Ammunition Shelves Bare as U.S. Gun Sales Continue to Soar
August 1st, 2021Via: AP:
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with record sales of firearms, has fueled a shortage of ammunition in the United States that’s impacting law enforcement agencies, people seeking personal protection, recreational shooters and hunters — and could deny new gun owners the practice they need to handle their weapons safely.
Manufacturers say they’re producing as much ammunition as they can, but many gun store shelves are empty and prices keep rising. Ammunition imports are way up, but at least one U.S. manufacturer is exporting ammo. All while the pandemic, social unrest and a rise in violent crime have prompted millions to buy guns for protection or to take up shooting for sport.
Yeah, I figured things have been getting to the point where the rednecks are going to start drawing a line in the sand if they feel as though they’re being pushed any further.