After two nights of rioting, the citizens are taking their safety into their own hands and are stocking up on guns.  Some of the more popular shops are becoming overwhelmed by the demand.  Charlotte’s top gun store,  Hyatt Guns, were shocked on Thursday morning to see the line at the front door before they opened.  They see the city being looted and the police not able to be everywhere, especially since the democratic mayor turned down an offer from the governor to send state police into Charlotte.

Justin Anderson, director of marketing for Hyatt Guns said:

“First off, our prayers are with law enforcement this morning. People are afraid. They see lunacy in the streets being perpetrated by criminals and they are gearing up to protect themselves.”

He said the most popular weapon is the 12 gauge shotgun and buckshot ammunition.  You can cut someone in two at close distance with that and you don’t need to be a crack shot to hit someone with it:

“Sales last night were brisk. Most of the purchases were self-defense shotguns and 12-gauge buckshot.  We had people waiting at the door this morning who are looking at similar guns.”

People that were on the fence about buying a gun prior to last night are now making that purchase.”

Hyatt has the added advantage of being located near the downtown are where the riots are occurring the most.  Also it doesn’t hurt that the store is very popular with law enforcement.