Ammunition Sales Soar in Response to Coronavirus Panic

[Elwood]

Just cruised past the local gun shop on the way home from work to see if the hype was real. It is, haven’t seen lines and people waiting to get inside like that since just before UnSafe act got pounded up our ass’s. I didn’t stop to go in but business was a boomin’.

 

[Chevusa]

Buffalo Gun Center closed a few months too early

 

[Chevusa]

For those of you that have been searching on Target Sports:
Keep checking. The inventory keeps changing rapidly, as well as prices. Here is a link to the 5.56 I purchased. Earlier it was $339 and sold out. Now it's $311 and shows 99+ in stock.

Target Sports USA Lake City 5.56mm NATO Ammo 55 Grain FMJ 1000 Rds Bulk

Target Sports USA Lake City 5.56mm NATO Ammo 55 Grain FMJ 1000 Rds Bulk at Target Sports USA with free shipping available. Enjoy deals on 5.56mm NATO

www.targetsportsusa.com

 

[Chevusa]

UPDATE: My tracking info shows a delivery date of 3/18.

 

[Saltwater60]

I have a good amount of ammo. I’m not worried about that for now.
I was talking to a guy at my kids dr’s appt and he said around here they are rationing guns sales to two per person and no ammo left to be found except odd calibers and .22.

 

[Dylan_]

Go snag a few thousand of this hot deal while you’re at it!

 

[spat]

I have a good amount of ammo. I’m not worried about that for now.
I was talking to a guy at my kids dr’s appt and he said around here they are rationing guns sales to two per person and no ammo left to be found except odd calibers and .22.

Ironic that the only caliber you couldn't find a few years ago is now the only common one left.

 

[Keyzard]

For those of you that have been searching on Target Sports:
Keep checking. The inventory keeps changing rapidly, as well as prices.

Agreed....someone posted that almost all 12g was gone. Out of curiosity I logged in and found plenty of 00....I'm weak, so I grabbed 100 shells....lol

 

[Justincase]

I stopped at Cabela's tonight just to see for myself and sure as shit, everything was gone. Most of the used long guns were gone and there was a line or of the used shop. Weird. Only pistol ammo left was 38 super, and 10mm. I grabbed 100 20ga Target loads since I just picked up a new gun yesterday that I ordered over a month ago. Grabbed a brick of 22lr just for the hell of it too.

 

[dsdmmat]

I stopped at Cabela's tonight just to see for myself and sure as shit, everything was gone. Most of the used long guns were gone and there was a line or of the used shop. Weird. Only pistol ammo left was 38 super, and 10mm. I grabbed 100 20ga Target loads since I just picked up a new gun yesterday that I ordered over a month ago. Grabbed a brick of 22lr just for the hell of it too.

Well at least you know what caliber pistol to buy next.

 

[Justincase]

Yes and no. That shit was expensive. I'll stick to my cheap 9mm. Should be good enough unless the bears start attacking.

 

[dsdmmat]

Yes and no. That shit was expensive. I'll stick to my cheap 9mm. Should be good enough unless the bears start attacking.

I started shooting the 38 super in 1993 and the 10mm in 1999. It is always good to have alternative Calibers.

 

[Justincase]

I've never shot a 10mm. Not sure I ever want to.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

Sold out all of my 380, 9mm & 223/556. Also been selling a ton of 12 gauge slugs. Im out of buckshot as well. Only a few 40 and 45 ammo left. Have a small amount of 223/556, 9 and 45 coming. Sold a bunch of pump shotguns and handguns.
People are panicking. They truly believe society is going to end and people are going to start taking their food. Many of my customers have said this. Do not trust the media or a politician. This is going to last a lot longer than they say. Remember Mexico? That is coming. They have no healthcare or infrastructure. Where do you think they are going to go? You got it, here in the USA. We are overwhelmed now is many places. When the influx of people start migrating north, you will see a collapse. The wall is far from being finished to stop people from coming. This is not going to blow over guys from what it looks like. I hope our president does something soon on the southern border.

 

[RoyP]

sportsmans warehouse near me is limiting how much ammo you can buy at one time. all the larger bulks of 223/556 are gone though.

 

[Deplorable Me]

FFL friend who works at a Texas gun store chain: No ammo to sell in stock! (3/17/2020 11pm)


(It's probably all in his basement.)

 

[Vicarious]

I know, lets wait till the apocalypse actually happens to start stocking up on ammo? Great idea ! lol


**smacks forehead**

 

[IrishMick]

Runnings in Clay was stripped pretty bare. Guns and Ammo both thin. They did have lever guns and hunting shotguns. Also had 300 Win Mag. I guess no one needs that!

 

[Deplorable Me]

Runnings in Clay was stripped pretty bare. Guns and Ammo both thin. They did have lever guns and hunting shotguns. Also had 300 Win Mag. I guess no one needs that!

I'll take a lever gun any day.

 

[Justincase]

I'd love one of those tactical Marlin 1895's in 357.

 

[livingston]

Think folks figured out that if a high percentage of the police force would be under the weather .. They will not be showing up in a timely fashion

 

[meketrefe]

.223 is "large"?



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It is all a matter of perspective.

 

[Robin]

Damn!!!! The virtual cupboard is bare!!!!!! Finally got my 9 up and running, and, no ammo. Criminy!!!!!


Robin