Ammunition Supply and Demand

Runcible — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:44:33 +0000

Howard Nemerov at the Gun Rights Examiner explains why prices on ammunition have climbed so high, and why it's so difficult to find handgun calibre ammo:

Buyers help keep prices high because of concerns over what might happen in the future. As prices spiral and demand clears the shelves, people worry about getting ammunition in the future. Add a few rumors, people worry more and demand goes up even more. It may be best to stop stockpiling ammunition for now to reduce demand. Instead, spend your energy on convincing Congress that the civil right of self-defense is an idea whose time has come.

Right now there's a mania for handgun ammo - it's a bubble. In time the bubble will "pop", and you'll be likely be able to buy cartridges at a discount.

So if you've got all you need for now, there's little point in stocking up.