By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
It is becoming clearer by the day that despite all the national calls for confiscating guns and imposing new gun laws, the antigun people expect to make gains only in some state and local elections, not nationally. And with those gains we can expect to have more draconian gun laws imposed, all without consent of the governed.
We keep hearing about all the bad news, and a little good news with regard to civil rights, but what we are seeing now is this in New Jersey (quote is from a private pro gun group):
Went to a “debate” on the second amendment with the Brady Bunch last night. They intend confiscation with Governor Murphy in their pocket. 2a people were shut down and subject to lecture. Mid meeting we all got up quietly and left as were are no longer being heard. That was necessary but it’s not a good sign when no one is talking.
Where this is going is clear to me. Antigun people want challenges to their laws in court, because they must figure the courts will side with them in local gun control. The courts have passed down some awful decisions with regard to gun rights and I suspect they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
A US court is the only government entity that can be convinced that a Constitutional amendment is unconstitutional.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were steady. Rifle ammunition prices were steady.
Prices for used pistols were higher. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
New Lows:
Pennsylvania: 30-30 Winchester Lever Action: Winchester 94: $225
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Foundry 35, Silver Bear, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, Reloads .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Gun Buyer, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Wholesale Hunter, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Magtech, RNL, Brass Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Prvi Patizan, RNL, Brass Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Able's, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .53 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .85 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Selway Armory, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.50 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, IMI (SMK), FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.60 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Aguila, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Winchester, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $510 Last Week Avg: $521(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (36 Weeks))
Arizona (217, 3Q, 2017(+5))(217, 207): Bushmaster Carbon 15: $500 ($740 (20 Weeks), $300 (35 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(299, 279): Palmetto State Armory: $550 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(175, 162): Mixed Build: $450 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(194, 189): Diamondback: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (23 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(403, 408): Palmetto State Armory: $550 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (14 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $939 Last Week Avg: $959(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (48 Weeks))
Arizona (49, 3Q, 2017(+6))(47, 41): Palmetto State Armory: $800 ($2,300 (48 Weeks), $500 (31 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(85, 87): DPMS: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (14 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(33, 30): DPMS: $995 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(49, 53): Smith & Wesson: $1,300 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (27 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(96, 94): Palmetto State Armory: $800 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $570 Last Week Avg: $560(+) ($728 (12 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (52, 3Q, 2017(+6))(52, 42): AK-63D: $700 ($1,050 (8 Weeks), $400 (50 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(62, 60): CAI: $425 ($1,000 (13 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(44, 49): IO: $575 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(59, 60): CAI RAS-47: $550 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (28 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(107, 109): Zastava M70: $600 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $395 Last Week Avg: $387(+) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(9, 7): Winchester 94: $650 ($800 (13 Weeks), $200 (51 Weeks)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(19, 19): Mossberg 464: $375 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (12 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(17, 16): Winchester 94: $225 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 CA:($250 (4Q, 2014)))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(15, 10): Marlin 336W: $325 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(27, 22): Winchester 94: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $450 Last Week Avg: $415(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (162, 3Q, 2017(+7))(162, 145): Regent 1911: $500 ($800 (5 Weeks), $325 (37 Weeks))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+3))(253, 255): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($650 (12 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(147, 143): Springfield: $600 ($600 (40 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(159, 157): Rock Island Armory: $450 ($800 (3 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(253, 251): Regent R100: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $328 Last Week Avg: $305(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (275, 3Q, 2017(+3))(275, 264): SCCY CPX2: $210 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (27 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(464, 458): Smith & Wesson SD9: $290 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (29 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(307, 301): CAI TP9SA: $300 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(312, 317): Ruger SR9C: $325 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(694, 699): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (51 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $351 Last Week Avg: $345(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(71, 65): Smith & Wesson M&P 40: $425 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (49 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(90, 98): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $350 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (22 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(67, 75): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $280 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(76, 72): Beretta 96FS: $400 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (16 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(137, 139): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Ohio)
Suomi M31 semiautomatic rifle chambered in 9mm Parabellum