Posted on 10/14/2021 4:57:37 AM PDT by marktwain
In the continuing trend for gun sales measured by the National Instant background Check System, (NICS), September 2020 was the second-highest in the history of NICS, coming in behind last years record number of about 1.61 million. September of 2021 had about 1.31 million gun sales recorded.
In 2019 the gun sales were less than a million, about 974 thousand guns were sold in September.
The number of gun sales traditionally picks up in September as hunting seasons are opening and approaching. This probably accounts for the converging numbers of handgun and long gun sales.
Handgun sales were about 681 thousand, long gun sales were 515 thousand. There were about 57 thousand “other” sales. “Other” can be anything from an unassembled receiver which could be made into either a handgun or a long gun, or a generic “firearm” such as the Mossberg Shockwave. There were about 24 thousand sales with multiple firearms on one form.
Comparison of NICS Checks by Type 2020 to 2021 to end of September
In the formulation to estimate total sales, this correspondent assumes 2.5 firearms per multiple sales.
Uncertainty in the world, in the federal government, concerns about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, and lack of trust in governmental institutions all are likely contributing to the ongoing demand for firearms in the United States of America.
Even 35 years ago, it was simple and relatively easy for Australians and Canadians to obtain rifles and shotguns, with almost no restrictions.
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There will probably be about 19 million guns sold within the NICS system in 2021.
Past the actual gun sales (estimated by NCIS system, which includes background checks for Concealed Carry permits), the accessories and ammo are very significant purchases.
Most people who owned firearms in the past were hunters and target shooters. Now they are people of all walks of life that are worried about the current chaos.
Hunters once enjoyed hunting and many never kept more than a box or two of rifle ammo and several boxes of shotgun shell. Now many feel compelled to buy hundreds of rounds and more.
So, this is a serious rearming phase in US history.
They keep voting for the fags and degenerates, and when their community collapses (Seattle, Portland, ChiRaq), they buy guns to protect themselves.
Stop voting liberal, you morons.
Hope they can find ammo.
Ammo can be found, yes, but even .22 ammo is $1 per round for non-copper jacketed.
Did my part to boost October’s number. Tikka T3X SS Lite in 30-06 to add to the arsenal. Gave up on Savage after a nearly 3 year search for a 110 Storm.
The “black” community is divided. Many already had firearms, mostly hand guns. I know about the local black families attitude toward guns. Most of them are not drug pushers or felons. Most of them know how bad those people are and are armed to protect their family.
Texas in general is very pro gun, no matter what the racial background is.
Yes, most black people vote Democrat.
But, few black people are actually Communist, like the current regime in DC.
Or they pack up and move to a red area and then proceed to turn it into the same kind of blue hell hole they left with the same voting habits.
Cognitive dissonance is now terminal
I just bought a new gun, I’ve always had handguns, this time it’s a AR15. That has to come in via FFL dealer. Ammo comes to the house.TN is a Permitless state, but I have a Lifetime permit. Will be interesting learning to use it.
Cheaper Than Dirt, ships to your house https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/
The Ammoland website is not allowing the hotlinking of the NICS sales chart.
Have fun with the new purchase - and really dig into what makes it work and how to keep it running.
Military manuals online are a good way to really get the basics of the AR platform figured out. Learning all the parts, how to break it down for inspection and cleaning, clearing malfunctions - this is essential stuff.
Don’t be one of those people that hits the range, and doesn’t know how to even take out the bolt carrier :)
Oh please. Yes, ammo prices are through the roof, but .22 is not $1 per round. Not even .223 is $1 per round.
You can buy it from multiple places for $0.10 per round, which is still high, but nowhere near a buck a pop.
Practice, practice, practice.
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But Coeur d'Alene is changing, as we speak. Pity.
I came very close to buying a pair of those in .270.
I know, since it is a new experience extra practice. Our Shooting Range is up for sale, and I need a outdoor range. And hope double hearing protection is enough, can’t afford a 3rd Meniere’s Attack, Already had 2, from loud noise.
Crappy ins won’t cover better hearing aids, These are 11 yr old refurbished ones. Course they come out when at the range.
I intend to, lots of you tube vids for beginners.
“Our Shooting Range is up for sale, and I need a outdoor range.”
Try to find a private outdoor club. We are fortunate to find one about an hour from our house. It’s worth the money to join one. Ours has Practical Rifle and Practical Pistol groups that get together once a month or so. That training is invaluable.
“And hope double hearing protection is enough, can’t afford a 3rd Meniere’s Attack, Already had 2, from loud noise.”
It should be. Get a set of good electronic muffs designed for shootingand if you need to back them up with plugs. The noise at an outdoor facility is much less than an inside one so that shouldn’t be necessary.
If you have the means look into gettin a suppressor for your rifle. I believe they’re legal in TN.
Good luck.
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