They may buy more but I'm pretty sure it's not 2.7 million worth.They may be a "small percentage" but they buy a higher quantity that the general public...
They may buy more but I'm pretty sure it's not 2.7 million worth.They may be a "small percentage" but they buy a higher quantity that the general public...
Stimulus checksIllinois can thank the Chicago gang bangers. They have changed their ways and now buy local instead of stealing local.
When did that start?I thought Ohio’s number looked suspiciously low until I recalled that we don’t require NICS checks if we have CHL’s.
Surprised to see an article like this. Published by 24/7 Wall St.
Indiana stands strong in the rankings!
This is how many guns were sold in each state in March:
STATE/TERRITORY TOTAL Illinois 1,427,917 Kentucky 330,476 Texas 222,409 Indiana 206,884 Florida 178,247 Pennsylvania 154,301 California 143,742 Utah 112,572 Michigan 112,066 Alabama 107,474 Minnesota 105,224 Ohio 98,474 Georgia 95,449 Tennessee 93,979 North Carolina 90,090 Missouri 77,617 Wisconsin 76,885 Washington 74,860 Virginia 72,438 Colorado 69,757 Arizona 65,805 South Carolina 55,773 Oregon 49,752 New York 49,158 Oklahoma 48,568 Louisiana 46,633 Mississippi 38,031 Idaho 34,839 Arkansas 34,134 Iowa 32,870 Maryland 30,754 Massachusetts 28,257 Connecticut 28,021 West Virginia 27,426 Kansas 26,915 New Jersey 24,563 New Mexico 23,024 Nevada 21,101 Montana 18,329 New Hampshire 17,186 Maine 14,536 South Dakota 12,430 Nebraska 10,860 Alaska 10,170 Wyoming 9,348 North Dakota 9,200 Delaware 7,280 Vermont 5,909 Puerto Rico 5,475 Rhode Island 4,957 Hawaii 1,770 District of Columbia 1,035 Guam 404 Virgin Islands 206 Mariana Islands 29
Good question; I never thought to ask!When did that start?
Surprised to see an article like this. Published by 24/7 Wall St.
Indiana stands strong in the rankings!
This is how many guns were sold in each state in March:
STATE/TERRITORY TOTAL Illinois 1,427,917 Kentucky 330,476 Texas 222,409 Indiana 206,884 Florida 178,247 Pennsylvania 154,301 California 143,742 Utah 112,572 Michigan 112,066 Alabama 107,474 Minnesota 105,224 Ohio 98,474 Georgia 95,449 Tennessee 93,979 North Carolina 90,090 Missouri 77,617 Wisconsin 76,885 Washington 74,860 Virginia 72,438 Colorado 69,757 Arizona 65,805 South Carolina 55,773 Oregon 49,752 New York 49,158 Oklahoma 48,568 Louisiana 46,633 Mississippi 38,031 Idaho 34,839 Arkansas 34,134 Iowa 32,870 Maryland 30,754 Massachusetts 28,257 Connecticut 28,021 West Virginia 27,426 Kansas 26,915 New Jersey 24,563 New Mexico 23,024 Nevada 21,101 Montana 18,329 New Hampshire 17,186 Maine 14,536 South Dakota 12,430 Nebraska 10,860 Alaska 10,170 Wyoming 9,348 North Dakota 9,200 Delaware 7,280 Vermont 5,909 Puerto Rico 5,475 Rhode Island 4,957 Hawaii 1,770 District of Columbia 1,035 Guam 404 Virgin Islands 206 Mariana Islands 29
Not so sure about that, it was more states than I knew. Your 2.7 is only 108,000 per state of the 25 states that do it...They may buy more but I'm pretty sure it's not 2.7 million worth.
Another thing it's a travesty that Indiana doesn't have.I thought Ohio’s number looked suspiciously low until I recalled that we don’t require NICS checks if we have CHL’s.
I'm confident that the amount of new firearms sold in March is no where near 4.7 million but closer to 2 million which would be the 2nd highest on record. I base it several things, 1) the NSSF has been a reliable source for sorting through and determining which NICS checks are for permit, permit rechecks and other reasons versus those for new gun sales. 2) Based on the latest available data, (2018) US manufacturers are producing 12 million new firearms a year, 3) Latest available US import figures, (2019) show about 4 million new firearms imports per year. Combine the US manufactured and imports give you 16 million a year. I'm sure US manufacturers have ramped up production even further since those figures were released in 2018 and imports have also risen since 2019 but not anywhere near enough to support 4.7 million a month in sales. Last year, (2020) it was estimated that 23 million new firearms were sold or just under 2 million per month, which for the last year, seems to be all the demand that manufacturing and imports can support .Not so sure about that, it was more states than I knew. Your 2.7 is only 108,000 per state of the 25 states that do it...
I picked one up in February. It is well used, just waiting for some ammo to shoot it. I have a Louisiana State Police S&W 66 coming soon.I got one, a Glock-22 3rd Gen Louisiana State Police turn in with the rough textured frame and dead night sights.
Just doing my part.
For some reason I thought the new 5 year license was going to allow for that, but maybe it was wishful thinking on my part.Does anyone know what is lacking for Indiana to allow citizens to purchase with permit?
Illinois might be one of the states that are always doing rolling background checks on permid/foid holders or whatever.I find the Illinois number hard to believe.
My understanding, (limited as it is) is that the 5 year IN permit meets the ATF requirement for premit purchase but has not been approved by the ATF.Does anyone know what is lacking for Indiana to allow citizens to purchase with permit?
So Indiana has done their part...My understanding, (limited as it is) is that the 5 year IN permit meets the ATF requirement for premit purchase but has not been approved by the ATF.
Here the blurb about it from the IN State Police:
"Effective July 1, 2020 the five year license to carry a handgun (LTCH) will become fee exempt, per IC 35-47-2-4. The five year and lifetime LTCH may be applied for and held concurrently.
The five year LTCH will NOT qualify as an alternative to the NICS background check requirement. The language is in place in the statute to create the groundwork needed for the NICS exemption however the NICS check is governed Federally. Only the ATF can certify the five year LTCH to qualify as an alternative to the NICS requirements. Currently there is no additional information on if or when the Indiana five year LTCH may become an alternative to the NICS background check."
Link: https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms.htm
"Effective July 1, 2020 the five year license to carry a handgun (LTCH) will become fee exempt, per IC 35-47-2-4. The five year and lifetime LTCH may be applied for and held concurrently.
The five year LTCH will NOT qualify as an alternative to the NICS background check requirement. The language is in place in the statute to create the groundwork needed for the NICS exemption however the NICS check is governed Federally. Only the ATF can certify the five year LTCH to qualify as an alternative to the NICS requirements. Currently there is no additional information on if or when the Indiana five year LTCH may become an alternative to the NICS background check."
Link: https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms.htm