Frigging Illinois, NFA machine guns are a no go in the Peoples Republic of Illinois, so between 8,577 and 17,499 weapons solely in the hands of the police……
Much of the map can probably be explained by population or by manufacturers being located there considering that it is not weighted by population. NH and ME look to be punching above their weight though.
Not so sure about this map. NFA registry in 86 stood at more than 200, 000 guns. Taking the high numbers on the map adds up to less than half that. Perhaps the numbers are recent transfers? Also, my state shows significantly fewer items than I am personally aware of (several large collections and dealers live here, one with more than 2500 items alone).
May 22nd, 2013 at 7:04 pm
That’s the only way to turn Texas into a ‘blue’ State’.
May 22nd, 2013 at 7:16 pm
I’m guessing California’s registered machine guns are held by manufacturers and movie prop companies. TS
May 22nd, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Frigging Illinois, NFA machine guns are a no go in the Peoples Republic of Illinois, so between 8,577 and 17,499 weapons solely in the hands of the police……
Frigging Illinois….
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:15 pm
Jesus. Look at CT? I wonder how the new laws are going to affect that.
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:16 pm
Maryland too, for that matter.
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:23 pm
Colt used to have a MG purchase program for employees there. Lots of NFA guns.
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:05 pm
Machine Guns in NJ? We’re an NFA free state….
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:16 pm
so between 8,577 and 17,499 weapons solely in the hands of the police……
Frigging Illinois….
That’s what I thought, too, then I remembered Class III dealers and dealer samples.
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:22 pm
Much of the map can probably be explained by population or by manufacturers being located there considering that it is not weighted by population. NH and ME look to be punching above their weight though.
May 23rd, 2013 at 12:15 am
Texas isn’t weighted down by many manufacturers. I can’t believe the number is only 22,542. TS
May 23rd, 2013 at 9:36 am
Ken
You are correct. What would be more revealing is a chart of NFA weapons adjusted for population.
May 23rd, 2013 at 10:26 am
Too many variables here to conclude much — what would interest me is a map of TRANSFERABLE, pre-’86 MGs by state.
May 23rd, 2013 at 10:31 am
Yet another reason why there should not be a registry for any arms.
May 23rd, 2013 at 10:31 am
Oh…and Tennessee? You need to catch up to Virginia!
May 23rd, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Tenn desnt have as many DHS agency guys wandering around like an illegal army.
May 23rd, 2013 at 4:16 pm
This. The fact that this map is even possible should be offensive to anyone who cares about liberty.
May 26th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Not so sure about this map. NFA registry in 86 stood at more than 200, 000 guns. Taking the high numbers on the map adds up to less than half that. Perhaps the numbers are recent transfers? Also, my state shows significantly fewer items than I am personally aware of (several large collections and dealers live here, one with more than 2500 items alone).