Videos tagged with Inflation Adjustment

This video, featuring veteran editors from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner, provides an in-depth analysis of reloading costs in the current economic climate. It reveals that while some components have kept pace with inflation, reloading equipment is significantly more affordable now than in the 1970s. Beyond cost savings, the hosts highlight reloading as a fulfilling hobby offering customization and independence from market fluctuations.

Gun store owners report that ammunition is currently abundant and prices are decreasing, nearing pre-2020 levels after adjusting for inflation. This is attributed to replenished supply and lower demand, allowing manufacturers to produce seasonal and less common 'wildcat' cartridges. The NFA tax stamp for silencers and machine guns, however, has not been adjusted for inflation since 1934, representing a significant anomaly in pricing.

Gun store owners discuss the current state of ammunition availability and pricing in America. They note that supply has replenished, leading to price drops closer to pre-2020 levels, with even less common 'wildcat' cartridges becoming more available. The conversation also touches on the stagnant NFA tax stamp cost compared to inflation.

This video discusses a proposed amendment by Senator Chris Murphy to reintroduce and significantly increase the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors, aiming for nearly $5,000 per item. The speaker argues this is a tactic to price out average gun owners and bypass proper legislative debate by embedding it within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The video highlights the historical context of the NFA tax and warns of potential future taxation on other firearm accessories.

This video discusses the potential for the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax to significantly increase, possibly to $4,709, due to inflation adjustments. While the $200 tax was recently reduced to zero for certain items, the underlying regulatory framework remains. The discussion highlights how future Congresses could reinstate and adjust the tax, potentially through appropriations bills or standalone legislation, emphasizing the need for gun owners to stay informed about legislative developments beyond headline news.

This expert analysis from Hegshot87 details proposed changes to the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax structure, specifically focusing on Senator Chris Murphy's efforts to reinstate and significantly increase taxes on suppressors, Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs), and Any Other Weapons (AOWs). The content highlights the historical context of the NFA tax, its inflation-adjusted equivalent, and the political strategies behind these proposals, emphasizing the importance of voter awareness and action.

This video discusses a proposed bill in Congress that seeks to significantly increase the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp from $200 to $4,790. The speaker criticizes this as political grandstanding by Senator Chris Murphy, arguing it's an attempt to appear active on gun control without realistic legislative success. The video also touches on related amendments concerning reporting veterans to the NICS system.

Gun store owners report a significant shift in the ammunition market, with prices returning to near pre-2020 levels due to abundant supply and moderate demand. Seasonal and less common 'wildcat' cartridges are becoming more available, alongside standard calibers. The discussion also touches on the historical NFA tax stamp cost and its lack of inflation adjustment, contrasting it with the fluctuating price of ammunition.