Bullet blitz: Demand from public, government leaves ammo shelves empty

[RugersGR8]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/12/bullet-blitz-demand-from-public-government-leaves-ammo-shelves-empty/?test=latestnews
Bullet blitz: Demand from public, government leaves ammo shelves empty
By Kristina Shevory
Published May 12, 2013
FoxNews.com

...“The last “surge” in demand only lasted six quarters, and this one, though manufacturers changed their expectations in the last month, now expect demand to remain strong through the end of the year. Some even wonder if it will extend into the new year and beyond.

“I think the honest answer is,” said Millner, Cabela’s chief executive officer. “I don't know when it's going to loosen up.”

 

[pen25]

fox and the like are keeping this paranoia buying spree high by continuing the claim its the gov purchasing of ammo. it has been pointed out many times that the gov are not buying the ammo but have put in a price lock on the quote given as an option to buy that much over 5 years.

 

[Honeybee]

Yep, everyone should strive to get hold of at least 1M rounds of each caliber, whatever the cost.