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Why are ammo manufacturers not ramping up production?
The scarcity of ammunition is the result of a perfect storm that initially formed during the first quarter of 2020 as the effects of a worldwide pandemic took hold. In one fell swoop, the COVID-19 outbreak and the restrictions that came with it put the brakes on a roaring US economy.
Are ammo companies ramping up production?
There is no shortage of guns and ammo — we are manufacturing more than ever. [The problem] is actually a massive increase in demand, on an unprecedented scale. It gets really old when I hear and read constantly that our ammunition companies are not making ammunition [or that we’re storing it] in secret warehouses.”
Why is there such a shortage on ammo supply?
Ammunition shortage caused by high demand leads to rationing, higher prices. Supply chain issues have become a major concern heading into the holidays. But they’re not new. Throughout the pandemic, a boom in sales has led to a shortage of both guns and ammunition.
Why is the ammo shortage getting worse?
High demand, supply chain issues, and increases in copper prices have all combined to make it difficult to find ammunition. Shortages may be even worse than those encountered in fall 2020. …
Why is there a 9mm ammo shortage?
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.
Why is there a shortage of ammo 2020?
Experts believe that early panic from the COVID-19 pandemic mixed with anxieties during both the riots and unrest after the murder of George Floyd and the 2020 presidential election result fueled the surge in gun sales, according to The Spokesman-Review.
Is Ammo Shortage Easing?
Despite Increased Production, Expect Ammo Shortages to Continue Into 2022. A report this week looks at one company that is working to ease the shortage. According to Axios, Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz says his company has been competing with the U.S.
Is there still an ammo shortage?
Ammo production never higher, but still can’t meet demand in U.S. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the great toilet paper scare of 2020 many marveled at the public’s reaction to the possibility of a product being in short supply.
How long will there be a ammo shortage?
HOPE FOR NEXT YEAR. Kukull said industry insiders predicted in 2020 that it would take two years for the ammunition shortage to end.