Gun Control & RKBA

beevul

(12,194 posts) Thu Nov 5, 2015, 02:01 PM Nov 2015

Gun Sales Set Record for Sixth Month in a Row

Gun Sales Set Record for Sixth Month in a Row

BY: Stephen Gutowski

The Federal Bureau of Investigation processed a record number of background checks in the month of October, indicating that gun sales were at an all time high for the sixth month in a row.

The FBI’s National Instant Background Check System processed 1,976,759 firearms related checks in October. That is a 373,290 increase in checks over last year and a new record for the month. It also makes October the sixth consecutive month to see a record number of checks.

Since every purchase of a new gun in the United States requires a background check the metric is considered a reliable proxy for how many overall gun sales there have been, even though the number does not represent a one to one calculation for gun sales. The federal government and most states do not require background checks on gun sales made between private parties. Additionally, some states request FBI background checks on their citizens who apply for gun carry permits.

So far in 2015 the FBI has performed 17,584,346 firearms related checks. Currently, 2015 is on pace to beat 2013’s record 21,09,273 checks.

Gun rights activists have pointed to Democrats’ calls for new gun control measures as one reason why gun sales have increased. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has said that the Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment, that Australian style mandatory gun buybacks should be considered in the United States, and that she would implement new gun control through executive action.

http://freebeacon.com/issues/gun-sales-set-record-for-sixth-month-in-a-row/

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Gun Sales Set Record for Sixth Month in a Row (Original Post) beevul Nov 2015 OP

Any suprise.. virginia mountainman Nov 2015 #1

Not only that, but we had Hillary and Bernie competing during the first debate pablo_marmol Nov 2015 #22

Gun hoarding has become a serious addiction in this country. LonePirate Nov 2015 #2

It pales compared to prohibition addiction. N/T beevul Nov 2015 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author LonePirate Nov 2015 #4

Why? I have quite a few firearms, I like to collect them. I also have several boxes of comic books Waldorf Nov 2015 #9

let's ask those murdered by gun owners what they think about more guns nt msongs Nov 2015 #5

Why don't you engage the services of a psychic and let us know, mmkay? friendly_iconoclast Nov 2015 #7

Considering that the murder rate has declined by half as annual gun sales doubled... benEzra Nov 2015 #11

I've acquired two this year, one new one from trade. ileus Nov 2015 #6

Just a new upper this year Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #12

I almost picked up a 300 upper last weekend. ileus Nov 2015 #13

Mine is a 300 Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #15

i was one of those in October melm00se Nov 2015 #8

Count me in for two this month. Picking up a couple lower receivers from my FFL Waldorf Nov 2015 #10

I walked in Monday and my co-worker yelled "pat" ileus Nov 2015 #14

I am thinking AR-10 stripped next Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #16

I wouldn't mind having one, but I'd want it chambered in 7mm08. ileus Nov 2015 #19

Easily accounted for... sarisataka Nov 2015 #17

LOL...n/t Kang Colby Nov 2015 #21

Some states run a check on their ccw permits every month Travis_0004 Nov 2015 #18

And there are five states that, like TEXAS oneshooter Nov 2015 #23

Hot dog... Kang Colby Nov 2015 #20

virginia mountainman

(5,046 posts)

1. Any suprise..

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 02:15 PM

Nov 2015

We have the president, and Hillary talking about the "Australian solution" on national TV? I wonder if they get kickbacks from gun manufacturers? If not, they should.

pablo_marmol

(2,375 posts)

22. Not only that, but we had Hillary and Bernie competing during the first debate

Reply to virginia mountainman (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 7, 2015, 02:39 AM

Nov 2015

on who could sound toughest on "gun control" -- invoking, once again, the politically destructive twaddle re. "assault weapons".

Wooo boy........the stupid truly burns.

LonePirate

(13,893 posts)

2. Gun hoarding has become a serious addiction in this country.

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 02:37 PM

Nov 2015

beevul

(12,194 posts)

3. It pales compared to prohibition addiction. N/T

Reply to LonePirate (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 02:39 PM

Nov 2015

Response to beevul (Reply #3)

LonePirate This message was self-deleted by its author.

Waldorf

(654 posts)

9. Why? I have quite a few firearms, I like to collect them. I also have several boxes of comic books

Reply to LonePirate (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 06:22 PM

Nov 2015

and baseball cards from 20 yrs. ago. Was that an addiction? No, I liked to collect them. The bass player in my buddies band has about 16 bass guitars hanging from several walls in his house because he likes to collect them. Serious addiction?

msongs

(70,171 posts)

5. let's ask those murdered by gun owners what they think about more guns nt

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 03:00 PM

Nov 2015

friendly_iconoclast

(15,333 posts)

7. Why don't you engage the services of a psychic and let us know, mmkay?

Reply to msongs (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 03:43 PM

Nov 2015

benEzra

(12,148 posts)

11. Considering that the murder rate has declined by half as annual gun sales doubled...

Reply to msongs (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 06:57 PM

Nov 2015

it appears to me that the "more guns, more murders" mantra is a false one. Even with the blip in 2015, we are living in one of the safest times in American history, from a homicide standpoint.

ileus

(15,396 posts)

6. I've acquired two this year, one new one from trade.

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 03:07 PM

Nov 2015

So if you don't count a muzzle loader I'm only +1 for the year.

oops take that back +2 I'd forgotten my latest AR build.

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)

12. Just a new upper this year

Reply to ileus (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 08:27 PM

Nov 2015

So no background check for me.

ileus

(15,396 posts)

13. I almost picked up a 300 upper last weekend.

Reply to Duckhunter935 (Reply #12)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 08:49 PM

Nov 2015

If I hadn't just put a 500 buck crossbow on lay-a-way I'd have a 300 sitting on top of the lower right now.

But that'll have to wait a few pay checks....besides I need a new baitcaster or two...maybe 3.

Once this AR is complete I don't have any plans on buying anything next year....unless I find a G40 on a deal. I'd really like to have a 10mm again.

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)

15. Mine is a 300

Reply to ileus (Reply #13)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 08:55 PM

Nov 2015

Just have to go shooting 👍 At some paper plates

melm00se

(5,053 posts)

8. i was one of those in October

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 05:35 PM

Nov 2015

Waldorf

(654 posts)

10. Count me in for two this month. Picking up a couple lower receivers from my FFL

Reply to melm00se (Reply #8)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 06:24 PM

Nov 2015

this weekend.

ileus

(15,396 posts)

14. I walked in Monday and my co-worker yelled "pat"

Reply to Waldorf (Reply #10)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 08:51 PM

Nov 2015

I turned around and he pulled out two stripped lowers and stuffed them in his backpack. What about me??? He didn't think about me...I would like to have had another lower just to put in the safe.

Why the hate???

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)

16. I am thinking AR-10 stripped next

Reply to ileus (Reply #14)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 09:16 PM

Nov 2015

ileus

(15,396 posts)

19. I wouldn't mind having one, but I'd want it chambered in 7mm08.

Reply to Duckhunter935 (Reply #16)

Fri Nov 6, 2015, 06:46 AM

Nov 2015

sarisataka

(20,992 posts)

17. Easily accounted for...

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 09:27 PM

Nov 2015

50% were bought by 12 white, old, southern, redneck teabaggers, 21% were bought by 6 racist militia members and buried in the woods for use against the government someday, 18% were straw purchases and taken to Chicago, 8.9% were straw purchases taken to NYC, 2% were straw purchases in the rest of the country and .1% were hunters adding to their collection.

Since we have accounted for 100% of the sales it is clear that none were purchased by first time buyers. Numbers don't lie.

And we know the numbers are correct because tipping point and stuff,

Kang Colby

(1,941 posts)

21. LOL...n/t

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #17)

Fri Nov 6, 2015, 09:35 PM

Nov 2015

Travis_0004

(5,417 posts)

18. Some states run a check on their ccw permits every month

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Fri Nov 6, 2015, 06:31 AM

Nov 2015

So numbers rising can point to an increase in ccw permits as well.

oneshooter

(8,614 posts)

23. And there are five states that, like TEXAS

Reply to Travis_0004 (Reply #18)

Sat Nov 7, 2015, 05:53 PM

Nov 2015

Have such a complete BG check for CC that all is needed is to show your license and they put the number on the form. Pay for your purchase and leave. NO PHONE CALL.

Kang Colby

(1,941 posts)

20. Hot dog...

Reply to beevul (Original post)

Fri Nov 6, 2015, 08:52 PM

Nov 2015

2015 has been a great year for 2A rights. In fact, I can't remember a year where we got more done in the state legislatures in terms of advancing gun rights. A truly fantastic effort, and I think we should all expect more of the same in 2016.

The huge sales numbers don't surprise me with all of the industry innovation this year...Black Aces DT shotgun (check it out), Glock 43, Kel Tec Sub 2000 Gen 2, Springfield Armory's XD mod 2 sub compact, CMMG MK47 Mutant, and all kinds of other good stuff that was available for purchase this year.

Be safe at the range folks, and enjoy!

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