Fears of crackdown have ammo, guns flying off the shelves

All gun owners are growing impatient and increasing irritated by the lack of ammo.  It has not been weeks, but months since most have been able to snag some ammo from their favorite source.  Those few online sources that are known for having stock at all times and usually get supplies before others will sporadically get a shipment in but will either sell it just as quick as they can get it into inventory or set some very strict rules as to the quantity one can order.

Here’s the latest article I found regarding the shortage and another example as to the real reasons I have written about in previous articles that are primarily behind the major shortage.

“Clearly, something is happening.

“Demand for ammunition, across caliber lines, is outpacing supply. In order to keep up with demand, manufacturers are working at full capacity, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Ted Novin, the director of public affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

“The increase in demand for ammunition is largely attributable to gun owner concerns regarding the current political climate, both on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures throughout the United States. Many of the lawmakers in power have a long history of supporting legislation that violates the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans. Gun owners recognize this and are reacting accordingly,” Novin said.”

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Source: WickedLocal