Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>
Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. 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Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. 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Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last week, Acadia Parish implemented a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Crowley, a part of the parish, had its police drive around and use a siren to alert residents the curfew started. Instead, they alerted residents\u2014at least those who had seen the movie\u2014to get ready for chaos, unknowingly using the siren from the movie \"The Purge.\" Here's actual video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last week, Acadia Parish implemented a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Crowley, a part of the parish, had its police drive around and use a siren to alert residents the curfew started. Instead, they alerted residents\u2014at least those who had seen the movie\u2014to get ready for chaos, unknowingly using the siren from the movie \"The Purge.\" Here's actual video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sounds like a scene out of a movie; well, that's because it is. But it also actually happened last week in a Louisiana parish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last week, Acadia Parish implemented a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Crowley, a part of the parish, had its police drive around and use a siren to alert residents the curfew started. Instead, they alerted residents\u2014at least those who had seen the movie\u2014to get ready for chaos, unknowingly using the siren from the movie \"The Purge.\" Here's actual video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine sitting around your living room with your family during this coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. You just finished a wonderful dinner. Now you're getting ready to play a board game to keep spirits up. Suddenly, the siren from \"The Purge\" starts playing full blast outside. As everyone's heart jumps a few beats, you grab your sidearm, toss the shotgun to your wife, and get ready to defend your castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sounds like a scene out of a movie; well, that's because it is. But it also actually happened last week in a Louisiana parish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last week, Acadia Parish implemented a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Crowley, a part of the parish, had its police drive around and use a siren to alert residents the curfew started. Instead, they alerted residents\u2014at least those who had seen the movie\u2014to get ready for chaos, unknowingly using the siren from the movie \"The Purge.\" Here's actual video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not familiar with \"The Purge,\" the 2013 film centers on a family protecting itself during a 12-hour period when all crime\u2014including murder\u2014is legal in America. Most residents stay in and keep safe. Others go out and \"hunt.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the \"purge\" begins, a broadcast appears on every TV and ends with the aforementioned siren. Then, it's game on. It's a unique concept as a movie, and it's not a bad flick. But most Americans are already on edge<\/a> dealing with this coronavirus mess we find ourselves in; the purge siren is probably the last thing anyone wants to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson immediately apologized for the siren and threw Crowley PD right under the bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Last night a 'Purge Siren' was utilized by the Crowley Police Department as part of their starting curfew,\" Gibson told KATC3<\/a>. \"We have received numerous complaints with the belief that our agency was involved in this process. We were not involved in the use of the 'Purge Siren' and will not utilize any type of siren for this purpose.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n For comparative purposes, here's \"The Purge\" announcement and siren from the actual movie. If you see this come on your TV screens, grab the nearest firearm and dig in because it's going to be a long f*cking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>
Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>
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