NICS and Gun Sales for October, 2021 Continue Trend for Second Highest Year Ever Posted on 11/13/2021 4:42:38 AM PST by marktwain
As has become the norm for 2021, October gun sales in 2021 were the second-highest on record. Less commonly, the total NICS background checks were also the second-highest October on record. There is a significant difference between the NICS checks and gun sales. Gun sales have been running at about half of NICS checks for a while, but in October, they were 54% NICS checks. What seems to have happened is permit and permit rechecks have fallen off a bit.
In October, the number of gun sales, calculated as handguns + long guns + other guns + 2.5 x multiple sales on one 4473 are a bit more than 1.38 million guns out of 2.58 million background checks. In October of 2020, gun sales were 56% of total NICS.
NICS and Gun Sales for October, 2021 Continue Trend for Second Highest Year Ever
There have been about 15.2 million guns added to the private stock in 2021, so far. That translates to approximately 478 million privately owned firearms in the United States. 3.8 million more gun sales are required to reach 482 million privately owned guns by the end of 2021.
The rate of gun sales in 2021 translates to another 3.45 million sales in November and December of 2021. November and December are traditionally the two highest months for gun sales.
With supply chain disruptions becoming significant, it is unknown how gun sales will be affected. Some gun parts are made in other countries, but most parts appear to be made in the United States.
The ammunition bubble remains inflated, prices remain high. Even ammunition components are expensive and difficult to find.
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Sucks because every gun maker is now entirely focused on making the guns and ammo that are the hot sellers, so the guns I want are not on the radar so these companies are not making them right now
That’s just terrible
That’s just terrible
It is so sad that gun makers can not keep up with the needs and wants of the second amendment public.
And the idiots who are literally destroying our republic have no clue
People are scared.
Yes that is true, but a gun can only do so much in a SHTF situation with anarchy.
If things start to go 1959 Cuba here I can see a lot of folks leaving for greener pastures. As bad as people claim Latin America is, it’s going to be a lot more stable than 3rd World America by the time Obiden is done.
I believe that Biden’s last act as President will be to try to disarm law abiding citizens.
The store I work at is still selling over 100 per day.
I’d like to get one more this year but it’s hard to get, I’ve placed an order with two shops. The new Springfield SA-35 has really caught my attention. I’m a big fan of Browning Hi-Powers and this looks to be a fine one with a couple of the details I didn’t like with Hi-Powers removed. Only problem is I’ll probably end up with two of them. Like that’s a problem!
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“Even ammunition components are expensive and difficult to find.”
A buddy of mine is learning that for himself. Just bought an RCBS set up with all the bells and whistles. No problem there.
Powder, primers, and projectiles are the rub.
I don’t have any trouble finding them. I just open my closet and there’s plenty for me and mine.
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I understand what you’re saying.
How many striker-fired compact/sub-compact 9mm polymer models do we need?
One of the biggest gun mistakes I ever made was selling a Belgian made Hi Power.
For $300.
I still kick myself for it from time to time.
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Can be, if you run out of secure storage. Or, if you're an old fart (like 'yours truly' ;>) and don't want to leave a confusing mess for your wife, if you fall off the roof or something. A visit (or ten) to your friendly local FFL can eliminate both problems...
Hi.
I hope you are doing well.
The trend will probably continue to 2024.
I just want to say please practice. No matter your weapon.
Always practice gun safety on the range and maintenance of your weapon.
Go to the range. If you are capable, train tactically.
Everyone should have four defensive weapons in the household and the ability to use and maintain them:
Rifle. You may have to reach out and touch someone.
Shotgun. Close in support and denial.
Handgun. When it gets real close.
K bar. Well...shi
5.56mm
We got one of those in for display, none to sell yet.
Well executed copy of the Hi Power.
I have three Hi Powers and will probably get one of these.
I’ve got 22 of them, all pre 1983 except one, in 4 calibers. 30 Mauser, 9mm, 40, 357 Sig. The 40 is a Novak conversion 40/357 Sig. That’s my newest one. Forged frame, no disconnect and 15 round mag, that’s a game changer.
Cool gun, I have heard of them but never seen one.
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