By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
The rally in Phoenix this past week included a visit from the Arizona based John Brown Gun Club. At the link is a photo of three members standing side by side.
At the age of the young men in the picture, I would have been trying to go out with the pretty girl, because that's the best way to win a war: vanquish your enemies and get the pretty girl.
That was nearly an entire lifetime ago. Now political rallies are getting more violent, but so far no shootings. Yet.
Then there's this from an outfit called the Southern Arizona Militia (from their Facebook page):
The Trump rally in Phoenix was mostly uneventful. Protesters from the left got violent at the end and police dispursed (sic) them with gas. We evacuated a group of pro-trump apparel vendors that were getting attacked. Then a frightened family and an individual asked for an escort back to their vehicles. All in all, it was a good day.
Indeed.
With all the scrutiny by the government and media of independent militias, this seems like a good mission. Chivalry ain't dead.
And from Sam Culper, a primer on gathering intel in your own AO.
With two new machete attacks in Euroland, it is best to go armed, even to political rallies.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mixed. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were higher across the board. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
New Lows:
Arizona: .45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol): American Tactical Imports: $325
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Bud's Gun Shop, Silver Bear, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Octane Munitions, Own Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own Brand, RN, Brassl Casing .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Fedarm, Own brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .13 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Bang It Ammo, CCI Blazer, LNR, Aluminum Casing .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Armscor, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo Men, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Men, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
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 (1Q, 2017))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .80 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Winchester, Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each)
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: -.37 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Federal, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.13 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds : Ammo Liquidator, Federal, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.11 per round (From Last Week: -.66 Each)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo King, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $472 Last Week Avg: $490(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (5 Weeks))
Arizona (201, 3Q, 2017(+3))(184, 192): DPMS: $575 ($625 (2 Weeks)), $350 (6 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(477, 477): Mixed Build: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (248, 3Q, 2017(+5))(248, 248): Palmetto State Armory: $435 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(256, 257): Anderson Arms: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $400 (11 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(649, 650): Bushmaster: $500 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $785 Last Week Avg: $915(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (13 Weeks))
Arizona (47, 3Q, 2017(+5))(47, 47): Palmetto State Armory: $1,000 ($2,300 (11 Weeks), $650 (34 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(146, 147): DPMS: $750 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (3Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(52, 51): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,600 (42 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(61, 63): DPMS: $750 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (28 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(112, 123): Palmetto State Armory: $725 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $540 Last Week Avg: $500(+) ($668 (50 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (28, 3Q, 2017)(28, 28): RAS-47: $550 ($900 (12 Weeks), $400 (17 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(116, 112): IO: $550 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(60, 60): Palmetto State Armory: $600 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(66, 63): IO: $450 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(145, 132): IO: $550 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $380 Last Week Avg: $360(+) ($495 (46 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(11, 13): Winchester 94: $400 ($500 (31 Weeks), $200 (16 Weeks))
Texas (32, 3Q, 2017)(29, 31): Winchester 94: $350 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (16 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(15, 16): Marlin: $350 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (17, 3Q, 2017)(15, 15): Winchester Model 94: $400 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(29, 28): Marlin: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $425 Last Week Avg: $375(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (127, 3Q, 2017(+2))(117, 127): American Tactical Imports: $325 ($700 (15 Weeks)), $325 ($350 (CA: 1 Weeks)))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+2))(348, 332): Rock Island Armory: $500 ($600 (4Q, 2014)), $300 (38 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(169, 158): Kimber: $500 ($600 (3 Weeks)), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (197, 3Q, 2017)(180, 188): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($775 (3 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(386, 396): Taurus: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $282 Last Week Avg: $226(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (16 Weeks))
Arizona (238, 3Q, 2017)(221, 234): Sar Arms B6P: $300 ($400 (22 Weeks), $200 (6 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(586, 558): Sccy CPX-2: $335 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (2 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (368, 3Q, 2017)(361, 347): Taurus PT111 G2: $200 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (27 Weeks))
Virginia (340, 3Q, 2017)(317, 323): Sar CM9: $325 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(819, 816): Ruger P89: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (16 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $290 Last Week Avg: $284(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(70, 69): Walther PPS: $325 ($500 (32 Weeks), $195 (12 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(148, 154): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $325 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $200 (36 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (108, 3Q, 2017)(97, 96): Bersa Mini Firestorm: $250 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (93, 3Q, 2017(+2))(93, 89): Ruger P94: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(178, 186): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Wisconsin)
Stoeger 410 Side by Side shotgun chambered in .410 Gauge