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Private Citizens, Local Law Enforcement Facing Ammo Shortage
Are Guns & Ammo The New Gold?
Why More Americans Are Arming Themselves
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers could opt for imported ammo if they couldn’t get products from their favorite American brands. However, the ongoing pandemic has disrupted international supply chains, leading to ammo imports into the U.S. dropping by 34%.
Imported ammo that does make it into the U.S. takes longer than usual, and dealers experience shipping delays between 6 to 12 months. The compromised supply chain has made it difficult to import enough ammunition to make up for domestic manufacturers’ inability to keep up with the rising ammo demand.
Remington has been one of the biggest gun and ammo manufacturers in the U.S since its founding in 1918. However, in 2018 and 2020, Remington filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy proceedings led to losing investors and revenue, and the company could not keep up ammo production.
Gun buyers must undergo a background check when buying guns from a licensed firearms dealer. According to an FBI report, the background checks performed in 2020 and 2021 surpassed each previous year by over 10 million.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers could opt for imported ammo if they couldn’t get products from their favorite American brands. However, the ongoing pandemic has disrupted international supply chains, leading to ammo imports into the U.S. dropping by 34%.
Copper is one of the primary materials needed to make bullets. However, due to COVID-19 and other factors, American ammo manufacturers are experiencing a copper shortage.
Another factor contributing to the ammunition shortage is ammo import restrictions implemented by the government. Currently, the U.S. government has implemented sanctions that restrict the importation of Russian ammunition. The U.S. has also banned the importation of ammo and firearms from China, Iraq, and several other countries.
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