Re: What happened to supply and Demand?
Posted: 09 Sep 2020 09:48
Ever since Obama's terms in office the ammo shortage became visible after every "media" attack on the 2nd Amendment. Most people that owned firearms (estimated at that time to be over 350 million "registered" arms in a population of 320 million) bought ammo they thought they would need for Armageddon. The rest of the population (about 1/2) went about their business believing no crisis was imminent if only we would compromise away our rights to self defense and let government handle the problems.
The phenomenon we now have are those who saw no need to own a firearm for self defense, target shooting, or hunting are faced with actual rioting in their streets fed by a crowd who wants to get rid of their police force. They truly believed others were responsible for their personal safety. Like the "unseen virus", people are scared who realize they have no means to protect themselves and law enforcement are controlled by administrators and politicians in their overcrowded cities. Many of the "gun control" crowd now realize those pushing this "scam" will never be unarmed themselves; for they will be in control because they are armed! A whole new class of firearms' buyers have entered the market, which has overwhelmed the guns and ammo distribution chain.
My area (mid America) is also experiencing a firearms and ammo distribution problem, to include two of the biggest bullet and brass factories in the region. While the component companies are (again) playing catch-up, the "pandemic" has made the effort to correct the problem very difficult. Being a reloader early on pays dividends, but only if one stocked up when the opportunities presented themselves. I know of one enterprising business man who is now supplying some retail outlets with ammo legally and at fairly reasonable prices. Because of the "all out" assault on gun rights by many states, the "panic buying" and "hoarding" will continue until the "piggy bank" is emptied. On a happier note, distribution will eventually catch up with demand; being in a "comfortable" position until that happens will depend on how imminent you believe you are threatened! Be prepared was a motto of the Boy Scouts (sad demise), it still applies to those of us who stuff cases and hulls for a hobby! Stay safe and well armed!
The phenomenon we now have are those who saw no need to own a firearm for self defense, target shooting, or hunting are faced with actual rioting in their streets fed by a crowd who wants to get rid of their police force. They truly believed others were responsible for their personal safety. Like the "unseen virus", people are scared who realize they have no means to protect themselves and law enforcement are controlled by administrators and politicians in their overcrowded cities. Many of the "gun control" crowd now realize those pushing this "scam" will never be unarmed themselves; for they will be in control because they are armed! A whole new class of firearms' buyers have entered the market, which has overwhelmed the guns and ammo distribution chain.
My area (mid America) is also experiencing a firearms and ammo distribution problem, to include two of the biggest bullet and brass factories in the region. While the component companies are (again) playing catch-up, the "pandemic" has made the effort to correct the problem very difficult. Being a reloader early on pays dividends, but only if one stocked up when the opportunities presented themselves. I know of one enterprising business man who is now supplying some retail outlets with ammo legally and at fairly reasonable prices. Because of the "all out" assault on gun rights by many states, the "panic buying" and "hoarding" will continue until the "piggy bank" is emptied. On a happier note, distribution will eventually catch up with demand; being in a "comfortable" position until that happens will depend on how imminent you believe you are threatened! Be prepared was a motto of the Boy Scouts (sad demise), it still applies to those of us who stuff cases and hulls for a hobby! Stay safe and well armed!