America's Gun Violence

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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    mcgruff10 said:

    ^ so the gun gets sold cheaper than the initial price through each sale then.

    That's not very good business practices...

    Lol. Great point!!
    I would expect money was gained through the use of these guns before being resold.


    So tng how are you so sure you are able to get a 9mm for 200 as you stated above?
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  • mickeyrat
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    ^ so the gun gets sold cheaper than the initial price through each sale then.

    That's not very good business practices...

    Looks like my conjecture was off base.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankminiter/2014/08/12/inside-the-black-market-for-guns/
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    mickeyrat said:

    ^ so the gun gets sold cheaper than the initial price through each sale then.

    That's not very good business practices...

    Looks like my conjecture was off base.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankminiter/2014/08/12/inside-the-black-market-for-guns/
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/guns/procon/guns.html
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
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  • rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
    NY and notice I said a Taurus which is a mid level gun. That article said as little as 1-200 which is what I said for it.

    I'm bowing out of this conversation now.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576

    rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
    NY and notice I said a Taurus which is a mid level gun. That article said as little as 1-200 which is what I said for it.

    I'm bowing out of this conversation now.
    1-200 more than retail I believe it said.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130

    rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
    NY and notice I said a Taurus which is a mid level gun. That article said as little as 1-200 which is what I said for it.

    I'm bowing out of this conversation now.
    you are a smart man. I shall bow out too...dirty hit me up to shoot when you eventually find new jersey on a map.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
    NY and notice I said a Taurus which is a mid level gun. That article said as little as 1-200 which is what I said for it.

    I'm bowing out of this conversation now.
    1-200 more than retail I believe it said.
    Stick around, there's always more to learn and teach.
    Yep. I read that wrong.

    Still only 1-200 for a gun. Come to NY. I'll teach you what can't be read in an article, lol.

    Now I'm off to talk about stickers.

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130

    rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    rgambs said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    Question?

    A "street gun" goes for far less than a gun over the counter so how are people making profits off these?

    I can buy a 9mm off the streets way cheaper than in a store, way cheaper.

    So how do gun dealers make money off these type of sales?

    Just curious.

    Where do you live? Guns are much cheaper in Gun permissive states than they are in restrictive states, so there is profit to be made.
    no they are not, this is completely wrong. The same ar-15 can be found pretty much at the same price across the nation. you can find them cheaper at cabela's or bass pro because they are a huge chain as compared to a mom and pop store. it's not like restrictive states add an extra tax on the sale of the gun like they do on cigarette purchases.
    I'm talking about the black market price.
    So a 9mm in the store costs $400 for a cheaper model. Let's say a Taurus.
    I can go down the street and purchase that gun for 100-250.
    So who is making the profit if I initially paid for 400 and now have to sell for half that?

    If the gun was stolen then it's all cash money but if sold by a gun dealer I'm not seeing that.

    Please explain further.
    I didn't think this sounded correct, but I didn't have time for due diligence. According to the ATF they do sell for higher than retail. What state do you live in?
    NY and notice I said a Taurus which is a mid level gun. That article said as little as 1-200 which is what I said for it.

    I'm bowing out of this conversation now.
    1-200 more than retail I believe it said.
    Stick around, there's always more to learn and teach.
    Yep. I read that wrong.

    Still only 1-200 for a gun. Come to NY. I'll teach you what can't be read in an article, lol.

    Now I'm off to talk about stickers.

    i freaking love stickers. the mature hobby!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    Geez I just realized what myself and every other pj fan should be buying for obvious reasons: the ruger 10/22!!!!! I think I m gonna get one tomorrow!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    dudeman said:

    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.

    22 is very deadly! How does it load? I'm assuming it is a clip?
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    No, it loads from a magazine. Factory mags hold 10 rounds but larger capacity mags are available.

    Actually, there might be models that come stock with 25 round magazines now.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    dudeman said:

    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.

    dudeman said:

    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.

    I already have a semi auto .22 lr but I m thinking with five kids I need another. The ruger 10/22 stands the test of time. I m going for it.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    rgambs said:

    dudeman said:

    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.

    22 is very deadly! How does it load? I'm assuming it is a clip?
    Are you serious? Yeah you could definitely kill someone with it but get real. Show me some stories involving mass murders and .22's.
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    They're extra deadly to squirrels and rabbits.
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    mcgruff10 said:

    rgambs said:

    dudeman said:

    Good call! That's my go-to recommendation for someone looking for their first rifle. Really, every legal gun owner should have one. Accurate, reliable, lots of aftermarket options and cheap to shoot. They still scare the anti-gunners, though. It doesn't matter that it's just a. 22lr, it's semi-automatic so it's an assault weapon meant to kill everything in its path.

    22 is very deadly! How does it load? I'm assuming it is a clip?
    Are you serious? Yeah you could definitely kill someone with it but get real. Show me some stories involving mass murders and .22's.
    Wasn't a 22 handgun a good tossable hit job weapon? Even one person killed is horrific.

    Do you guys mind starting your own thread about this little tangential sidebar you are engaged in?
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    Sure. I guess if you're not on the "guns are all evil" bandwagon you're not welcome here.

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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,532
    dudeman said:

    Sure. I guess if you're not on the "guns are all evil" bandwagon you're not welcome here.

    Topic is gun violence. As much a human failing as the means from that failing.

    I swore an oath in the navy. That hasn't changed.

    I asked respectfully and without judgement. Please respect that and thread integrity. It isnt too much to ask.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,694
    edited November 2015
    dudeman said:

    Sure. I guess if you're not on the "guns are all evil" bandwagon you're not welcome here.

    Not at all. But it does seem rather inappropriate to discuss what you're discussing in a thread that is about gun violence. Quite distasteful.
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