By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
The National Rifle association, of which I am a member has declared US 9th Circus Court "Protects Public Open Carry!"
Puleez.
The federal judiciary and many state judiciaries have been using the 2nd Amendment for their personal toilet paper for so long, I doubt they even remember what an actual roll of toilet paper looks like.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mostly steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were mostly higher. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
(July 28th, 2018) For the 11th week running, used AR-15 prices have averaged below $500. It should be noted that AR-10 pattern 7.62 NATO semiautomatic rifle prices appear to be following a similar downward trend.
New Lows:
Virginia: .308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic): DPMS: $600
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .18 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own Brand, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round (From Last Week: +.01)
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, CCI, RNL, Aluminum Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Fiocci, FMJ, Brass Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 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 (2Q, 2018))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Shot Gun Club, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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 (1Q, 2018)
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 (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 240 rounds: Ammo Board, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.36 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged 4 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Aguila, RNL, Brass Casing, .03 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Federal, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $445 Last Week Avg: $434(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (47 Weeks))
Arizona (405, 3Q, 2017(+16))(379, 379): DPMS: $400 ($740 (30 Weeks), $300 (46 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(377, 363): Palmetto State Armory: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(212, 204): Mixed Build: $475 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(240, 238): Palmetto State Armory: $400 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (34 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(520, 494): Palmetto State Armory: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (15 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $763 Last Week Avg: $871(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $760 (5 Weeks))
Arizona (70, 3Q, 2017(+11))(53, 56): DPMS: $800 ($2,300 (2Q, 2017), $500 (42 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(122, 114): DPMS: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (25 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(46, 38): Palmetto State Armory: $675 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(56, 55): DPMS: $600 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $600 (CA: $675 (37 Weeks)))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(94, 92): Adams Arms: $940 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $582 Last Week Avg: $660(-) ($728 (23 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (63, 3Q, 2017(+10))(63, 60): Zastava M92 Pap: $600 ($1,050 (18 Weeks), $400 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(84, 78): RAS47: $600 ($1,000 (24 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(56, 60):CAI Centurion Sporter: $560 ($850 (2 Weeks), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(60, 70): Unknown Brand: $550 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (39 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(137, 140): FEG AMD-65: $600 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $407 Last Week Avg: $394(+) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (22, 3Q, 2017(+4))(17, 18): Winchester 94: $365 ($800 (24 Weeks), $200 (2Q, 2017)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(16, 18): Marlin: $500 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (23 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(15, 15): Winchester 94: $400 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 (11 Weeks))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(15, 14): Marlin 30AS: $420 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(30, 32): Marlin: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $485 Last Week Avg: $414(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (235, 3Q, 2017(+15))(235, 225): Remington R-1: $475 ($800 (15 Weeks), $325 (47 Weeks))
Texas (371, 3Q, 2017 (+4))(282, 279): Colt Series 70: $750 ($750 (CA: $650 (22 Weeks)), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(173, 166): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($600 (3Q, 2017), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(150, 156): Rock Island Armory: $375 ($800 (14 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(315, 310): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $300 Last Week Avg: $313(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (487, 3Q, 2017(+11))(487, 464): Canik P100: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (38 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(583, 581): Maadi Helwan: $275 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (40 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(374, 380): Smith & Wesson SW9VE: $300 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(346, 341): Canik TP9SA: $325 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(792, 791): Maadi Helwan: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2Q, 2017))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $339 Last Week Avg: $310(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (91, 3Q, 2017(+4))(88, 91): Ruger SR40C: $380 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(109, 104): Kahr: $350 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (33 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(76, 79): Ruger SR40: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(79, 83): Springfield XD 40: $340 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (28 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(159, 165): Smith and Wesson SD40VE: $325 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Washington)
JoelB. Brandon Double Action Revolver chambered in .450 Adams