "this is America and I ain't time to pump a shotgun." As far as Browning is concerned I will be interested when they rebate a Buckmark. I know its already affordable but 20 bucks off would push me over the edge to upgrade from the camper to a Hunter or a URX target.

Money in my pocket, regardless if it comes from a "stimulus check" or my own hard work, is always good. Chances of me buying a gun with said money...excellent. Looking for a nice, clean Sendero in .300 Win. mag. I had one in the '90s and have regretted trading it ever since I did it. Or a nice 20 ga. auto for my wife. Great idea, Phil.

Now I have an excuse to Buy a Citori though!!!!

I gone and done it, I ordered the Howdah pistol and it out- to get here in a week or so. I saw a guy on Youtube shooting one and it convinced me entirely. It should be a real blast from the past! When it comes I will post my evaluation, it looks like such a USEFUL toy. I ordered the 20 gauge ball mold as well, but not the holster. I tend to like to craft my own gun leather. The Bandelero holster (for my 1858 Remmi) I'm wearing in the icon pic is one of my ideas. It holds that big pistol real nice, quick on the cross draw, with no weight on my hip. It is getting tough to get nice leather for making stuff these days though.