By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Some pro gun people say that gun control laws are about control. Seeing the laws being considered recently, I would have to say that gun control laws are intended to use the law against political opponents, under the guise of public safety. That is not control. That is an assault by one political group against another using the apparatus of the state.
Hawaii is about to become another gun control basket case. The new law will weaponize interpersonal relationships against gun owners.
Brushbeater has compiled a list on assembling a combat rifle, which is helpful in states where those firearms are banned.
I don't have the link, but over the last 10 days I have been reading that the left is warning its members about arming up against their political opponents. That would be the grand majority of regulars in Rantburg. Nothing good can come of this, but it appears to be unstoppable. See the item above for more information.
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 mostly lower.
New Lows:
Arizona: .223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic): Palmetto State Armory: $450
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Freedom Munitions, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammunition 2 Go, Tulammo, Steel Casing, FMJ, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 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: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 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 (7 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: AmmoValley, Own Brand, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Hyperion Munitions, Own Brand, RN, Brass casing, Reloads .25 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Supply, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 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 (7 Weeks)
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: -.11 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, SP, .95 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Hornady Whitetail, Brass Case, SP, 1.04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Selway Armory, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, JSP, 2.38 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, FMJ, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .05 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 325 rounds: Ammomen, Federal Champion, RNL, .05 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $496 Last Week Avg: $502(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $468 (13 Weeks))
Arizona (139, 136): Palmetto State Armory: $450 ($600 (8 Weeks), $450 (CA:$500 (9 Weeks)))
Texas (348, 359): DPMS: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (180, 172): Palmetto State Armory: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (215, 215): Mixed Build: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (13 Weeks))
Florida (453, 441): Mixed Build: $480 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $878 Last Week Avg: $970(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (36, 32): Armalite: $1,000 ($1,350 (4 Weeks)), $650 (9 Weeks))
Texas (121, 121): DPMS Oracle LR308: $850 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (32 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (43, 39): DPMS: $890 ($1,600 (17 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (61, 60): DPMS Oracle LR-308: $800 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (4 Weeks))
Florida (77, 73): Mixed Build: $850 ($1,950 (44 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $606 Last Week Avg: $575(+) ($668 (26 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (29, 27): CAI C39v2: $650 ($650 (10 Weeks)), $500 (9 Weeks))
Texas (95, 88): Century Arms RAS 47: $550 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (47, 49): M-70AB-2 Underfolder: $600 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (44, 36): ROMAK: $700 ($700 (39 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (134, 139): IO: $530 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $360 Last Week Avg: $375(-) ($495 (22 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (6, 7): Winchester Ranger: $450 ($500 (8 Weeks), $450 (2 Weeks))
Texas (14, 17): Winchester 94: $300 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (12, 14): Marlin: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (18, 17): Marlin: $350 ($670 (42 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (22, 19): Winchester 94: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $404 Last Week Avg: $460(-) ($515 (31 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (78, 88): Tanfoglio 1911: $500 ($600 (6 Weeks), $400 (10 Weeks))
Texas (280, 259): Kimber: $300 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (14 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (147, 146): Israel Arms LTD 1911: $500 ($575 (9 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (138, 149): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($600 (6 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (336, 343): Llama 1911: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $254 Last Week Avg: $246(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $231 (10 Weeks))
Arizona (137, 129): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $300 ($320 (6 Weeks), $275 (10 Weeks))
Texas (358, 359): Taurus Slim 709: $225 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (299, 294): Smith & Wesson SW9VE: $250 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (3 Weeks))
Virginia (236, 242): Diamondback DB9FS: $299 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (49 Weeks))
Florida (514, 526): Keltec P11: $200 ($400 (51 Weeks), $190 (31 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $339 Last Week Avg: $325(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (39 Weeks))
Arizona (33, 37): Glock 35: $400 ($500 (9 Weeks)), $300 (7 Weeks)
Texas (125, 125): Smith & Wesson SD40: $275 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (24 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (93, 95): Springfield XD40: $350 ($450 (47 Weeks), $200 (27 Weeks))
Virginia (85, 90): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $320 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (146, 159): Smith & Wesson SW40V: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Tennessee)
Tavor Sar Bullpup rifle chambered in 5.56x45 NATO
