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This Week in Guns, February 11th, 2017


By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

New Mexico is about the join the eight states that require a background check of private firearms sales and casual transfers. The latest example of this type of law was in Nevada, which passed a plebiscite requiring universal background check for all firearms transfers. The federal government said that the new law uses their resources in way they cannot allow, so they will not be pushing through background checks through with the new law. Basically, the new gun law in Nevada makes it a crime to casually transfer a firearm, but there is not mechanism for a background check for firearms transfers.

In New Mexico, the new law is insidious. It allows casual firearms transfers between family members, but only one way. Giving the firearm back triggers a background check requirement. As far as I can tell from the article the new law is expected to be passed as legislation.

Just as well. Give the people enough pot, and they will vote to remove their own giblets.

In Connecticut, fees for firearms licenses fees are about to almost triple in some classes of firearms licenses.

Connecticut is a firearms basket case as it is and it is an example of why the courts have been consistently wrong about local firearms laws. The new, draconian fees will likely pass court scrutiny because the courts all the way to the top have said, without equivocation, that fees and taxes are untouchable regardless of the underlying purpose.

Funnily enough, the state expects to raise money by imposing higher taxes, except that it never works out that way.

In Rantburg's O-Club we have been having a discussion about how to deal with feral hawgs. They are a growing problem in southern states so much so the season in some states for hunting wild hogs is year round with unlimited harvesting. The issue has been what kind of night scope should a shooter use to hunting wild hogs at night.

A lot of good advice has been offered, including the idea that the hunter should use night vision goggles and shoot over open sights. My own advice was that thermal cameras were cheap and becoming cheaper.

Just trying to help

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Prices for pistol ammunition were steady across the board. Prices for rifle ammunition were mixed.

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

New Lows:

Pennsylvania: 9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic): Taurus PT 709: $195
Virginia: .308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic): DPMS Oracle LR-308: $795

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Mart, Legendary, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks))

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .14 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks))

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Own brand, LRN, Aluminum Casing, .26 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Rush Creek Ammo, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass casing, Reloads, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tula, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Alamo Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .31 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .65 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .56 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: +.07 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, SP, 1.00 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Hornady Whitetail, Brass Case, SP, 1.04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: -.08 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Federal, Brass Case, JSP, 2.30 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, FMJ, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds (10 Box Limit): Ammomen, Aguila, RNL, .06 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Defender Outdoors, Federal Champion, RNL, .06 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price:$500 Last Week Avg: $514(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $468 (10 Weeks))
Arizona (123, 125): Palmetto State Armory: $550 ($600 (5 Weeks), $500 (6 Weeks))
Texas (325, 318): Vigilant Arms: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (186, 183): Core Rifle Systems: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (219, 210): DPMS: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (9 Weeks))
Florida (483, 475): Mixed Build: $500 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $919 Last Week Avg: $1,050(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (29, 28): Armalite: $1,100 ($1,100 (4 Weeks)), $650 (6 Weeks))
Texas (97, 101): DPMS LR308: $900 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (28 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (46, 45): DPMS: $900 ($1,600 (13 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (58, 55): DPMS Oracle LR-308: $795 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $795 (CA: $800 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (88, 79): DPMS AP4: $900 ($1,950 (41 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $575 Last Week Avg: $565(+) ($668 (22 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (26, 29): RAS-47: $650 ($650 (6 Weeks)), $500 (5 Weeks))
Texas (89, 82): Romak: $650 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (55, 54): IO: $525 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (51, 54): WASR 10: $550 ($700 (35 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (113, 123): IO: $500 ($700 (49 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $391 Last Week Avg: $402(-) ($495 (18 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (6, 7): Winchester 94: $500 ($500 (5 Weeks), $500 (6 Weeks))
Texas (13, 14): Marlin: $380 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (9, 10): Marlin 336: $450 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (16, 19): Winchester 94: $300 ($670 (38 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (23, 20): Marlin 336W: $325 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $459 Last Week Avg: $474(-) ($515 (27 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (88, 83): Ruger SR1911: $600 ($600 (2 Weeks), $400 (6 Weeks))
Texas (267, 253): High Standard Stainless: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (10 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (153, 145): Rock Island Armory: $345 ($575 ($575 (5 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (150, 139): Iver Johnson: $500 ($600 (2 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (347, 344): American Tactical Imports: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $248 Last Week Avg: $241(+) ($358 (48 Weeks), $231 (6 Weeks))
Arizona (115, 120): Springfield XD9: $300 ($320 (2 Weeks), $275 (6 Weeks))
Texas (352, 361): Taurus PT709: $200 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (299, 281): Taurus PT 709: $195 ($350 (4Q 2014), $195 (CA: $200 (3Q, 2015)))
Virginia (250, 234): Diamondback DB9FS: $299 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (45 Weeks))
Florida (549, 555): Taurus PT-111: $250 ($400 (47 Weeks), $190 (27 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $307 Last Week Avg: $341(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (35 Weeks))
Arizona (39, 32): Kel Tec P.40: $350 ($500 (5 Weeks)), $300 (3 Weeks)
Texas (121, 120): Springfield XDM 40: $250 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (20 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (87, 88): Smith & Wesson XD40VE: $260 ($450 (43 Weeks), $200 (23 Weeks))
Virginia (93, 91): Glock 22: $400 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (146, 149): Taurus PT 140: $275 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (Georgia)
1864 National Arms Revolver Chambered in .32 Teat Fire
Posted by: badanov 2017-02-11
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