Citizens rush to buy arms amid fears of a massive influx of migrants, dealers claim

Weapon sales are soaring in Austria as citizens of the small Alpine nation become paranoid over the numbers of refugees crowding into their country.

In a country of 8.5 million people, there are now an estimated 900,000 firearms in homes.

And gun dealers report that it is women driving the sales rush. This year alone, police say 70,000 guns have been sold.
'Virtually all shotguns are currently sold out, because you need no permit for them', said Thomas Ortner, spokesman for an arms dealer in Upper Austria.
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Broadcasters and local media say the numbers of refugees - coupled with a fear of break-ins as a result - is fuelling the arms race.
'Because of the social change, people want to protect themselves,' one arms dealer told the broadcaster oe.24. He said 'many women' were among his customers.
The flood of 'refugees' into Austria is continuing without interruption.
The Hungarian route has become less active, and traffic is now flowing at a rapid rate through Slovenia instead.
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'The most common purchasers of arms are primarily Austrian women who are also buying tear [pepper] sprays, which are much in demand.'
The new trend is in stark contrast to previous business which was driven by the hunting brigade.
A Viennese sociologist, Roland Girtler, said: 'Migration, in all of human history, comes with many worries.
'Many see danger in these foreigners among them. But this fear is unfounded.'

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Well it's good to know the "fear is unfounded". But.....just in case ..... it's good to have a weapon... you know... cuz every once in a while ..... one of these sociologists makes an error in judgment. TM

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A Viennese sociologist, Roland Girtler, said: 'Migration, in all of human history, comes with many worries.
'Many see danger in these foreigners among them. But this fear is unfounded.'

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What a peckerhead, willing to risk the lives of Austrians, especially women, based on his ideology.

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good one! it's true!