When the coronavirus pandemic broke out in 2020, America reported a national toilet paper shortage. The country was able to wipe its way through the said disaster but is currently faced with yet another shortage—an ammunition shortage. Fortunately, Project War Path Ammo has a solution for this.
The threat of an ammunition shortage is somehow shocking. It’s like nobody learned this lesson after the 2008 presidential election. Ammunition shortages never really balanced out until 2016, after President Trump’s election, when the firearm industry went into a “Trump Slump”. Everyone became lax and thought ammunition would always remain inexpensive and easily accessible. Rather than purchasing more ammunition while it was affordable, everyone just shot all the ammo they had.
Ammunition Shortage
Fast forward to today and we’re now going through another ammunition shortage. Manufacturers are making ammunition as much and as fast as they can, and some retailers are raising the prices to astronomical levels. This happens mostly because humans are not really that good at preparing for the worst. It also raises the question of how much ammunition is really necessary to have on hand at any given time.
If you look at this from a logical point of view, the ammunition shortage isn’t the same thing as the toilet paper shortage. Why? Because toilet paper is controlled directly by how often you go to the bathroom each day. This number remains pretty constant. Furthermore, toilet paper isn’t used in recreational or training activities, and never will be.
Ammunition, on the other hand, is different. As demand increases, the use increases as well. In times as uncertain as these, folks start shooting and training more so they will come prepared. The more intense the shortage, the more intense the use. The current ammunition shortage can potentially last for a while. Is everybody ready for that? If you do not have the ammunition you need now, it might take you years before you can buy it without having to sell an arm or leg.
But how much and what types of ammunition do you really need? The answer obviously depends on your situation. According to several veterans in the ammunition industry, sales always follow highs and lows. Shrewd shooters buy ammo when the demand is low because its less expensive and is more available.
In principle, it is always a good idea (and one you should strive to realize) to have a 10-year supply of ammunition on hand. How much do you think it is? It depends on how much you shoot, really. But regardless of that, part of your supply should always be what is considered a ‘war chest ammo.’ This is ammunition you use only when you think you need ammunition—high quality, defensive loads for your gun (shotgun, rifle, or handgun). We’re looking into at least 200 rounds of rifle and shotgun, and roughly 500 rounds of pistol ammunition. You can get your ammo supply from Project War Path Ammo.
Now, some of you might believe that in the event of a complete societal collapse, you’ll need more ammo. This may be true but, in such cases, you need other survival equipment too. We’re talking about food, water, shelter, and so on.
Most people have limited funds when preparing for events such as inclement weather, civil unrests, pandemics, and the like. And although you can trade your ammunition for other more important stuff, forward-thinking individuals are willing to spend their money on several “stay-alive” tools and equipment, such as medicine, canned goods, fuel, toilet paper, and ammunition.
You might want to consider having backup guns in different chamberings compared to your primary guns. Project War Path Ammo experts believe it is not a bad idea to have alternatives and ammo in your ‘war chest’.
Also, if things turn for the worst in the future, don’t think you’ll just end up reloading guns. Companies that manufacture bullets, powder, brass, and primers support ammunition manufacturers—in bulk—first. This means you’ll find it hard to locate reloading components as well.
Another thing to consider is the shelf-life. With proper storage, ammunition should be useable and reliable for the most part of a lifetime. But, if you buy a 10-year supply of ammunition at one time, it probably would be a good idea to replace all the ammunition at the same time. It seems more practical to purchase and use as you go, while keeping a 10-year supply on hand in case of emergencies. With this you can take advantage of the highs and lows of in sales. Just think of it like being a stockbroker buying low and selling high, buying ammunition when prices are down and shoot as needed once prices go up.
Preparedness
Our society nowadays have become soft and unprepared for hard times. If you’ve been to a gun shop recently to purchase ammo, you need to reconsider your preparedness plan to avoid another shortage next time.
Think about this: in times of uncertainty and civil unrest, you probably will end up eating less and will not need more toilet paper. But, there’s certainly the need for more ammunition. Do you have enough? Will you be able to protect yourself in case something goes bad?
Once you’re determined and have an idea of the type of ammo you want, the next step is to find the right source: Where can you buy good ammo?
For beginners, you can head over to your nearest retail stores as some of the major retail outlets, like Walmart, have guns and ammo sections. But their selection is rather limited. Sporting goods stores, on the other hand, have wider selection of ammo at competitive prices.
But if you want to get the best bang for your buck, you can always buy from reputable sellers like Project War Path Ammo. They sell ammo in different calibers and weights and they even accept wholesale or bulk orders. This means you can purchase bullets at more affordable rates. Why not check them out today?
