Steep price increase on guns ahead?

[KillerFord1977]

It looks like the US tariff on firearms and ammunition has been at 25% since 2019.

Is there a US tariff on European firearms? | [March Updated]

Is there a US tariff on European firearms? Yes, as of October 2019, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on various European goods, including firearms and ammunition, as part of a trade dispute with the European Union. 1. What is the current US tariff rate on European firearms? The current...

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The tariff discussion often omits the "Reciprocal" part of the current EO.
If the EU drops their tariff on US ammo and firearms to zero, then ours would also drop to zero (eventually)
"Free and Fair trade"

Im more worried about our own Govt’s taxes, fees, and policies on guns and ammo than I am about a 25% foreign import tariff

 

[Bassbob]

Im more worried about our own Govt’s taxes, fees, and policies on guns and ammo than I am about a 25% foreign import tariff

I have no plans to curb my new firearm purchases. On the contrary.

 

[Belt Fed]

Well that's it for me, i'm never buying another gun.

 

[Talyn]

No near-term plans here. I have my base-line bases covered.

Just filling in known gaps & niches as good deals pop up, although waiting for PWS to announce their Mk. 2 Mod 2 large-frame piston gun.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I’m good on firearms. Local PD could be equipped to beat back the cartels as long as all these young bucks could understand how to run a FAL

 

[SimonRL]

I’m good on firearms. Lotsa, lotsa firearms.

 

[FNFAN]

You'd better get both just to be safe.

It's the only way to be sure!

 

[PAGunGuy]

I mean, the 25% difference on a $500 gun would almost pay for a 100% American made Hi Point.
Everyone wins

 

[Belt Fed]

I mean, the 25% difference on a $500 gun would almost pay for a 100% American made Hi Point.
Everyone wins

For The Win.

 

[HansGruber]

So are we thinking I should go back and pick up the Mk23 I was just looking at? What about the USP Elite in .45?

By the bye…

My timetable for a MR762 has seriously accelerated.

And probably a MR556A4.

 

[Talyn]

A foreign company can avoid tariffs if they build their products in the USA.

Many already do.

 

[Old_Me]

in my situation with the impending gun ban in my state, on all semi-automatics, i might make the switch over to revolvers. (i already have 2)

and they will most certainly be American made.

 

[powerboatr]

i read it effect buicks as well

time to buy one more 1911

 

[Old_Me]

i read it effect buicks as well

time to buy one more 1911

well, since "some" Buicks come from South Korea, China, and Germany, it certainly does.

 

[benstt]

The tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum will be a problem for domestic manufacturing prices. Manufacturing here will still take a price hit. If there's something you want, get it now.

 

[Bassbob]

The tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum will be a problem for domestic manufacturing prices. Manufacturing here will still take a price hit. If there's something you want, get it now.

I think the idea is to not import steel or aluminum. We have plenty of that here. US Steel baby. Live it, love it, buy it.

 

[benstt]

I think the idea is to not import steel or aluminum. We have plenty of that here. US Steel baby. Live it, love it, buy it.

Well, I don't dispute buying American being a good thing for Americans. But Pittsburgh steel will cost more than Tianjin steel, so newer Missouri rifles will still cost more than older Missouri rifles. Are there gun companies in Missouri? I'm not looking forward to what my next JP is going to cost in a couple months.

 

[Bassbob]

Well, I don't dispute buying American being a good thing for Americans. But Pittsburgh steel will cost more than Tianjin steel, so newer Missouri rifles will still cost more than older Missouri rifles. Are there gun companies in Missouri? I'm not looking forward to what my next JP is going to cost in a couple months.

VKTR Industries is about 5 miles from me right now.

Back when I was in the carps, in the 80s before the housing bust, I remember clearly the sentiment being that we were all willing to pay a little more for American made goods and products. The union I'm in now don't give AF about anything except taking my $130/month in dues. Sad. I'll still pay more for US made stuff. And I think a lot of other people would too.

 

[SL66]

We can and will overcome any obstacle to obtain any "equipment" needs that may arise. Heck, who ever thought they could afford $200.00/mo for cable TV with internet? We AMERICANS are some bad mofo's.

 

[benstt]

VKTR Industries is about 5 miles from me right now.

Back when I was in the carps, in the 80s before the housing bust, I remember clearly the sentiment being that we were all willing to pay a little more for American made goods and products. The union I'm in now don't give AF about anything except taking my $130/month in dues. Sad. I'll still pay more for US made stuff. And I think a lot of other people would too.

As long as people understand that's what's going to happen. I can absorb a 25%-50% price increase far better than most so it's not really a thing on my end but I see how it can be quite tough for a lot of people.