AMMO so EXPENSIVE!!!!

[@jkranzfire]

I think I know a guy who said 500 rounds and training is better then 5000 rounds and no training. I agree with him.

[@juantoomany7202]

A fine point sir, one who is prepared properly needs....not much when he needs it! Hard part is staying prepared, I rarely have more than 1000 rds handy for my main calibers .( but it gets rotated quickly)

[@jkranzfire]

@@juantoomany7202 I feel that 1K rounds per fighting firearm is sufficient. If you have more then you can reasonably transport in a hurry and you have to leave supplies behind you're only arming your enemy.

[@juantoomany7202]

@@jkranzfire yet another good point

[@shootingitwiththesarge]

100% that’s a smart man.

[@universallaw8850]

@@PNW_Sportbike_Life exactly people with that kind of mindset will be detrimental to a prepper group or neighborhood watch. All it takes is 1 person that's not on board with the plan to fuck up the plan and cost lives.

[@theshepherdproject5025]

I used to be homeless and took a class. That would have never happened if I had made excuses. I will be back and hope to see you there.

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

Wow Brother, I hope & pray we have more like you in our besieged Republic.

[@revanchartier5856]

I remember back in 2000 when Ak ammo went up to $120 per case and people were screaming they'd never buy the ammo again until it went back to $70/case. Here we go again.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Yep

[@movabledunleavy6359]

@@captainamer71 yea I’m going with I actually cannot afford $699 for a case of 5.56.... dry fire it is...

[@rickquist3992]

Free use of an AK to take advantage of ammo price and availability is a generous offer...

[@shootingitwiththesarge]

If only someone had warned people on one of the largest viewing platforms years ago to stock up and train hard. Thanks for all of the advice.

[@Grinch1776]

I'm taking trifecta in March, and I'm bitching a lot about the ammo price, but I'm still going to fucking be there

[@Tactical_Slash]

Got a lot out of pistol but the fight was the true test of ability. Paper doesn’t get up in your face and make you feel uncomfortable, someone with bad intentions will make you think twice about your next decision. Having to test your own critical thinking is a lot more valuable to me than sending lead down range.

[@mcb2757]

To clarify, it's not just that is expensive. It's also scarce. So not sure the gas analogy applies the same.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

It is ALL OVER the internet.

[@mcb2757]

@@TacticalResponseCrew Yeah but the selection is really condensed hence why the prices are so high. At least where I am seeing it.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

I made a video detailing important classes that require zero ammo...all you talk about it affording/finding ammo.

[@vcutrader7079]

James is the man, valuable information. In 2011, he said to carry a G19 and everyone would go back to 9mm and 10 years later, he was dead on. I always follow his lead - even a decade later.

[@ryanbuckley5529]

When I was young I took almost 2 months of training without firing a shot. Most of it was just teaching discipline and safety, stuff like that. There’s plenty to learn without ammo. Much Respect from Northern AZ! 🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@TheGonz2]

Already signed up for 4 different classes this year. Took a handful of classes last year (10 in total I believe) Looking at running a ak in one of them and shooting 22 for practice in between classes to save on time and money. Last year was such a big year for me and im keeping that momentum into 2021!

[@johnwilburn]

Great video loaded with truth. The same people will train and the same people will not.

[@mikehancock9977]

I bought a S & W MP 15/22 about 5 years ago . I love that gun it's probably the best money I've spent on a rifle . Because that gun has saved me thousands of dollars in ammo . It's set up just like my AR it's a blast to shoot and it don't just eat Money . They are great Guns . Now I probably spend most of my range time with pistols.. So I bought the MP 22 Compact . It's just like my shield as it's the same way fun to shoot and don't eat lots of money . Now playing go once a month with my 223 and 9mm . All other range time it's 22lr .

[@K_Smith153]

Honestly this is the most straightforward training pitch I have ever heard. Good job.

[@Kyle-pj2vc]

When ammo is cheap I shoot all the time, not exactly true that I always make excuses. I recognize though that more people are getting into guns, which is probably a factor into the price hike. So fair game.

[@benanthony9422]

I literally bought an AK this year SOLELY for the ammo price and availability. And a shit ton of dry firing, you can’t ever get enough of that 👌🏽

[@phillhuddleston9445]

Dry firing is the only cheap way to shoot these days :(

[@khaanadian9648]

Any other instructor who does not tell people these things is not a real instructor.

[@Invertmini1212]

Put the AR in the safe and been on an AK binge 😌

[@benstolen2060]

🙂

[@gregoryjennings3818]

Fighting pistol under my belt I'm hooked. Learned more in those two days than the last 40 years. Going to budget in another class this year!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

We have layaway.

[@preclovis]

I agree. I went in November and it was awesome. Learned more in two days than I did in twenty years in the army. I am seriously thinking about taking fighting pistol again. Fighting shotgun sounds fun.

[@gregoryjennings3818]

@@preclovis I'm in for it all. Tactical Response exceeded my expectations. One class a year is my goal. Hopefully take some people with me.

[@clarkrichards1907]

Can't find it is also a problem.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

GunBroker.com

[@brandtjustsayin]

I have never heard a training provider offer a 22lr option. I know it may not be ideal, but that sounds VERY appealing right now. I literally have about 6k 22lr rounds. Do you ever teach or provide any classes here in Texas?

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Yes

[@willwilliam217]

James, have not seen one of your videos in my recommendation from youtube in a while. So glad that you posted.

[@CombatArtTraining]

The Fight is the best training I've ever had! We are looking forward to taking the rest of the classes!

[@eddielongo7770]

I agree...if people would stop buying crap they don't need like beer and cigarettes then they would have enough money to buy all the ammo they need. We make time for what we want.

[@Donttreadonanyone]

If people have ammo stashed it would be better put to use visiting someone like Yeager or any other reputable trainer and learning how to use it instead of it just sitting in the closet

[@jerridgossett62]

Once again showing why your THE MAN! Thanks james

[@DownRange556]

I really want a medical class. It’s high on my list to do. I’m hoping to either travel to your class or get lucky and have a class here in Virginia. Medical, fighting pistol and all other classes is how I prioritize them.

[@Silverline2572]

Same for me here in VA. Give me a shout if you find any of those classes in our state.

[@Mannymoe7]

dont need ammo i bought it in times of plenty..i dont understand people who cry no ammo when they wait for the shit to hit..its too late by that time...

[@justme8108]

Thanks so much for all you do!

[@HillBros06]

Immediate Action Medical is so good people, GET IN A CLASS NOW

[@onthelake9554]

Can this be taken without any experience whatsoever ? Total medical nube ?

[@HillBros06]

@@onthelake9554 that's how I took the class. Best I'd done was put on a bandaid

[@IrishCopeDipper]

I made 2020 the year of no excuses. Yes ammo was a pain in the ass to source and was expensive but i still managed to get three classes in, one of which was fighting pistol down at tactical response. I can honestly say my time in Camden was a step above all the other classes I experienced in 2020 and that I am proud to be able to call myself a TR alum. As far as 2021 goes it will be more of the same, still no excuses will be accepted and even more training will be done.

[@someguysomewheresouthern6290]

Definitely agree about prioritizing training. If I’m going to burn a fair amount of ammo, it’d sure as hell be better being trained/learning new stuff than standing there plugging a paper target or plate rack.

[@bhoward9378]

Brilliant, as always. Happy New Year!

[@johnburrows1179]

I told guys for years, buy bulk. They all laughed. Used to say how dumb I was buying all that ammo. When Covid hit, I told them buy bulk, buy all you can. They laughed... what do you think we are going to run out of ammo hahaha. These same guys now call me looking for ammo. And this isn’t like 2008. Biden is going apeshit crazy with firearm regulations and ammo. What’s expensive now will seem cheap in six months

[@passingtime7203]

James -"you need a fuckin medical class" lol perfect

[@unknownjones6159]

What is supersonic 300 blk going for a box ?

[@TheDgdimick]

I just payed $600 for the ammo needed for Fighting Pistol. Well worth it.

[@ktr1024]

I managed 2 courses in 2020, totally 8 days of instruction, and 6,000rds. I'm already slotted for 2 more in 2021... I've had to reduce the volume of my personal/group training to accommodate my courses, and it's fucking expensive. IT'S WORTH IT!

[@snafu673]

James you're spot on man!

[@anthonykirsch6482]

love that shirt james what brand is that

[@learndefenseindustriesllc7878]

If you have never taken The Fight you are wrong. The best training I've ever had.

[@richki.24]

I've bought inflated priced ammo, not nearly as much as I normally would but I bought some and trained some ...

[@ericpewpew_rn5294]

I am taking a AK class next month. Plan on being back at Tactical Response this year. Get off the couch and train.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

We just teach rifle classes.

[@chaiselounge01]

I wish there was some sort of law that explained the relationship between supply and demand

[@trey5sevenMag]

I haven’t fired a gun in almost a year 🥴🤦🏾‍♂️ I’ve failed you 😂😂😂

[@MrJakethegreat]

Might try out that Medical Class

[@thedoobie1]

You won't regret it. It is great!

[@jnault6441]

Just take it. Nobody has done great things with words like "might" or "maybe" or "try". "Your best! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and fuck the prom queen". -John Mason

[@jackbauer9077]

Thanks James

[@robertrigbyjr5031]

knowing how all guns work could save yours and your loved ones life in a bad time

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

How the gun works? I teach how FIGHTING works. You need training.

[@vulgarhyena9616]

There is a balance between training and having ammo. Like others have said; you’re better off with more training and practice than a ton of ammunition.

[@jasonzrx12]

Offering to loan an AK or MP22 for free is a pretty damn good deal. I challenge you to find another school that will do that. Also, an immediate action medical course is more likely to be of use in the real world, as it covers all manner of serious injuries, not just gunshot wounds.

[@baptizedinblue]

That’s all great except one thing, I can’t find ammo at all! Zero! Of any caliber and no shells! The non ammo classes I highly agree are still a must though!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Wow...

[@baptizedinblue]

@@TacticalResponseCrew tell me about it. I get online and look daily just trying to find anything that I can. The stores here in Virginia that may actually get some ammo in won’t sell it to you unless you buy another gun. No matter how much you have spent with them in the past.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

You missed the point entirely.

[@baptizedinblue]

@@TacticalResponseCrew no, I got it. That’s why I said that I agree that training where ammo isn’t needed is still a must and should be sought.

[@ktay966]

Great analogy with fuel prices

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

Problem isn’t so much price but availability.

[@corpsman1980]

Internet is the way you buy ammunition

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Gunbroker.com

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@TacticalResponseCrew Better get it while you can . The new regime plans to ban online sales of anything gun related . The banks and big tech are are all on with this . Pretty soon our credit and debit cards won't be recognized as tender for purchases for ammo . It's all a part of the New Reset plan .

[@dbx1233]

The Active Shooter Classes I have always taken, have had real people and we shot real bullets and so far the perp. has never made it out of the class alive!

[@dbx1233]

@@cobain2261 I actually don't know of any training classes where they actually shoot people! That would come with either a mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.

[@dbx1233]

@@cobain2261 Come on man! Do you really think there is a class where real humans are shot for the sake of teaching?

[@dbx1233]

@@cobain2261 Come on Adam, pull your head out , there are no classes that actually kill people! You goofy#^%

[@dbx1233]

@@cobain2261 Don't feel bad. every time I replied to your comment, I never saw the reply so I would make another reply. Now I see a host of my replies. How embarrassing. lol

[@135791113ful]

"The Fight" is next for me.

[@KimTownsel]

Enlightening experience!

[@135791113ful]

@@KimTownsel I bet. Thanks.

[@Travos69]

Ya it was a shock to see buds guns selling what was 200 for 1k rounds of 9mm for $700. Insane prices but might just keep going up.

[@TommyMutchler]

Can I take fighting rifle with my m82a1? 50 cal ammo prices haven’t gone up.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Yes

[@virtuaguyverify]

Right..50 bmg ammo got cheaper..

[@mattr918]

James, How frowned upon is it to take fighting rifle before fighting pistol? Due to ak ammo prices as mentioned , and I would like to have the wife train also.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Take anything you can take is the point of the video...but how about MEDICAL?

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

Roger that James. I need to take your Immediate Medical Action class, and, have an AK, as you may remember. Have a few hundred, steel case Russian 7.62 x 39 hollow points. See you as soon as I get new hardware on me, a prosthetic leg. I know you've trained students in wheelchairs, however, that is not my strategy. I'm going to be walking ASAP, in 6-8 weeks. I'll reserve a class as soon as I'm fairly proficient with my new hardware. See you in Camden!

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Waiting on YOU over 20 years now!

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

@@TacticalResponseCrew We can only change the future, unfortunately. Get my mold tomorrow, walking in 4-6 weeks. See you then!

[@centralcoastdude4968]

Training way more important than ammo.

[@jeremyhughes7998]

Thanks for the good advice and the offer to use your equipment Thats so cool yr willing to help your people

[@mclyker]

All you do is make sense.

[@KA5IVR]

I didn't know you would us take Fighting Rifle with a 15-22. I love shooting that!

[@sa-amirel-hayeed699]

People underestimate the power of a .22 let alone a .22 hollow point.

[@billbreeding797]

Good points....thanks

[@j.p.thearmoredchef]

Two things hit me here. 1 people who make excuses will ALWAYS make excuses when they haven’t prioritized something, and 2 James cares about students and helping people more just about anyone in this world. Thank you James.

[@PVMscales]

With the current ammo situation, has Tactical Response's stance on hand loads changed at all?

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

What stance?

[@corpsman1980]

Only bring hand loads for firearms you don't mind blowing up in your hand. Just get good ammunition.

[@corpsman1980]

@@chrisruthford4492 well I'm happy to stand corrected if you are the exception. The thing is that in a class no one is going to give two shits about your gear, ammunition, etc.. You'll find that the Tactical Response community is as welcoming, generous, and good natured as you can imagine. Honestly it's worth it for me for the time spent at the loading tables away from the shooting line. Take Fighting Pistol and do it soon. That being said I would urge you to watch the videos and bring EVERYTHING on the gear list including the "optional items". Specifically the pop up shelter. 40 bucks at Walmart for the Ozark Trail version. With regard to ammunition I would still urge quality brass cased factory loaded ammunition non remanufactered. Remove as many variables as you can so that you can focus on the important part which is your training.

[@3percentmick705]

How is force on force not glamorous classes? Thats the most fun class there is.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Too much risk of ego.

[@andrejones913]

I just found this dope ass movie last night and was pretty sure it was james Yeager good work brother

[@jackthomas6952]

If you can even FIND Ammo

[@corpsman1980]

Look on the internet

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

If you were motivated you would find it.

[@joshgalt2022]

2008 Gas prices is a good analogy.

[@PumpkinDefender]

Would y’all quit complaining about ammo prices so James can stop using the gas price analogy? Haha

[@dlsjr1978]

James nice work. You will always have the “yeah but...” guys.

[@z71tina]

Lighting looks different...looks good

[@brandondavis6450]

I enjoyed taking the fight last year even though I got my ego busted. I plan on taking the fight again and taking immediate action medical.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Busted egos are the PURPOSE of that class. That is why virtually NOBODY takes it.

[@maxspath]

Hopefully someone hears this that hasn't heard it before and it clicks in their mind, and they get their ass to a class. Me personally I never even connected the dots about using the loaner program you have to learn a completely new rifle in a class setting.

[@MegaRussell1984]

I live in Commiefornia, I'm still buying ammo and training...but yes I'm definitely bitching about the pricing, California is much worse on price I can assure you

[@Kawboy65]

I can't wait to come and take some classes. I have been buying ammo "cheap" since 2016, so I am good to go on that front for awhile.

[@darellgriffin8177]

Come to Arkansas please.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

I am in TN.

[@darellgriffin8177]

Yes I'm aware of that. I'm also aware that you go to different states to hold classes. How about AR??

[@martinmartinus8992]

good Video! So people you have it! Get after it!! I will train 2021 SAME since 2016!

[@John_SlideRule_Bullay]

Definitely interested in taking the medical class

[@SirOtterman]

Reality checks are a bitch lol. Bought a few new 9mm's this year & despite the 60+ cents per round I've still been buying & shooting to keep up. You know what you can do without to save money? Stupid shit at the range like pointless mag dumps :-D

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

TRAINING is the best way to spend rounds.

[@Prepare2Survive]

Are you seeing more people take classes with reloaded ammo? I know you don't like students using reloads, but sometimes it might be the only option.

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

1. Reloaders do not TRAIN. 2. I do not give a shit what people shoot.

[@jakenash8362]

I can't even FIND ammo in NY

[@quickdraw881]

I’ve bought airsoft guns to train with, so as to go head to head, fun and training all in one

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

You need training.

[@quickdraw881]

I need more ammo

[@mikepatten854]

Its knot as much the price you can't find it

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

Gunbroker.com

[@DomoArigatoMr.Roboto]

Yup, yup and yup!

[@jamesc.9065]

Well said man 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@buellboy007]

Gun control is about racism and slavery This Patriotic Veteran approves this mesg Gun deaths There are 30,000 gun related deaths per year by firearms, and this number is not disputed. The U.S. population is 324,059,091 as of June 22, 2016. Do the math: 0.00925% of the population dies from gun related actions each year. Statistically speaking, this is insignificant! What is never told, however, is a breakdown of those 30,000 deaths, to put them in perspective as compared to other causes of death: • 65% of those deaths are by suicide, which would never be prevented by gun laws. • 15% are by law enforcement in the line of duty and justified. • 17% are through criminal activity, gang and drug related or mentally ill persons - better known as gun violence. • 3% are accidental discharge deaths. So technically, "gun violence" is not 30,000 annually, but drops to 5,100. Still too many? Now lets look at how those deaths spanned across the nation. • 480 homicides (9.4%) were in Chicago • 344 homicides (6.7%) were in Baltimore • 333 homicides (6.5%) were in Detroit • 119 homicides (2.3%) were in Washington D.C. (a 54% increase over prior years) So basically, 25% of all gun crime happens in just 4 cities. All 4 of those cities have strict gun laws, so it is not the lack of law that is the root cause. This basically leaves 3,825 for the entire rest of the nation, or about 75 deaths per state. That is an average because some States have much higher rates than others. For example, California had 1,169 and Alabama had 1. Now, who has the strictest gun laws by far? California, of course, but understand, it is not guns causing this. It is a crime rate spawned by the number of criminal persons residing in those cities and states. So if all cities and states are not created equal, then there must be something other than the tool causing the gun deaths. Are 5,100 deaths per year horrific? How about in comparison to other deaths? All death is sad and especially so when it is in the commission of a crime but that is the nature of crime. Robbery, death, rape, assault are all done by criminals. It is ludicrous to think that criminals will obey laws. That is why they are called criminals. But what about other deaths each year? • 40,000+ die from a drug overdose-THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THAT! • 36,000 people die per year from the flu, far exceeding the criminal gun deaths. • 34,000 people die per year in traffic fatalities(exceeding gun deaths even if you include suicide). Now it gets good: • 200,000+ people die each year (and growing) from preventable medical errors. You are safer walking in the worst areas of Chicago than you are when you are in a hospital! • 710,000 people die per year from heart disease. It’s time to stop the double cheeseburgers! So what is the point? If the liberal loons and the anti-gun movement focused their attention on heart disease, even a 10% decrease in cardiac deaths would save twice the number of lives annually of all gun-related deaths (including suicide, law enforcement, etc.). A 10% reduction in medical errors would be 66% of the total number of gun deaths or 4 times the number of criminal homicides ................ Simple, easily preventable 10% reductions! So you have to ask yourself, in the grand scheme of things, why the focus on guns? It's pretty simple: Taking away guns gives control to governments. The founders of this nation knew that regardless of the form of government, those in power may become corrupt and seek to rule as the British did by trying to disarm the populace of the colonies. It is not difficult to understand that a disarmed populace is a controlled populace. Thus, the second amendment was proudly and boldly included in the U.S. Constitution. It must be preserved at all costs. So the next time someone tries to tell you that gun control is about saving lives, look at these facts and remember these words from Noah Webster: "Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed." What ever happen to up hold the Oath of office to protect and up hold the CONSTITUTION of the USA....NOT MAKE YOUR OWN RULES/LAWS...

[@DakotaDasilva75]

I just bought an AK just so I can buy the cheaper ammo and come train

[@scottclaiborne5123]

Did the same thing. Pivot to 7.62. Still more expensive than it was pre-COVID, but not a $1.00+ per round. Now, 9mm? Yeah; lots of dry fire.

[@jkranzfire]

You can buy an AK and it will pay itself off just in ammo savings.

[@jeffsnider7842]

I need a fuckin medical class. Hmm.

[@phillipternullo4934]

Sounds like a good deal .

[@johnnybravo7580]

Sounds like you would give someone the shirt off your back if it would help them get some training, very accommodating. Thank you

[@coonhound1bashbro589]

But some people will still bitch because the shirt doesn't fit...

[@bballerryan932]

If you are a single guy and can’t afford ammo, just do what I do. Move in with parents haha

[@corpsman1980]

You're serious!?

[@WexWerxScott]

no better time to stop making excuses than today!

[@noyzbox6108]

Love it ! Fighting pistol in pa can't wait

[@droog2242]

Almost at 100K subs. 👌 For the second time😂

[@TacticalResponseCrew]

🎉

[@constitutionalcarpenter541]

Not leaving people with any excuses here

[@rdov6652]

2021 is gunna be bitching! Lol

[@whatevermike9166]

Yeager get trump on liberTV