Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
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Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
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Ammunition manufacturers in the United States are struggling mightily to keep up with increased demand. The National Rifle Association’s news outlet, Shooting Illustrated, reports that the “current ammunition shortage may continue at least until 2021 — perhaps longer.”
Uncertain times in 2020 have driven an increased desire to own guns and, hence, the ammunition needed for those weapons. Increased gun and ammunition sales were initially fueled by uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the government imposed lockdowns that began in March. The ongoing civil unrest precipitated by the death of Minneapolis criminal George Floyd in police custody in May only exacerbated the situation.
Ammunition manufacturers in the United States are struggling mightily to keep up with increased demand. The National Rifle Association’s news outlet, Shooting Illustrated, reports that the “current ammunition shortage may continue at least until 2021 — perhaps longer.”
Uncertain times in 2020 have driven an increased desire to own guns and, hence, the ammunition needed for those weapons. Increased gun and ammunition sales were initially fueled by uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the government imposed lockdowns that began in March. The ongoing civil unrest precipitated by the death of Minneapolis criminal George Floyd in police custody in May only exacerbated the situation.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Expected to last into 2021 -- if Trump wins.
If Biden wins, the shortage is expected to last -- well, forever. Supply would never catch up with demand.
If Biden wins, the shortage is expected to last -- well, forever. Supply would never catch up with demand.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
I was competing when the Sandy Hook shooting occurred, and I had to stop because I couldn’t get ammo. I learned my lesson and I spent a few years stocking up. I’ll never get caught short again.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
After the summer of 2020, any gun ban would probably be ignored. However, you can't shoot without the ammunition.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
somebody will have ammo- you just might not be able to run down to wally-world to buy it, and it may cost more that your willing to spend.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Like I said in the last thread regarding the return of ammo. I think it will be about a year after the election before major retailers are up to snuff
But
If we can get to anything that looks like normal times ... Covid fears subside, riots stop ... We may see all the ammo and guns first timers bought come on the market sooner. Maybe ?
Or ... We just got us a whole lot O new second amendment supporters who learned the value of owning?
But
If we can get to anything that looks like normal times ... Covid fears subside, riots stop ... We may see all the ammo and guns first timers bought come on the market sooner. Maybe ?
Or ... We just got us a whole lot O new second amendment supporters who learned the value of owning?
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
https://joebiden.com/gunsafety/
End the online sale of firearms and ammunitions.
Biden will enact legislation to prohibit all online sales of firearms, ammunition, kits, and gun parts.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Ffl's and local sports shops would be jumping for joy! Prices would jump even higher.
I'm counting on many of the new gun owners HATING 40s&w ... Then.... Come to papa
I'm counting on many of the new gun owners HATING 40s&w ... Then.... Come to papa
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Everything at this point is just speculation, It all hinges on this election....
I truly hope we don't have to see what a Biden presidency has in store for us....
I truly hope we don't have to see what a Biden presidency has in store for us....
Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Time to start reloading steel case...ugh
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
In times like this I'm glad I picked up all that range brass. So I know have a lifetime supply of 45 acp. 38 special, 357, 44 mag, 308 and 556. Plus more 22lr than I'll probably ever shoot. Plus enough projo's to reload all those calibers.
Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
Good luck? C2 Tactical was giving it away to all comers last Thursday and on any given day on their range I can easily round up 2 or 3 hundred empties.
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Re: Ammo Shortage Expected to Last into 2021
If you are willing to pay for once fired brass you can find it on the Internet without much problem. I see prices have gone up a lot since I last bought some back in April/May but still available.