Status of Gun Industry

[bwaites]

Bill:

You were not reloading when the last big scare hit during the Clinton Administration. Mid 90's as I recall correctly. You could not find ammo, powder, primers, or brass for about 18 months. It took about another year before the shooting public had enough faith that Clinton wouldn't ban something for stocks to build back up. Fortunately, I had quite a stockpile of primers, powder, bullets, and brass so weathered that storm.

I do not think it will last as long this time. I figure about eight months before you can probably find any component you want. Probably less time for loaded ammo as, unlike the 90's, loaded ammo today is immensely expensive and people can't afford to buy cases and cases of it like they did during the last scares.

I believe the NRA and the LEA guys on the forum.

LR1955

That makes sense. Fortunately, I listened to you and others, and although I hadn't experienced it, I stockpiled as much as I could.

My sons and sons in law are just getting into the shooting sports as young marrieds, and they are frustrated. New 5.56's, but no ammo. I'm scraping all the .223 brass I can find together, and I'm buying whatever bullets I can find for them. But its a tough road for youngsters!

PS....anyone with scads of .223 brass that wants to help out will be greatly appreciated!