Is the ammo shortage Ending?

The “great ammo shortage” that began last year isn’t going to end anytime soon, and according to market research conducted by Southwick Associates shortages of ammunition will continue throughout the rest of 2021.

Why is most ammunition out of stock?

The first, are the COVID-19 lockdowns. People started buying more guns, and when people buy more guns they also buy more ammo. Add to that the fact that it’s an election year anyway, and ammo sales always spike in an election year, and you’ve got historic levels of demand creating an ammo shortage.

Is there still an ammo shortage?

The current shortage started in the spring of 2019 and is likely to go at least through the spring of 2021. Once the supply catches up, it’s still likely to take several months for the prices to return to normal. The first step to figuring out how much ammo you should keep on hand is to determine how much you use.

What is cause of ammunition shortage?

The first shortage (2008–10) Most people attributed the ammunition shortage to reaction of gun owners and other groups to the election of U.S. President Barack Obama, claiming that these people feared more restrictive gun laws, ammunition taxes, and social decay.

Are gun prices rising?

American gun enthusiasts can expect their hobby to get a little more expensive this year. The rising commodity prices are driving up the cost of ammunition. Analysts warn that surging ammunition costs will produce a ripple effect throughout the industry if it hasn’t already.

When did ammo shortage start?

The 2008–13 United States ammunition shortage refers to a shortage of civilian small arms ammunition in the United States that started in late 2008 and continued through most or all of 2010, with an additional shortage beginning in December 2012 and continuing throughout 2013.

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