Has ammo shortage affected gun sales?

I think yes. Actually, I was at a regional sporting goods store the other day asking about .22 (the shelves appeared to be empty) and he told me he didn't have any ammo, but he offered me a deal on a 10/22, he said the prices were marked down because no one wanted to buy a gun they couldn't find ammo for.

Personally, I shot myself out of .22 last time I went to the range. As of right now I'm considering buying an airsoft gun; at least ill get trigger time that way. As it stands the only ammo that seems to be well in stock is shotgun ammo. Which is ok for me since I have a Mossy 500. Thank god I didn't trade it for a that p95 last fall; 9MM is impossible to find around here too.
 
hoping that-

With Spring kicking in, I am hoping that people's expendable income will begin to spread onto their other hobbies, motorcycles, boats, camping etc.

The various things discussed here created the shortage, it can also work in reverse. Those who hoarded ammo and see it coming down, may also start to dump it before it goes lower.

Perception is reality. If we all believe the storage is over, our habits will change and it will be over.
 
Oh boy...

A friend of mine who, I normally think of as being rational, just told me of his spending $15 on a 50 rnd box of Remington 22LR shoot-em-up stuff.

I told him to seek professional help.:confused:
 
Brick & mortar retail places...

I was at a well known shop in Norwalk CT. They had a few used new & rental guns but few boxes of ammunition.

The mgr even said sales are a problem & ordering is a major hassle.

CF
 
I believe it is just the opposite. The tremendous sell of firearms has impacted the availability of ammunition.
Click to expand...

I agree it did. But sales are sliding here fast.

One thing i have noticed is the shortage here is in 9mm and 22lr.

I talk to people twice a week at least at several LGS and they are mixed with been shooters and new owners. 380 is also in short supply, but still there.

One other thing i have noticed is the 9mm prices from the gougers who raid Wal mart have come down in price.

The LGS have few shoppers and just about 60/40 ammo shoppers to gun shoppers.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top