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This Week in Guns, April 22nd, 2017


By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

Lost in all the hype over the pr0n star who was punched in the face at a Berkeley free speech rally last week was that she had a glass bottle in her possession. Apparently Antifa people have been telling their operatives to bring glass bottles and M-80 firecrackers to rallies. The idea is to put the firework into the bottle and throw it so the detonation sprays broken glass onto their targets.

Other thinking is that the combination is a provocation to get those at the rally, either protesters or kops to bring out their firearms. What this accomplishes is anyone's guess. Maybe Antifa wants a real sh*t show for their enemies.

Somewhat amusingly, kops in Alabama ordered Antifa demonstraters to remove their masks. Apparently in Alabama as in some other states, laws were passed in the 1920s to deal with Ku Klux Klan rallies when the Klan was on the rise nationwide. Those laws forbid public gatherings in which protesters are masked.

Oklahoma's threatened to use their law against criminal gangs in the early 1990s when they started gathering in the streets wearing masks, but as far as I know no one was actually charged. The criminal gangs were simply warned that a law passed 70 years earlier to deal with the Ku Klux Klan would be used against them. Their enthusiasm for wearing masks, as I understand it, quietly evaporated.

In Massachusetts, the local constabulary in Cohasset revoked a firearms permit and then moved to seize a total of 100 privately owned firearms. The activity is proudly displayed on the police website. The police never expected the severe backlash against them.

While this particular incident is not amusing, it does show that people, even in high tax, high regulation Massachusetts are tired of their rights being violated by politicians and their police.

The Cohasset police response was simple. "We wuz just following orders." They should have just shut up and gone about their business.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Pistol ammunition prices were steady. Rifle ammunition prices were steady.

Prices for used pistols were mostly higher. Prices for used rifles were higher across the board.

New Lows:

Arizona: 9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic): Taurus PT111: $240

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: J&G Sales, Hot Shot, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Mart, Buffalo Cartridge, RSFP, Steel Casing, Factory Seconds .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each)

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Mart, Legendary, RN, Reloads, Brass Casing, .14 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each)

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Surplus Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 1017))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, CCI Blazer, LRN, Aluminum Casing .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Western Arms AND Ammo, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammomen, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: LAX ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each)

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))

.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))

.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Red River Reloading, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .86 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .88 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: -.20 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.17 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Federal American Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.13 per round (From Last Week: -.27 Each)

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .05 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 400 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .05 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $485 Last Week Avg: $465(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $465 (2 Weeks))
Arizona (137, 133): DPMS: $525 ($600 (14 Weeks), $450 (7 Weeks))
Texas (348, 341): Smith & Wesson MP 15 Sport: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (202, 203): DPMS: $450 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (219, 214): DPMS Panther: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (19 Weeks))
Florida (521, 492): Mixed Build: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $871 Last Week Avg: $846(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (32, 30): DPMS: $750 ($1,350 (10 Weeks)), $650 (15 Weeks))
Texas (129, 124): Mixed Build: $780 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (38 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (41, 40): DPMS: $830 ($1,600 (23 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (58, 62): Palmetto State Armory: $1,295 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (10 Weeks))
Florida (74, 65): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,950 (50 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $581 Last Week Avg: $560(+) ($668 32 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (22, 23): CAI: $780 ($800 (6 Weeks), $500 (15 Weeks))
Texas (106, 105): WASR Romak: $575 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (65, 64): IO: $525 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (53, 57): WASR-10: $550 ($700 (45 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (116, 117): IO: $475 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $374 Last Week Avg: $365(+) ($495 (28 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (7, 8): Marlin: $350 ($500 (13 Weeks), $350 (6 Weeks))
Texas (14, 15): Winchester Ranger: $430 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (12, 11): Mossberg 464: $390 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (14, 14): Marlin: $350 ($670 (48 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (25, 27): Marlin: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $465 Last Week Avg: $440(+) ($515 (37 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (95, 87): Rock Island Armory: $500 ($600 (12 Weeks), $400 (16 Weeks))
Texas (260, 256): Taurus 1911: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (20 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (162, 159): Para Ordnance: $550 ($575 (15 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (138, 124): Springfield: $425 ($600 (12 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (338, 330): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $217 Last Week Avg: $217(=) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $217 (2 Weeks)
Arizona (145, 150): Taurus PT 111: $240 ($400 (5 Weeks)), $240 (CA: $275 (16 Weeks))
Texas (370, 373): Glock 17: $250 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (321, 314): Taurus Millennium G2: $170 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (9 Weeks))
Virginia (262, 253): Taurus PT92AF: $200 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (569, 568): Taurus PT111: $225 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $190 (37 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $323 Last Week Avg: $320(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (45 Weeks))
Arizona (36, 36): Smith and Wesson M&P: $450 ($500 (15 Weeks), ($250 (6 Weeks))
Texas (107, 112): Kahr: $325 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (30 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (97, 103): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $275 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (33 Weeks))
Virginia (81, 95): Taurus 740: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (143, 149): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $265 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (Oklahoma)
Remington 700 rifle chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum
Posted by: badanov 2017-04-22
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