5 Things to Know About the Current Ammo Shortage
We all remember the early stages of the ammo shortage. Empty store shelves, patrons wrapped around the local gun stores in the hope that they could score a box or two of gun ammunition, and no one with any clue when the hard time would pass. Now, two years later, we’re finally seeing some improvement. […]
How Do Raw Materials Affect Ammo Prices?
Even as supply starts to catch up with demand, the average ammo cost remains high. So why is ammo still so expensive? A more ample supply should equate to lower prices, right? Well, the reality isn’t so simple. For one thing, record inflation is driving up prices across the board, and ammo is no exception. For […]
Ammunition Manufacturers and Production in the US: A Closer Look
The last few years have been an interesting time for ammunition manufacturers, to say the least. If you remember shopping for ammo in 2020, you might recall shoppers lined up around gun stores waiting for limited supplies. Some retailers even imposed rations on their meager stock, restricting how much of a given ammo type a […]
What Will Happen to the Price of Ammo? Current Predictions
Food, gas, housing — it seems like prices are up across the board these days. But the price of ammo is one of the most egregious examples. And it seems like there is no end to the price inflation in sight. The initial COVID lockdowns triggered a massive run on guns and ammo, so the […]
Ammo For Ukraine: What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The conflict has generated tons of global backlash and international involvement, as the war continues to rage to this day. But what about the Ukrainian soldiers currently holding off the Russian forces? Do they have everything they need? To what extent are countries sending […]
A Complete Guide to Pistol Primers
There is one part of the pistol cartridge that is overlooked but plays an essential role: primers. They profoundly impact your cartridge performance, but many people do not know what they do. Often when there is an ammo shortage, there is also a primer shortage. They are an essential part of your gun for various reasons, […]