"However, I'd ask if it was any different than any other commodity that is in short supply or might be offered at a bargan (relative to prices you have seen lately)? Perhaps you recall some of the near riots over the latest toy or electronic gizzy that is in short supply."
No offense taken Rocketman. However I did a regression back to the original "gas shortage" in 1974 with the mad dash to the stations as this is what it reminded me of at the time. The buyers were orderly and as near as I could tell polite to one another. I think I got "panic stricken" from watching too much hype on CNN. The talking heads like to use dramatic terms like panic stricken.
One good thing I noted: Hauling cases of ammo to your car is probably good exercise as there wern't enough carts to go around!!
If this is anyones vision of the scene that's NOT what went on!!
Jim
