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This Week in Guns, July 2nd, 2016


By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

Some week, huh? Rantburg goes dark for five days, and California goes dark for who knows how long, maybe a generation.

Governor Moonbeam signed a number of anti-2nd Amendment laws last week. The laws probably will survive a court challenge, because as we now know, there are very few state laws with imposed fees and costs the courts won't approve, no matter how unconstitutional.

Among the requirements California will impose is a background check for the purchase of ammunition, which is sure to drive Californians to adjacent states to purchase their ammunition.

A hybrid universal background check requirement for loaning firearms. So, supposedly when a Californian goes to a gun range that offers firearm rental, said customer will be required to submit to a background check.

And finally, a ban on magazines that carry more than 10 rounds.

What all this means is California's political left just imposed laws on the governed without their consent or approval, using their preponderance of numbers in the California legislature.

Nothing "democratic" took place in California. It remains to be seen if Californians will resist the laws. You know businesses which deal with firearms in California will fall right in line, like the good serfs they always have been.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Prices for pistol ammunition were mostly steady. Prices for rifle ammunition were mostly steady.

Prices for used pistols were mixed. Prices for used rifles were mixed.

Quarterly Ammunition Summary

From the previous quarter, ammunition prices for pistol ammunition were lower across the board, by an average of $0.02 per round per category. Ammunition prices for rifle ammunition were mixed. Overall, net prices for rifle ammunition were lower by less than $0.01 per round.

New Lows:

None

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .24 per round, +.01 Each)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt!, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Mart, Store Brand, RN, Brass Cased, Reloads, .22 per round (From Last week: +.01)

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .22 per round, +.02 Each)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Freedom Munitions, Store Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Mart, Store Brand, FSFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (8 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .17 per round, +.02 Each)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt!, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Lee's Mags, Store brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .16 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2016))

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .25 per round, +.02 Each)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt!, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Lucky Gunner, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel cased, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2016)
(From Q1, 2016: .21 per round, Unchanged)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammunition Supply Company, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2016))

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .37 per round, +.02 Each)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .35 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt!, Tulammo, Steel Casing, FMJ, .31 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
(From Q1, 2016: .23 per round, -.01 Each)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2016))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each
(From Q1, 2016: .08 per round, +.01 Each)
Cheapest, 50 rounds (10 Box Limit): Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .07 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 325 rounds (10 Box Limit): Cabela's, Federal, RNL, .07 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2016))

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $511 Last Week Avg: $536 (-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $476 (38 Weeks))
California (209, 206): Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II: $500 ($650 (1Q, 2015), $400 (43 Weeks))
Texas (275, 280): Diamondback Firearms: $530 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (143, 142): Smith & Wesson M&P 15: $575 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (51 Weeks))
Virginia (167, 172): Windham Weaponry: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $475 (7 Weeks))
Florida (364, 337): DPMS: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $1,080 Last Week Avg: $1,140 (-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (38 Weeks))
California (50, 53): Palmetto State Armory: $1,100 ($1,700 (4Q, 2014), $850 (48 Weeks))
Texas (80, 88): Bushmaster Orc: $1,400 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $800 (47 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (36, 37): DPMS SASS: $1,000 ($1,500 (1Q, 2015), $700 (40 Weeks))
Virginia (35, 37): CMMG: $950 ($2,750 (24 Weeks), $800 (35 Weeks))
Florida (62, 59): DPMS: $950 ($1,950 (9 Weeks), $500 (38 Weeks))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $627 Last Week Avg: $575 (+) ($637 (6 Weeks)), $450 (49 Weeks))
California (32, 30): Zastava Opap: $800 ($800 (4 Weeks)), $320 (4Q, 2014))
Texas (61, 65): ITM Arms: $700 ($800 (25 Weeks), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (51, 50): Zastava NPAP: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (39, 36): CAI: $585 ($700 (6 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (85, 99): WASR 10/63: $500 ($700 (18 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $385 Last Week Avg: $343(+) ($489 (1Q, 2015), $296 (3Q, 2015))
California (8, 8): Marlin 336BL: $500 ($600 (16 Weeks), $180 (2Q, 2015))
Texas (17, 18): Marlin 336W : $300 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (19, 23): Marlin 336: $400 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (9, 12): Marlin 336W: $325 ($670 (8 Weeks)), $250 (30 Weeks))
Florida (22, 24): Marlin 336CS: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $496 Last Week Avg: $387 (+) ($510 (13 Weeks)), $350 (35 Weeks))
California (172, 176): Remington: $700 ($750 (3 Weeks), $300 (47 Weeks))
Texas (188, 204): Para Ordnance: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $325 (45 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (174, 175): Rock Island Armory: $450 ($550 (2Q, 2015), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (133, 137): ATI: $380 ($575 (22 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (281, 275): Iver Johnson 1911: $500 ($500 (21 Weeks), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $293 Last Week Avg: $293(=) ($358 (19 Weeks), $245 (11 Weeks))
California (203, 190): Kahr CW9: $350 ($500 (18 Weeks), $200 (34 Weeks))
Texas (310, 285): SCCY CPX-1: $275 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (43 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (267, 262): Ruger P89: $300 ($350 (4Q 2014), $200 (49 Weeks))
Virginia (229, 229): SCCY CPX1: $265 ($425 (26 Weeks), $189 (13 Weeks))
Florida (465, 451): Taurus PT 111: $275 ($400 (15 Weeks), $200 (4 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $310 Last Week Avg: $290 (+) ($399 (22 Weeks), $262 (3 Weeks))
California (105, 104): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $350 ($560 (25 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Texas (127, 123): Smith & Wesson: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $250 (29 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (81, 81): Kahr CW40: $225 ($450 (12 Weeks), $225 (4 Weeks))
Virginia (62, 61): Ruger SR40c: $375 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (142, 129): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (21 Weeks))

Used Gun of the Week: (California)
Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Chambered in .45ACP
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