I lost my job in 2008 when company shifted to China manufacturing. Financial chaos and I sold off my guns. Figured then I could rebuy when my situation improved. Eventually it did but the amount of new people buying guns both created shortage and pushed prices waaaaaay up. Especially so on older/collectible ones which was what mine were, should have bought back in 10 years ago. Need to get on that especially now. But the takeaway is that the gun owner base has never been stronger and that frankly amazes me.