Gun Gripes #318: "Is The Ammo Crisis Getting Better?"

This video from GFG outlines five key warning signs that gun owners should monitor for an impending ammunition shortage. The instructor, drawing on experience from past shortages in 2014 and 2020, details how military contract surges, spikes in gun sales, retail purchase limitations, rising ammo prices, and the disappearance of bulk ammunition can signal future scarcity.

This video from God Family and Guns outlines five key warning signs that gun owners should watch for to anticipate another ammunition shortage. The speaker, demonstrating an experienced authority, details indicators such as increased military contracts, sudden spikes in gun sales, retailers imposing purchase limits, creeping price increases on popular calibers, and the disappearance of affordable bulk ammunition. He emphasizes learning from past shortages to prepare proactively.

This video debunks predictions of an upcoming ammunition panic buy and price spike in 2025. The speaker argues that despite tariffs on imported ammunition and raw materials, a significant surplus of domestically produced ammunition, coupled with consumers already being well-stocked from previous shortages, will prevent a rush. Prices are expected to continue dropping through mid-2025.

This video explains why ammunition feels scarce and expensive despite full shelves in 2026. The primary reasons cited are persistent high raw material costs (copper, brass, propellant), strong military demand diverting production capacity, and reduced competitive pressure from cheaper imported ammunition due to trade controls and shipping costs. New technologies like polymer casings have not yet translated to widespread affordability for consumers.

This video explains why 9mm ammunition is the first to disappear during demand surges. It details how its status as a busy market lane, NATO standardization, and overwhelming popularity among new and experienced shooters create a unique vulnerability. The explanation covers production bottlenecks, especially primer supply, and how experienced shooters' consistent purchasing habits deplete stock before panic buying even begins.

This video from God Family and Guns outlines 10 potential signs that an ammunition shortage is imminent, drawing on past events like the 2020 shortage and the 2010-2011 .22LR scarcity. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, details indicators such as political tensions, spikes in new gun owners, rapid price increases, and global conflicts impacting military priority for production at facilities like Lake City. Currently, some signs are present, but not all, suggesting a potential shortage is not yet fully developed.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.