Mr Rawles,
Thank you for your excellent Blog. Can you direct me to a supplier of rolls of military concertina wire? I am looking for 6-to-8 rolls. I live in Central Florida. Google searches have revealed nothing but Chinese and Indian companies overseas.
Thank you for you help – Jim M.
JWR Replies: Buying new concertina wire or razor wire from manufacturers and distributors is a costly proposition. In my experience, the best way to buy defensive wire is used, from military (DRMO) or other government auctions. These can be found through the GovLiquidation.com web site. Here is a typical auction, at Fort Lewis, Washington. Used concertina wire often sells for near scrap steel prices. Buying used defensive wire has two other advantages: 1.) It will be weathered and hence it will not be as reflective as new wire. This will make it blend in, at least when seen from a distance. 2.) It may have some rusty spots. This will likely induce fear in those with “rusty nail” phobias.