A lot of people still believe law enforcement and the government are buying up all the ammunition. I can't vouch for the Federal Government, but I can tell you that I don't know of a department that has funding to hoard ammunition, and law enforcement agencies don't get any preferential treatment. Ammunition companies are in business to make money, so much of the ammunition is going to the commercial side to try and keep up with demand. An order for L.E. that used to have a lead time of 6 months, is now closer to 18 months.
Thank you, Ms Emily. I appreciate your asking my question regarding the supply chains. This is very informative. Guess I'd better consider buying more bolts, arrows, and broadheads for my archery defense systems since I don't use firearms right now. I'd like to purchase you a beverage if you're ever in South Shore of Massachusetts. Purely platonic.
"More than twice as many Americans have guns and do shooting sports than have golf clubs and putt on a green." Yep. Golf courses are nothing more than a perfectly good waste of property for long range rifle training. 😂. Great work as always.
Interesting and informative article, Emily. It makes sense that 9mm and 5.56/.223 are the most scarce (but that also says a lot about which firearms are the most popular and widely owned)
Even worse in California, where they require a background check for ammunition. Even for active police officers. Basically more forms and money for the State. It’s being challenged in court. So fingers crossed. -sal
A lot of people still believe law enforcement and the government are buying up all the ammunition. I can't vouch for the Federal Government, but I can tell you that I don't know of a department that has funding to hoard ammunition, and law enforcement agencies don't get any preferential treatment. Ammunition companies are in business to make money, so much of the ammunition is going to the commercial side to try and keep up with demand. An order for L.E. that used to have a lead time of 6 months, is now closer to 18 months.
Thank you, Ms Emily. I appreciate your asking my question regarding the supply chains. This is very informative. Guess I'd better consider buying more bolts, arrows, and broadheads for my archery defense systems since I don't use firearms right now. I'd like to purchase you a beverage if you're ever in South Shore of Massachusetts. Purely platonic.
"More than twice as many Americans have guns and do shooting sports than have golf clubs and putt on a green." Yep. Golf courses are nothing more than a perfectly good waste of property for long range rifle training. 😂. Great work as always.
Interesting and informative article, Emily. It makes sense that 9mm and 5.56/.223 are the most scarce (but that also says a lot about which firearms are the most popular and widely owned)
I happened to see this article from the NRA today https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/survey-indicates-ammo-shortage-likely-to-continue/ and along with what Flaugher said, it looks like it’s gonna be a long time before things loosen up unfortunately
Thank Ya Em !
Even worse in California, where they require a background check for ammunition. Even for active police officers. Basically more forms and money for the State. It’s being challenged in court. So fingers crossed. -sal