Americans Bought Enough Guns on Black Friday to Arm the Marine Corps – Yet Again!

[mikeyp]

Americans Bought Enough Guns on Black Friday to Arm the Marine Corps - Yet Again!

According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns we

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According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns were potentially purchased on Black Friday to arm every active duty United States Marine.

USA Today reported that, in total, the FBI states they fielded 202,465 requests during the 24-hour period associated with Black Friday, just under the prior record of 203,086.

The background checks are required for firearms purchases from federally licensed dealers, so the number does not necessarily reflect the actual number of sales that took place.
In some cases, a single background check could be associated with more than one gun purchase if a shopper decided to buy more than one during a single trip. Additionally, not all who apply are ultimately approved, so some applications would not result in a purchase.

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In 20 states, individuals with a concealed carry permit are exempt from the background check requirement, based on guidelines set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), so they could make a purchase without having to send additional information to the FBI, leaving those sales potentially uncaptured by the FBI’s background check application data.

However, if the numbers even somewhat accurately capture the number of firearms sold, Americans purchased enough guns to arm every member of the approximately 182,000 active duty US Marines.

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Much of the activity can likely be associated with the numerous sales and rebates gun manufacturers and sellers offered on Black Friday.
These numbers also do not take into account firearms which were purchased online. Those firearms will then be shipped to a license seller in the purchaser’s area and a background check will be done when they pick up the firearm, so those checks could be spread out over the following weeks.

 

[Zappa]

I admit it, I was one of them, the prices were so darn cheap it was hard to resist.

I snagged one of these from CDNN, the final price is less than half the MSRP:

 

[Broc]

Over 200K guns in one day. WOW.

Liberals will cry when they read about that number.

I admit it, I was one of them, the prices were so darn cheap it was hard to resist.

I snagged one of these from CDNN, the final price is less than half the MSRP:

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I didnt see that posted on the Deals and Steals thread.

 

[VetteGirlMA]

I couldn't help myself. It was all me

 

[ThePreBanMan]

Good news story for sure!

 

[Dennis in MA]

I did half my part - I ordered a 300BLK upper on Friday. After looking at it for about at month. The place I wanted it from was still as-cheap or cheaper than any sale I found on or before BF. Joeboboutfitters. They also put on a different muzzle device for me. Should be here today! THAT's fast!

 

[EddieA]

I made sure to do my part.

 

[308rifleman]

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Americans Bought Enough Guns on Black Friday to Arm the Marine Corps - Yet Again!

According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns we

tribunist.com

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According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns were potentially purchased on Black Friday to arm every active duty United States Marine.

USA Today reported that, in total, the FBI states they fielded 202,465 requests during the 24-hour period associated with Black Friday, just under the prior record of 203,086.

The background checks are required for firearms purchases from federally licensed dealers, so the number does not necessarily reflect the actual number of sales that took place.
In some cases, a single background check could be associated with more than one gun purchase if a shopper decided to buy more than one during a single trip. Additionally, not all who apply are ultimately approved, so some applications would not result in a purchase.

​

In 20 states, individuals with a concealed carry permit are exempt from the background check requirement, based on guidelines set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), so they could make a purchase without having to send additional information to the FBI, leaving those sales potentially uncaptured by the FBI’s background check application data.

However, if the numbers even somewhat accurately capture the number of firearms sold, Americans purchased enough guns to arm every member of the approximately 182,000 active duty US Marines.

​

Much of the activity can likely be associated with the numerous sales and rebates gun manufacturers and sellers offered on Black Friday.
These numbers also do not take into account firearms which were purchased online. Those firearms will then be shipped to a license seller in the purchaser’s area and a background check will be done when they pick up the firearm, so those checks could be spread out over the following weeks.

And exactly zero of those guns were brand new select-fire M16A4s like the USMC issues.

 

[cams]

Good. Maybe some of the country is finally waking up and starting to prepare for the worst.

Got a new 1911 for myself and just ordered 7 more Wilson Combat mags for it the other day on eBay. No issues so far with them sending here to ComBloc East.

 

[Fixxah]

I admit it, I was one of them, the prices were so darn cheap it was hard to resist.

I snagged one of these from CDNN, the final price is less than half the MSRP:

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Wish I bought the Blue 1911 before you escaped from ma.

 

[Boris]

Fake news. The Corps don't use gay ass semiautos.

When US citizens can buy M249 ... just like they used to be able ... get back to me.

 

[oldgunner]

Glad to see many of you took advantage of those BF deals! You can't have too many weapons or too much ammo

 

[timbo]

Did my part too...

 

[426wedge]

Gonna have to hire more confiscators....

 

[namedpipes]

And exactly zero of those guns were brand new select-fire M16A4s like the USMC issues.

My boy is 2 years in with them. NOBODY in the Marine Corps has a new rifle. From his comments, most of their equipment is yard sale cast offs.

 

[SFC13557]

someone needs to send this article to Mikey Bloomberg, the Mommies, Gaby Gifford, Maura with a big FU!,

 

[Golddiggie]

I didn't buy any whole guns, but ordered up the parts needed to finish the AR10 pistol build.

 

[Uzi2]

Gonna have to hire more confiscators....

Or buy more bags.

 

[71montess]

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Americans Bought Enough Guns on Black Friday to Arm the Marine Corps - Yet Again!

According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns we

tribunist.com

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According to the FBI, over 200,000 background check requests associated with the purchase of a firearm were submitted to the agency on Black Friday, marking the second highest gun sales day ever. The previous record was set on the day after Thanksgiving in 2016. In both 2017 and 2016, enough guns were potentially purchased on Black Friday to arm every active duty United States Marine.

USA Today reported that, in total, the FBI states they fielded 202,465 requests during the 24-hour period associated with Black Friday, just under the prior record of 203,086.

The background checks are required for firearms purchases from federally licensed dealers, so the number does not necessarily reflect the actual number of sales that took place.
In some cases, a single background check could be associated with more than one gun purchase if a shopper decided to buy more than one during a single trip. Additionally, not all who apply are ultimately approved, so some applications would not result in a purchase.

​

In 20 states, individuals with a concealed carry permit are exempt from the background check requirement, based on guidelines set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), so they could make a purchase without having to send additional information to the FBI, leaving those sales potentially uncaptured by the FBI’s background check application data.

However, if the numbers even somewhat accurately capture the number of firearms sold, Americans purchased enough guns to arm every member of the approximately 182,000 active duty US Marines.

​

Much of the activity can likely be associated with the numerous sales and rebates gun manufacturers and sellers offered on Black Friday.
These numbers also do not take into account firearms which were purchased online. Those firearms will then be shipped to a license seller in the purchaser’s area and a background check will be done when they pick up the firearm, so those checks could be spread out over the following weeks.

Is that a m203 under the first guys m4 ?

 

[Broc]

I thought you might get a good laugh out of this.

I sent this to a group of friends. Many of you know that one guy I told you about that used to be a full blown Libertarian and then read some book, got married and turned into a b*tch.

This was his reply today, follow by my reply to his stupidity...

 

[robjax]

so just 200k guns? We're slacking. lol

 

[greencobra]

hey, anyone remember...ahhh, never mind

 

[Reptile]

My boy is 2 years in with them. NOBODY in the Marine Corps has a new rifle. From his comments, most of their equipment is yard sale cast offs.

You never forget your first love.

I bet many Marines would pay a fortune to have the same rifle they slept with in boot camp. Or, the same rifle they carried in battle.

I hear Marines never forget the serial number of the rifle they were issued in boot camp.

The more classes I take with a gun the more I get attached and find the gun has sentimental value.

Having a gun save your life must make a person love that gun exponentially.


The OP article said something very important...

The gun purchase numbers don't include all the online sales.
With so many people ordering online - I bet the numbers are even higher when those background checks get run.

 

[LuvDog]

No new guns, but several parts were ordered

 

[GM-GUY]

They don’t count 80% lowers

 

[fshalor]

A 1911 cloney hung for $349 seems a little minimal.

 

[Broc]

They don’t count 80% lowers

It is not a gun. It is just a piece of metal.

 

[headednorth]

Always good to hear, but Im afraid too many of those purchases were someones 85th gun. Good for them, but I would of have loved to have read that 200k+ people bought their first gun.

 

[mothybee]

And exactly zero of those guns were brand new select-fire M16A4s like the USMC issues.

You can only get those at gun shows.

 

[StevieP]

From the above:

"In 20 states, individuals with a concealed carry permit are exempt from the background check requirement, based on guidelines set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), so they could make a purchase without having to send additional information to the FBI, leaving those sales potentially uncaptured by the FBI’s background check application data. "

Where is that, exactly? Even with a license, as I understand it, if you buy a gun from an FFL, you get a check. Period. It would make sense that if you have an active license that you had to go through background checks, fingerprints, etc. to get, that you wouldn't need yet another one when buying the gun. But I was not aware this was possible in twenty states. Can anyone confirm or refute this?