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Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Super Speed Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Ammunition recently released its newest ammo<\/a> offering, Wildcat Super Speed in .22 LR. The load serves plinking, target shooting, varmint and small game hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n

[in_content post=\"92343\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n

Winchester Super Speed Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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For more information, visit cci-ammunition.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"CCI Clean-22 Suppressor Ammo Improves Accuracy, Runs Clean","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/25\/cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11440,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-06-19 12:30:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-19 16:30:03","post_content":"\n

Winchester Ammunition recently released its newest ammo<\/a> offering, Wildcat Super Speed in .22 LR. The load serves plinking, target shooting, varmint and small game hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n

[in_content post=\"92343\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n

Winchester Super Speed Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  • Extremely reliable CCI priming and brass case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, visit cci-ammunition.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"CCI Clean-22 Suppressor Ammo Improves Accuracy, Runs Clean","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/25\/cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11440,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-06-19 12:30:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-19 16:30:03","post_content":"\n

    Winchester Ammunition recently released its newest ammo<\/a> offering, Wildcat Super Speed in .22 LR. The load serves plinking, target shooting, varmint and small game hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n

    [in_content post=\"92343\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n

    Winchester Super Speed Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

    They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

    You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

    Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

    Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  • Extremely reliable CCI priming and brass case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, visit cci-ammunition.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"CCI Clean-22 Suppressor Ammo Improves Accuracy, Runs Clean","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/25\/cci-clean-22-suppressor-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11440,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-06-19 12:30:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-19 16:30:03","post_content":"\n

    Winchester Ammunition recently released its newest ammo<\/a> offering, Wildcat Super Speed in .22 LR. The load serves plinking, target shooting, varmint and small game hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n

    [in_content post=\"92343\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n

    Winchester Super Speed Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, visit winchester.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Winchester Ammunition Releases Super Speed Ammo in .22 LR","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/06\/19\/winchester-wildcat-super-speed-ammo\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2864,"post_author":"312","post_date":"2020-04-08 06:00:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-04-08 10:00:01","post_content":"\n

    They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    How much ammo should I stockpile?<\/strong>

    You should stockpile as much ammo as you can manage. Why? Well, the idea is that getting should be very difficult. In a rural scenario for survival situations, we'd recommend upwards of 10,000 rounds per caliber. Yes, it's a lot of ammo, but understand that in this scenario it is also currency.<\/p> <\/div>

    Is ammo a good investment?<\/strong>

    Yes, ammo is a good investment. For the reasons we said above, forget just being able to use it, during an ammo shortage, large quantities of ammo could work just as well as currency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","post_title":"The 2020 Ammo Shortage and How You Should Prepare in the Future","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"2020-ammo-shortage-prepping","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:15:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/04\/08\/2020-ammo-shortage-prepping\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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    Winchester Ammunition recently released its newest ammo<\/a> offering, Wildcat Super Speed in .22 LR. The load serves plinking, target shooting, varmint and small game hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    The new Winchester Wildcat Super Speed utilizes a versatile copper-plated Dynapoint hollow-point bullet. It delivers a higher velocity at 1,300 fps, providing more energy on target. Additionally, it consistently cycles semi-automatic platforms, including the Winchester Wildcat rifle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winchester claims it manufacturers the load to exceedingly high standards. It utilizes reliable priming and uniform powder charges and bullet dimensions. The load delivers consistent accuracy from one box to the next, according to Winchester Ammunition. Further, copper-plated bullets, clean-burning powder and priming contribute to maintaining clean firearm actions for reliable function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the 40-grain bullet reaching a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps, the load comes optimized for semi-automatic rifles. The new Super Speed load stands as a versatile offering, capable of serving a full host of shooter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the proliferation of .22 semi-autos, shooters use platforms for multiple roles. Whether for hunting, competing, plinking or training, .22 LR rifles continue to earn time afield. And having a load formulated for the platform delivers advantages. The new Wildcat Super Speed should fuel those passions for shooters across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    They say that history repeats itself. But we\u2019ve had four ammo shortages in the last dozen years and that\u2019s a bit much. Even worse, two of the shortages lasted close to two years. As I write this, there is a world-wide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic \u2014 not to mention recent rioting and looting \u2014 that created what will be known as the 2020 ammo shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Ammo demand is so high that stores are limiting the amount customers can buy. Dealers aren\u2019t happy about rationing. While they realize that customers who go home empty-handed might never come back, they also know it\u2019s hard to sell guns when you can\u2019t provide ammo for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 2020 Ammo Shortage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Until 2008, there hadn\u2019t been a major national ammo shortage since the end of WWII. However, all that changed as the \u201cnational conversation\u201d about guns started heating up. So it\u2019s no surprise that these ammo famines occurred shortly before or after national elections. Of course the current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting downturn in our economy played a big role in generating the current demand. So what can people do to be sure that they have enough ammunition to maintain their shooting skills and still have a reasonable supply for personal protection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Avoiding an Ammo Shortage & Planning Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First of all, we have to realize that some people will always get caught short-handed in a crisis; that\u2019s because while most of us hope for the best, far fewer even consider preparing for the worst. Prepping is essential<\/a>. So stock up when ammo prices are low. If a local gun store doesn\u2019t have what you need, there are websites like Gunbuyer.com, luckygunner.com, Ammoman.com, and many others to buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, remember that manufacturing ammo is a business. Ammo makers must continually work to keep their costs low, prices reasonable, and skilled workers on the payroll. Therefore, they normally have some excess capacity on their production lines to handle seasonal increases in demand. However, they can\u2019t afford to maintain huge inventories. If they produce more product than the market can consume in normal times, ammo prices drop below production costs; that leaves manufacturers stuck with excess inventory. Eventually, they\u2019ll be squeezed out of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Ammo Should I Stockpile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    How much ammunition should you keep on hand? Before answering that question, ask yourself how much ammo you need to protect yourself under the two most likely scenarios. Those scenarios are sheltering in place<\/a> and relocating to a safer location if staying home becomes untenable. Do you stay put or bug out<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If sheltering in place, most of us would choose a semi-auto centerfire rifle or a shotgun, along with a centerfire pistol or revolver. Under those circumstances, 300 rounds is a good starting number to have on hand for each primary defensive firearm. That means every time you practice, you should replace the ammunition used with new fresh ammo; that way you won\u2019t be unprepared if there\u2019s a sudden increase in demand. If there\u2019s more than one household member with a gun, then this would apply to each primary defensive gun used by each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bugging Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Relocating is a very different story. You have to go light when you \"bug out,\" especially if there are blocked roads are blocked and you must evacuate on foot. In that case, your backpacks should have food, water, medicine, first aid gear, communications equipment, compasses, a bedroll, etc. So does the average person really have the ability to carry half-a-dozen 30-round mags for an AR and several high-caps for a 9mm handgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The standard Army kit weighs about 80 pounds. Most people\u2014especially those who are older or unwell\u2014won\u2019t be able to carry nearly that much. Therefore, any person who lacks strength or has an illness may be best served by a rifle and handgun chambered in .22 LR. Approximately 200 rounds .22 weigh less than a 2 pounds. It can also keep both rifles and handguns shooting. Meanwhile, 100 rounds of 9mm weighs 2.5 pounds. Sure, a .22 isn't as powerful as gun chambered in 9mm or .223 Rem., but in a situation where antibiotics are hard to get and where it may be a five-mile hike to a hospital, .22 can still be a powerful deterrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What About Today's Ammo Shortage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Right now ammo is in short supply. Stores and distributors are running out of product. However, as of March 27, large local gun stores like the Florida Gun Exchange and some large sporting goods chains still had some ammo for sale in a number of calibers. In addition, I still get emails from Internet dealers saying they have some ammunition remaining in stock. So call around and\/or search online. Your favorite loads may not be available right now, but you may be able to get something you can shoot in your guns while we all wait for the situation to return to normal. We'll survive the 2020 ammo shortage together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ammo Shortage FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n