By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Oathkeepers had planned a peaceful protest of California demo-Kommie Maxine Walters, but according to the LAPD their erstwhile interlocutors planned to bring bats and truncheons to the protest.
It proves their point, say the Oathkeepers, but it also means that people on the left are done talking.
So, this is how it ends.
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.
(July 21st, 2018) For the tenth week running, used AR-15 prices have averaged below $500.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own Brand, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Winchester, FMJ, Steel Casing, .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .22 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, CCI, RNL, Aluminum Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Fiocci, FMJ, Brass Casing, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Shot Gun Club, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .53 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .85 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 240 rounds: Ammo Board, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.36 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged 3 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Aguila, RNL, Brass Casing, .03 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Federal, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $434 Last Week Avg: $460(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (46 Weeks))
Arizona (379, 3Q, 2017(+15))(379, 378): DPMS: $400 ($740 (29 Weeks), $300 (45 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(363, 351): Aero Precision: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(204, 196): Ruger: $470 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(238, 224): Diamondback Firearms: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (33 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(494, 488): Bushmaster: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (14 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $871 Last Week Avg: $806(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $760 (4 Weeks))
Arizona (70, 3Q, 2017(+11))(56, 62): DPMS: $780 ($2,300 (2Q, 2017), $500 (41 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(114, 111):Smith & Wesson: $900 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (24 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(38, 43): DPMS: $1,300 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(55, 53): Palmetto State Armory: $600 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (37 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(92, 90): DPMS Oracle: $775 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $660 Last Week Avg: $538(+) ($728 (22 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (61, 3Q, 2017(+9))(60, 61): CAI: $800 ($1,050 (17 Weeks), $400 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(78, 76): RAS47: $600 ($1,000 (23 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(60, 65): FEG AMD 65: $850 ($850 CA: $750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(70, 63): IO: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (38 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(140, 131): Palmetto State Armory: $550 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $394 Last Week Avg: $414(-) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (22, 3Q, 2017(+4))(18, 19): Winchester 94: $400 ($800 (23 Weeks), $200 (2Q, 2017)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(18, 21): Mossberg 464 SPX: $400 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (22 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(15, 14): Marlin 336: $400 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 (10 Weeks))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(14, 13): Marlin 30AS: $420 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(32, 31): Marlin 336: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $414 Last Week Avg: $415(-) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (225, 3Q, 2017(+14))(225, 214): Remington R-1: $475 ($800 (15 Weeks), $325 (47 Weeks))
Texas (371, 3Q, 2017 (+4))(279, 270): Taurus: $400 ($650 (21 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(166, 160): Rock Island Armory: $360 ($600 (51 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(156, 157): Rock Island Armory: $385 ($800 (13 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(310, 306): High Standard: $450 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $313 Last Week Avg: $283(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (464, 3Q, 2017(+10))(464, 429): Ruger: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (37 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(581, 570): EAA SAR K2P: $300 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (39 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(380, 370): Eaa Witness: $275 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(341, 336): Kahr P9: $350 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(791, 774):Ruger Security 9: $290 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2Q, 2017))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $310 Last Week Avg: $357(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (91, 3Q, 2017(+4))(91, 80): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $275 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(104, 98): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $275 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (32 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(79, 73): Ruger SR40: $325 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(83, 84): Springfield XD 40: $340 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (27 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(165, 151): Stoeger Cougar: $335 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Tennessee)
Desert Tech MDR semiautomatic bullpup rifle chambered in .308 Winchester 
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