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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - **WARNING** Ammo Shortages

Posted: 9/20/2001 6:45:23 AM EDT

I was told by a large wholesaler in Massachusetts that USA manufacterers will be utilitized for military production of .223 and 9mm and to expect shortages.

Yesterday, I spoke to 5 wholesalers looking for .223 and all but one was completely out. These are companies that normally have a large stock.

Whether the shortages are real or caused by panic is irrelevant. The point is is that ammo IS NOW in short supply and you should buy what you can, when you can.

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:11:28 AM EDT

[#1]

*Yawn* Or wait a week or two until the people start selling their hoards.
Just because it is becoming scarce does not mean that it will always be scarce.

Sounds like some people are trying to ream Mr. Joe Public with scare tactics.

BTW Have our troops even landed yet?

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:17:24 AM EDT

[#2]

If you're waiting until now to gear up, you're already too late.
If you really don't need it, don't buy it and help reduce the demand. Buy a little food instead.

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:19:31 AM EDT

[#3]

I just checkked, Eric the Ammoman is still shipping. [URL]www.ammoman.com[/URL]

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:27:09 AM EDT

[#4]

Replay of shortage during desert storm. Had that covered last time too. Plan ahead, the old saying goes. Stash those extra cases and forget about them for a rainy day. When it starts to rain, you will remember them. Thats when book ends and doorstops come to life. And its a good excuse to "clean" under your bed, like mama always told ya. [;)]

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:32:41 AM EDT

[#5]

You people on the east coast should lay off the crack!

Posted: 9/20/2001 7:35:17 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
If you really don't need it, don't buy it and help reduce the demand. Buy a little food instead.

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Don't need more ammo? How can you utter such blasphemy? [:)] One thing that's good about a time like this is we can see who reacts by raising prices or doesn't keep up with demand. I noticed a lot of out of stock labels on cheaper than dirt's site, whereas [url]www.ammoman.com[/url] had plenty of stuff in stock, with good prices as usual. Not likely to have long term problems getting ammo, but why not take advantage of an excuse to buy ammo that will end up getting shot one way or another.

Posted: 9/20/2001 12:19:55 PM EDT

[#7]

Cartman voice: "Lessee...Nope... Sorry... No ammo shortages here...."

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - **WARNING** Ammo Shortages

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