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Scout26:
Got a copy of the NSSF range report e-mail newsletter today.    Two Items of interest:


--- Quote ---ATF Posts Notice for All FFLs
Regarding Shortage of ATF Form 4473

 
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has run into an unprecedented demand for ATF Forms 4473 (5300.9) Part I Revised August 2008 and is running low on its inventory.

To address the shortage of these yellow form 4473s, ATF has posted a notice on its Web site authorizing a temporary measure of allowing FFLs to photocopy form 4473 in its entirety.

Of course, an option is to use the electronic form, E-4473, available from the ATF.gov Web site.

This temporary measure is intended to remedy any shortage, and a notice will be posted at the expiration of this measure's authorization.
--- End quote ---

Which appears to be caused by this:


--- Quote ---Gun Sales Continue to Increase;
NICS Checks Jump 24% in December

 
Despite a weak economy, gun sales are continuing to increase amid concerns that incoming lawmakers will institute a new gun ban on law-abiding Americans.

Data derived from the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) show a 24 percent increase in firearm purchaser background checks for the month of December 2008 (1,523,426 checks) over December 2007 (1,230,525 checks). This increase follows a 42 percent rise in NICS checks for the preceding month, the highest number of checks in NICS history. FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing firearms from federally licensed retailers. These checks serve as a strong indicator of actual sales.

A recent poll of hunters and target shooters by Southwick Associates Inc., in which 80 percent of respondents said they expect it will become more difficult to purchase firearms under the incoming administration and congress, explains the increase in sales.

"Sales of firearms, in particular handguns and semi-automatic hunting and target rifles, are fast outpacing inventory," said National Shooting Sports Foundation President and CEO Stephen L. Sanetti. "It's clear that many people are concerned about possible gun bans under the incoming Congress and are reacting accordingly."

According to ATF, the large increase in demand for firearms has led to a shortage of Form 4473s.

Final year-end NICS data reveals a total of 12,709,023 background checks reported in 2008, up 14 percent from 2007.
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Any bets on how long the incoming Congress/Administration takes a look at this numbers and either goes for a gun ban or at least a "temporary" suspension of gun sales ??

Harold Tuttle:
a buddy from a capitol hill lobby group told me that the FAET is flowing revenue into state wildlife commissions

http://www.ttb.gov/firearms/faqs.shtml


http://www.outdoorblog.net/2008/07/22/congressional-sportsmens-foundation-csf-briefs-congressmen-on-introduced-faet-legislation/

RevDisk:

Hrm.  So 1,523,426 (give or take a couple thousand for denies) firearms are in the hands of certified sane, law abiding citizens?   Excellent.  That's one firearm for every 150 US citizens, aged 18 or older.  In one month.  Come to think about it, two months worth of sales probably exceeds the total number of firearms in armories for the entire US military. 



--- Quote ---Any bets on how long the incoming Congress/Administration takes a look at this numbers and either goes for a gun ban or at least a "temporary" suspension of gun sales ??
--- End quote ---

Gun ban would take a bit of time, which would spike numbers even higher and make the issue look even more worrisome to a career minded Congresscritter.  "Temporary" suspension of gun sales would probably double gun purchases if/when the suspension was over.  Remember the effects of the Cali .50 cal ban.   

Ryan in Maine:
I'm currently trying to find some good prices on a Springfield XDM, a Ruger SR9, a Mossberg 4X4, and a Mossberg 590. Seeing if the local shop will come close to online prices.

It will be interesting to see if they have the 4473's. Definitely don't want to do it online. :lol:

Let's beat December's sales to start the new year.

Manedwolf:
Just for fun, I'd been peeking at what prices are doing.

Bulgarian AK waffles are now $40 at every vendor. :O

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