Videos tagged with Consumer Impact

This podcast episode recaps the SHOT Show 2024 experience, featuring discussions on industry trends, new products like the Silencer Central Specter 9K and Staccato pistols, and the impact of consumer support on local businesses. The hosts also touch upon political commentary regarding 'wokeism' and government spending, alongside personal anecdotes from the show floor, including interactions with influencers and the challenges of navigating the event.

California Assembly Bill 28 imposes an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, effective July 1st. This tax is expected to significantly increase prices for consumers and impact retailers. Legal challenges are being organized by the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) and the Second Amendment Foundation, seeking plaintiffs, particularly FFLs, to contest the tax. Consumers are advised to complete firearm purchases before July 1st to avoid the increased cost.

This video from GFG (God Family & Guns) critically examines why ammunition prices are not decreasing despite stabilized production costs. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and expertise in industry logistics and profit margins, explains that manufacturers are retaining increased profit margins rather than passing savings to consumers. The analysis highlights a significant jump in industry profit margins and compares the current market dynamics to the oil industry, suggesting a deliberate strategy by manufacturers to maintain high prices.

This video explains how the California DOJ has effectively banned the sale of new HK USP pistols to the general public by removing them from the Handgun Roster. Expert Reno May details the complex roster requirements, including microstamping, and highlights how law enforcement remains exempt, creating a lucrative secondary market. The content serves as a critical analysis of current firearm regulations in California and their impact on consumer access to firearms.