By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
The link to the ATF proposed ban on bump rifle stocks is here.
Important to note that the proposed rule is defective at its base:
Summary
The Department of Justice (Department) proposes to amend the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regulations to clarify that “bump fire” stocks, slide-fire devices, and devices with certain similar characteristics (bump-stock-type devices) are “machineguns” as defined by the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) and the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), because such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger. Specifically, these devices convert an otherwise semiautomatic firearm into a machinegun by functioning as a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism that harnesses the recoil energy of the semiautomatic firearm in a manner that allows the trigger to reset and continue firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger by the shooter. Hence, a semiautomatic firearm to which a bump-stock-type device is attached is able to produce automatic fire with a single pull of the trigger. With limited exceptions, primarily as to government agencies, the GCA makes it unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun unless it was lawfully possessed prior to the effective date of the statute.
The problem with the rule is that bump fire stocks don't use one trigger pull to initiate rapid fire. The rifle is fired rapidly with one shot per trigger pull, not one pull for several shots.
How this rule will be passed without addressing the contradiction in the rule itself, I have zero idea. All I know is that if this becomes rule at some point, once challenged in court it should be thrown out.
Vocal threats from American Kommies about seizing firearms continue.
There still is hope for a peaceful reckoning, but that hope is fading fast. Antigunners are worse than zombies.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mixed.
Prices for used pistols were mostly higher. Prices for used rifles were lower.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Foundry 35, Silver Bear, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .22 per round (From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Mart, Buffalo, FMJ, Brass Casing, Seconds, Casing .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Fedarm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Highland Lakes Ammo, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: SG Ammo, Prvi Patizan, RNL, Brass Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 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, 800 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (4 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: -.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Bud's Gun Shop, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Classic Firearms, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3Q, 2017))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
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 (2 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 (5 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: -.13 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Bud's Gun shop, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.37 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Cabelas, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.80 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo King, Aguila, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo King, Remington, RNL, Brass Casing, .03 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $486 Last Week Avg: $500(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (30 Weeks))
Arizona (201, 3Q, 2017(+3))(96, 87): Windham Weaponry: $600 ($740 (14 Weeks), $300 (29 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(280, 289): Mixed Build: $480 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(141, 133): Anderson Manufacturing: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(193, 192): Mixed Build: $400 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (17 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(392, 373): Smith & Wesson M&P 15: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (8 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $840 Last Week Avg: $870(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (42 Weeks))
Arizona (49, 3Q, 2017(+6))(27, 29): Armalite: $1,100 ($2,300 (42 Weeks), $500 (25 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(71, 71): Palmetto State Armory: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (8 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(30, 24): DPMS: $750 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(63, 59): Aero Precision: $850 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 21 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(87, 83): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $616 Last Week Avg: $637(-) ($728 (6 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (34, 3Q, 2017(+3))(29, 29): RAS-47: $700 ($1,050 (3 Weeks), $400 (45 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(49, 47): RAS-47: $550 ($1,000 (7 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(41, 39): RAS47: $600 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(50, 45): RAS47: $610 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (22 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(108, 109): CAI: $620 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $385 Last Week Avg: $400(-) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(2, 3): Marlin: $450 ($800 (7 Weeks), $200 (45 Weeks)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(17, 18): Winchester: $425 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (6 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(19, 17): Marlin 336c: $350 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(8, 8): Marlin: $350 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(20, 18): Marlin: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $480 Last Week Avg: $465(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (134, 3Q, 2017(+5))(85, 88): Springfield: $500 ($700 (46 Weeks), $325 (32 Weeks))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+3))(256, 246): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($650 (6 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016)))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(150, 156): Remington R1: $425 ($600 (34 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(156, 158): Ruger: $600 ($775 (34 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(260, 280): Norinco 1911: $450 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $272 Last Week Avg: $263(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (46 Weeks))
Arizona (238, 3Q, 2017)(145, 151): Sar Arms: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (21 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(468, 438): Smith & Wesson: $240 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (23 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(306, 310): Canik TP9: $250 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(316, 314): Ruger P89: $320 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(682, 695): Smith & Wesson SW9VE: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (46 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $336 Last Week Avg: $364(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(44, 40): Glock 27: $450 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (43 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(110, 111): Smith & Wesson M&P Shield: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (16 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(78, 71): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $280 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(86, 93): Ruger P94: $400 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (11 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(137, 143): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Virginia)
Magnum Research Desert Eagle semiautomatic pistol chambered in .50 AE