Is The Ammo Shortage Getting Better Or Worse At The Gun Store After The Election?

Published on December 6, 2020
Duration: 11:10

This video discusses the ongoing ammunition shortage and its impact on gun stores following an election. A representative from Blue Steel Guns explains that demand for firearms and ammunition remains high, preventing manufacturers from catching up on backorders. Increased shipping costs are significantly impacting the price of firearms and ammunition, making it difficult for stores to maintain profit margins. The speaker notes that while the immediate post-election week saw a slight calm, overall demand and supply issues persist.

Quick Summary

The ammunition shortage has not significantly improved since the election, with demand for firearms and ammo remaining high. Manufacturers estimate they could catch up on backorders by mid-to-late summer 2021 if demand ceased, but current production levels haven't changed. Exponentially increased shipping costs are also driving up prices for consumers.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Intro at Blue Steel Guns
  2. 00:30Ammo Supply Post-Election Question
  3. 00:38Current Ammo Supply Status
  4. 01:01Manufacturer Backorder Estimates
  5. 01:34Factors Affecting Supply Correction
  6. 02:07Demand Changes Since Election
  7. 02:23Recent Demand Trends
  8. 02:47Customer Concerns About Gun Ownership
  9. 03:50Ammunition Supply for the Range
  10. 04:02Profit Margins vs. Costs
  11. 04:33Increased Ammunition Costs
  12. 05:04Exponential Shipping Cost Increases
  13. 05:36Impact of Shipping on Firearm Orders
  14. 05:54Online vs. In-Store Purchase Costs
  15. 06:15Boss's Reaction to Ammo Order
  16. 06:47Post-Election Demand Growth
  17. 07:02Remington's Production Outlook
  18. 07:39Production vs. Demand Levels
  19. 07:53Long-Term Backorders
  20. 08:43First-Time Gun Owners and Ammo
  21. 09:08Importance of Ammunition for Guns
  22. 09:12Cost of Shooting 9mm Ammunition
  23. 09:31Continued Range Activity
  24. 09:39NFA Item Transactions
  25. 09:44.45 ACP Machine Gun Range Session
  26. 10:34Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the ammunition shortage improved since the election?

According to a representative from Blue Steel Guns, the ammunition supply has largely remained the same post-election. While the immediate week after the election saw a slight calm, overall demand for firearms and ammunition continues to be high, preventing manufacturers from catching up on backorders.

What is causing the high cost of ammunition at gun stores?

The high cost of ammunition is attributed to a combination of factors, including exponentially increased demand since 2020 and significantly higher shipping costs. Even with high order volumes, distributors are charging for shipping, which gun stores must pass on to customers.

When can we expect ammunition supply to return to normal?

Manufacturers estimate they could catch up on backorders by mid-to-late summer 2021 if demand were to stop immediately. However, if demand does not decrease or level off, production levels have not changed significantly, and the supply chain issues are expected to persist.

How are increased shipping costs affecting gun stores?

Shipping costs have risen exponentially, impacting gun stores significantly. Previously, reaching certain spending thresholds with distributors often meant free shipping. Now, distributors are charging for shipping, adding substantial costs to firearm orders, sometimes as much as 50% of the firearm's price.

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