Can't Find Ammo? Why the Great Bullet Shortage Could Last Years.
According to the weapons website The Reload, those in the industry expect the shortage to continue for years.
Another shortage reported: AmmunitionThe unprecedented pandemic of the past year has led to all sorts of unusual supply chain bottlenecks, which have led to shortages. We’ve seen that, last year, with toilet paper, coins, and laptop computers, and this year with gasoline and lumber.
Now, there’s another shortage: Ammunition.
According to the weapons website The Reload, those in the industry expect the shortage to continue for years.
“On certain products, we are certainly seeing backlogs that stretch out two years and beyond,” Brett Flaugher, president of Winchester Ammunition, told the website. “For those who shoot 9mm and 5.56 ammunition, which are both in high demand, it’s very uncertain how long it will be before people will consistently have ammunition readily available.”