What is t he status between the Greasers and the socials back in town Chapter 5

While Ponyboy and Johnny are hiding out at the church, Dally updates them that the Socs are "having all-out warfare all over the city," since Bob had a lot of friends and now they want revenge on the Greasers. Dally has started carrying a gun, although he says it's not loaded. He also tells them that Cherry Valance is spying for them.