By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Housekeeping note: The rig I use to gather all the data for TWIG crashed last week when a graphics update locked up. The only computer available to me was an ancient laptop in my living room. On the main rig it takes about two and a half hours to gather the information for each week and post something coherent. On the laptop, it would have taken me three and a half hours.
Two weeks ago three miscreants were gunned down in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, which is a suburb of Tulsa, when they attempted to rob a residence. The 23 year old man inside killed all three with an AR-15. The getaway driver, a young woman was charged with three counts of felony murder. It just goes to show that the AR can be a reliable instrument for defending your home and your life.
I haven't followed the story too closely, so don't know whether the shooter was trained or not. It seems to me you would have to be one cool individual to gun down that many people in one setting. You would need training to do so.
It seems firearms trainer James Yeager had his Tennessee concealed carry permit revoked because of some vocal threats he made.
I have never met the man, but from what I have read about him and from listening to his videos, he does tend to shoot his mouth off. For example, his comments about Connecticut's firearms laws, reflecting his sentiments on the issue of the right to keep and bear arms, left me perplexed as to just what the residents of Connecticut should do to satisfy him and to cure the gun control environment.
In his latest video he lumped together leftists and gun trainers, who he said had condemned him for his remarks, as a "buncha pussies."
A south African leftist wants to deny whites their right to vote, so they can be robbed. It illustrates the crying need to continue to train, even if you can't qualify or afford the training.
I find it amazing that many of the calls for violence against Trump supporters come from artists and students, the former who are supposed to show the beauty of their view of the world, instead of showing their murderous heart and intent.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mostly steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were mixed. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: J&G Sales, Hot Shot, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: -.03 Each After Unchanged (11 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Mart, Buffalo Cartridge, RSFP, Steel Casing, Factory Seconds .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Mart, Legendary, RN, Reloads, Brass Casing, .15 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Surplus Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 1017))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: -.04 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, CCI Blazer, LRN, Aluminum Casing .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Rush Creek Ammo, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .25 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammomen, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: LAX ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .34 per round (From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (1Q, 2017))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: -.09 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Red River Reloading, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .86 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .88 per round (From Last Week: -.17 Each After Unchanged (11 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: +.02 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Bud's Gunshop, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.37 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Wholesale Hunter, Federal American Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: +.38 After Unchanged (1Q, 2017))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, .05 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 325 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Federal, RNL, .05 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $465 Last Week Avg: $489(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $465 (CA: $468 (16 Weeks))
Arizona (133, 143): DPMS: $525 ($600 (13 Weeks), $450 (6 Weeks))
Texas (341, 346): Smith & Wesson MP 15 Sport: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (203, 197): DPMS: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (214, 219): American Tactical Imports: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (18 Weeks))
Florida (492, 475): American Tactical Imports: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $846 Last Week Avg: $826(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (30, 32): DPMS: $800 ($1,350 (9 Weeks)), $650 (14 Weeks))
Texas (124, 120): Mixed Build: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (37 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (40, 41): DPMS: $830 ($1,600 (22 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (62, 57): DPMS Oracle: $1,100 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (9 Weeks))
Florida (65, 67): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,950 (49 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $560 Last Week Avg: $538(+) ($668 31 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (23, 28): Vepr: $700 ($800 (5 Weeks), $500 (14 Weeks))
Texas (105, 104): Romak: $575 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (64, 52): IO: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (57, 49): WASR-10: $550 ($700 (44 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (117, 131): IO: $475 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $365 Last Week Avg: $371(-) ($495 (27 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (8, 8): Marlin: $400 ($500 (12 Weeks), $350 (5 Weeks))
Texas (15, 15): Marlin 336: $400 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (11, 12): Mossberg 464: $375 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (14, 17): Marlin: $350 ($670 (47 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (27, 25): Rossi Rio Grande: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $440 Last Week Avg: $446(-) ($515 (36 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (87, 82): Rock Island Armory: $500 ($600 (11 Weeks), $400 (15 Weeks))
Texas (256, 267): Taurus 1911: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (19 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (159, 155): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($575 (14 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (124, 141): Springfield: $425 ($600 (11 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (330, 323): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $217 Last Week Avg: $277(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $217 (CA: $231 (13 Weeks))
Arizona (150, 1398): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $250 ($400 (4 Weeks)), $275 (15 Weeks))
Texas (373, 360): Glock 17: $250 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (314, 312): Taurus Millennium G2: $185 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (8 Weeks))
Virginia (253, 252): Taurus PT92AF: $200 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (568, 546): Taurus Millennium G2: $200 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $190 (36 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $320 Last Week Avg: $318(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (44 Weeks))
Arizona (36, 38): Smith and Wesson M&P: $450 ($500 (14 Weeks), ($250 (5 Weeks))
Texas (112, 112): Taurus .40 Millenium: $250 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (29 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (103, 102): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $275 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (32 Weeks))
Virginia (95, 85): Glock 22: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (149, 142): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $325 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Kentucky)
IWI Tavor Bullpup rifle Pistol chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO