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Well I don't know if its the same in every state, but just prior to Obama's election there was more than enough ammo to go around here in AZ, Now I can spend WEEKS looking for ammo. The places that have ammo have jacked up the prices by 10 bucks a box or more. And thats IF you can find it. Some stores claiming getting in a shipment in overnight and selling out within hours of opening.  I was wondering if some of the other states are having the same issues as well?

I do see Personal Defense Ammo, but Im looking for boxes of 50 or 100. Even websites are all on backorder. I was told buy a clerk he had one subject come in and purchase 26 boxes of ammunition.at ONE TIME. I dont know about you guys but these retards running around hoarding up the ammo is killing it for the rest of us who just want to practice. especially considering my department no longer is giving out the 50rnds a month to shoot.

So if you could just list your state and experiences or availability and or shortages that would be great.

Ammo is definately harder to find and higher, most of the Walmarts in my area have gone to a 2 box maximum on any caliber, it they have it you could buy 2 boxes of 45, 2 boxes of 357 sig, etc.  9 mm seems to be virtually impossible to find (along with 380), a friend of mine had to ship his brother in Houston, TX several boxes of 9 mm as there was noe in that area to be found.  I had one major retailer tell  me that when they get ammo in it usually sells out within 30 min.

Yeah it's like that everywhere!!  We've looked all over the US!!  Not that we need any.  We saw the writing on the wall.  Bought enough ammo for 2 years worth of qualifications along time ago.  normally we only buy what we need, when we need it.  I think most cops around here did the same thing as well!  If you find any buy more than you need!! Only advised that I have!!!  Even reloading supplies are in short supply.

Fear will do to the lawful gun owners what the Administration can not do...

Admiral Yamamoto

Just Prior to Pearl Harbor

"I would never invade America, there will be a gun behind every blade of grass."

Mrbdguard says ...

Fear will do to the lawful gun owners what the Administration can not do...

 

Admiral Yamamoto

Just Prior to Pearl Harbor

"I would never invade America, there will be a gun behind every blade of grass."

Sounds Like Ireland too. Everyone owns a rifle.

Casscocop says ...

Ammo is definately harder to find and higher, most of the Walmarts in my area have gone to a 2 box maximum on any caliber, it they have it you could buy 2 boxes of 45, 2 boxes of 357 sig, etc.  9 mm seems to be virtually impossible to find (along with 380), a friend of mine had to ship his brother in Houston, TX several boxes of 9 mm as there was noe in that area to be found.  I had one major retailer tell  me that when they get ammo in it usually sells out within 30 min.

I haven't seen any ammo of the calibers listed above at Walmarts since Obummer took over. Was able to buy some 9mm at a gunshow last month and the prices I'm paying for a box of 50 now, I used to get 100 last year.

 You can't find ammo because my father-in-law has bought all of it.

I wish, I was more then sort of kidding.  When Obama won the election, he bought all of the ammo in the county where he lives, and continues to buy whatever he can whenever he can.

RighteousZeal says ...

 You can't find ammo because my father-in-law has bought all of it.

 

I wish, I was more then sort of kidding.  When Obama won the election, he bought all of the ammo in the county where he lives, and continues to buy whatever he can whenever he can.

Well its sad to say that people who "hoard" the ammo like that in fear of what Obama MAY, or MAY NOT do, makes it a pain in the but for people  like me who want to just get some practice rounds and go out shooting. Im not trying to start my own gun store or anything just want to make sure I stay proficient and be able to practice on a monthly basis. 

Even the shooting ranges are limiting pistol ammo only to people who shoot on their range.. I mean you can go there buy 5 boxes and pay for an hour and not shoot but thats a pain in the butt

i heard the local police department swat team went shooting their machine guns off for practice.. and now the news reported that they are low on ammo... why the" Edited " would you tell the general public the swat team is low on ammo... thats just inviting people to do stupid shit.. "hey the swat team aint got any ammo.."

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Ok people I'm freaking out here! I live in a town of 450,000 we have 13 firearms dealers in this town. (Not including the three Wal-Marts') Out of thirteen stores everybody is out of 9mm, .380, .38, .357, .40, .44,  and .45.  What the hell even Wal Mart was sold out ALL THREE OF THEM!!!!! I know most of if not all of you are issued ammo through your dept, I am resposible for my own. What am I supposed to do here? Between requals every 6 months and regular training at the range I am down to my last 20 rounds. How are we supposed to do our jobs when we cant even buy required equipment? Bakersfield, CA

GVPS_Sergeant says ...

Ok people I'm freaking out here! I live in a town of 450,000 we have 13 firearms dealers in this town. (Not including the three Wal-Marts') Out of thirteen stores everybody is out of 9mm, .380, .38, .357, .40, .44,  and .45.  What the hell even Wal Mart was sold out ALL THREE OF THEM!!!!! I know most of if not all of you are issued ammo through your dept, I am resposible for my own. What am I supposed to do here? Between requals every 6 months and regular training at the range I am down to my last 20 rounds. How are we supposed to do our jobs when we cant even buy required equipment? Bakersfield, CA

Move out of California?

As has been said, the problem is everywhere. You can't find handgun ammo anywhere; gun shows, Cabela's, local stores, Walmart. Nothing. I know the blame is going to people hoarding ammo. I'm having trouble believing that is the only cause. Why? Because the first ammo that became unavailable was .380!!! Then the 9mm and .40 followed by just about every other caliber. I can't even get .25! So what gives? If it were simply people hoarding, why do the suppliers show up at gun shows empty handed?

Hoarding is going on, that is true. Especially now because once someone obtains a source, they grab up everything they can afford out of despiration.

But I also know that BO changed the procedure for selling off used casings from the military. Used casings now must be destroyed (de-milled) before being sold on the open market. Ammo manufacturers would buy, recondition and use these casings to make new cartridges for sale to the public and military. Well now they can't get that brass in the form of a casing. Those casings are now just scrap metal. So now the government gets 1/8 of the price they used to get for that material, all the while BO is putting us further into debt! Oh and guess who the largest buyer of scrap metal is in the US? China. So you know we won't see that brass again anytime soon (this also gradually increases ammo prices through the principle of supply and demand).

I have a friend who works at Bass Pro Shops about 45 minutes from my home. He called me last week and said the ammo truck was coming in any minute to unload. I had him set aside 1 box of 250 round Remington UMC value pack in 45 ACP, 40 S&W, and 9MM. I also had him grab me two 50 round boxes of 380 for my Colt Mustang. I spent $275 after it was all said and done. I was very happy considering everywhere is sold out and the prices on GunBroker are ridiculous right now, especially for 380 ammo.

GVPS_Sergeant says ...

Ok people I'm freaking out here! I live in a town of 450,000 we have 13 firearms dealers in this town. (Not including the three Wal-Marts') Out of thirteen stores everybody is out of 9mm, .380, .38, .357, .40, .44,  and .45.  What the hell even Wal Mart was sold out ALL THREE OF THEM!!!!! I know most of if not all of you are issued ammo through your dept, I am resposible for my own. What am I supposed to do here? Between requals every 6 months and regular training at the range I am down to my last 20 rounds. How are we supposed to do our jobs when we cant even buy required equipment? Bakersfield, CA

Same situation in Kentucky!  I signed up to go to Glock school about a month ago and they want you to bring 1,000 rounds with you.  "No big deal" I thought!  Wow, was I in for a rude awakening!  Called Kiesler's and they said it would take 6 to 9 months to deliver 1000 rounds of .45 ball.  Couldn't wait that long, so I went online and checked CTD and Midway.  Talk about "SOLD OUT"!  They aren't even accepting back orders.  Decided to try local vendors, even though they are usually MUCH more expensive.  With four gun shops and a Super Wal-Mart, I couldn't scare up 100 rounds.  I called the Glock people and they were GREAT!  They pulled some strings and found a distributor down in Georgia who had the whole amount in stock.  Get this: $460 for 1000 rounds of .45 ball!  That's $23 for a box of 50!  Less than a year ago you could get 50 rounds of .45 ACP (Wolf) for $8 a box from CTD.

The gun-owning population is definitely in "hoarding" mode!  They've heard the rumors about "serialized" ammo and the HUGE price increase that would cause.  If you're going to buy it privately, and not depend on your department to issue it, then you are going to have to develop local contacts who can hook you up when the truck backs into the loading dock!  Just like the post about the Bass Pro Shop employee who called when the delivery arrived...

The Obomination has gotten smart , the commie bastard has learned that it is not the gun that kills but the nice bullet that comes out of it . The constitution does not protect the right to accessible ammo so if he can't ban the guns he will make them useless by getting rid of the ammo, and gun owners are helping him by hoarding all the ammo they can get .