Can you legally buy a Tec-9?

Although still found on the used firearms market and legal on the federal level since 2004, the TEC-9 and similar variants are banned, often by name, in several US states including California, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.

How much is a pre ban Tec-9?

Federal and state bans have driven up the price of pre-ban TEC-9 guns to only about $350. Still, gun dealers say TEC-9 guns are inaccurate and prone to jam.

Why did the Tec-9 get banned?

The weapon was the subject of controversy following its use in the 101 California Street shootings and later the Columbine High School massacre. California amended its 1989 Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act (AWCA) later in 1999, effective January 2000, to ban firearms having features such as barrel shrouds.

How much did a Mac 10 cost?

MAC-10

Ingram MAC-10
Designer	Gordon B. Ingram
Designed	1964
Manufacturer	Military Armament Corporation
Unit cost	$120

What is a TEC-9 and what is it used for?

What is a TEC-9? A TEC-9 (TEC DC-9) is an “assault pistol” that was developed and manufactured Intratec Firearms. The gun is also known as an AB-10 if it was manufactured after 1994. The gun has a reputation of being used in numerous mass killings and crimes in the United States because it has a large magazine and is fairly cheap.

How much does an Intratec TEC-9 cost?

Lot 417: Intratec Tec-9 Semi-Automatic Pistol with AccessoriesAuction Date: August 22, 2019. Price Realized: Estimated Price: $350 – $550. Details Payment Terms Shipping.

When was the TEC-9 banned in California?

After Patrick Edward Purdy used a Type 56 Assault Rifle to kill five children and wound another 29 children at the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California, the state of California passed the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 that banned certain assault weapons including the TEC-9.