Ammo sales and future survival (another potential political thread)

What are we looking at here? I'm confused, and I know there are theories, conspiracies, etc. We are stockpiling to protect ourselves from who? I'm really curious as to who the main enemies will be, in your opinions. In other words, will it be survival against terrorism, looting hoodlums, gov't gone crazy, or all of the above?
(Hope this is not to spark political debate).
 
I vote for all the above....what good is a gun with out ammo...nothing wrong with having a supply of ammo for your firearms. For me it is mainly for protection of my Family and my Property from whoever is the Threat.
 
What are we looking at here? I'm confused, and I know there are theories, conspiracies, etc. We are stockpiling to protect ourselves from who? I'm really curious as to who the main enemies will be, in your opinions. In other words, will it be survival against terrorism, looting hoodlums, gov't gone crazy, or all of the above?
(Hope this is not to spark political debate).

While our right to bear arms was put in place to keep the government in check, I don't foresee citizens going to battle against government forces.

Looting happens almost every time there's a major natural or manmade catastrophe, so it's one of things I want to be prepared for. They say that our infrastructure is so delicate that grocery stores will be picked clean in three days if they aren't being regularly stocked. This can easily happen during natural disasters such as floods, severe winter weather and hurricanes. I want plenty of ammo during those times because I might need to hunt for, or forcibly obtain, food. It might also be necessary to defend one's home.

While guns don't guarantee survival and/or a positive outcome, they definitely tilt the odds in my favor.

For what it's worth, this very topic is currently being discussed by tens of thousands of people on forums such as this and in face to face conversations. Our country is very vulnerable right now and the potential is there for things to go downhill very quickly.
 
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Honestly, if anyone waited until now to stock up, you kinda screwed yourself. I know I would have been screwed. I stocked up a year ago when my gun pusher said ammo was going up 20% or so in Jan of '08 and again in March, etc. I panic-bought because of price increases, and got it easy because, at the time, everyone was hollering "I'm not buying until it goes down to [insert figure]!" Yeah, right.

Now after my surgery, I'm broke, and could buy ammo even if there was a lot to be had. Always pays to think ahead and get when you are able, instead of waiting until you have to.

Sorry for the lecture.
 
It is scary to think that our main enemies will be other US citizens, but that is most likely the truth. It would take a large collapse to cause that level of anarchy. If the food production and transportation sytems break down a totall collape could come quickly. In that case you will need to be able to live as the old ones lived. You will need to get out of any populated area and as deep as possible. You will need to have protection, but you will want to hunt in a silent manner. Gun fire will attract people to your area and they will eventually find you. Most people will parish in the first two winters, and when disease runs through the old cities. You will most likely need to be able to survive in the deep wilderness for around 10 years before most of the earth has cleansed itself of humanity. After that point it will be much safer to repopulate the coastal areas and lower latitudes. All the crazies will be dead. Just a thought on all this.
 
Honestly, if anyone waited until now to stock up, you kinda screwed yourself.

Ain't hindsight wonderful? While I have maintained a cache of ammo for many years, I don't feel that I screwed myself by buying more now. It might cost a little more now but its value will likely not diminish. :)
 
Honestly, if anyone waited until now to stock up, you kinda screwed yourself. /QUOTE]

+1

As we've already been discussing, everyone is panic buying right now and prices are at a premium. While I certainly don't have enough ammo to last through armageddon, I'm doing alright and don't plan on buying any more for a while.
 
Ain't hindsight wonderful? While I have maintained a cache of ammo for many years, I don't feel that I screwed myself by buying more now. It might cost a little more now but its value will likely not diminish. :)

I was aiming more at the (many) folks out there who had no guns or ammo and are trying to stock up now. Not ones adding to what they already have.
 
I remember back around Y2K peeps were buying up ammo to use as a bartering system like money... that boston T. party guy puts out some great reading material . no matter the cache of ammo you have now never hurts to pick up what you can here & there.
 
no matter the cache of ammo you have now never hurts to pick up what you can here & there.

I rarely go into a store that sells ammo without buying some, even it's just twenty rounds. I just can't stand to see it sitting there in the store when it could be on my shelf! :p
 
No problem for the lecture :) I didn't say I haven't stockpiled--I have extra ammo, but just curious how much others were keeping. I guess the answer is: as much as you can handle.
 
If the day ever comes and if local law enforcement is tasked with confiscation, I'll lay down my badge. I haven't spent the last 20 years protecting the constitutional rights of "We the People" just to be ordered to escort the Second Amendment to the shredder.


Great points, Jeff! I feel that everyone needs to develop a preparedness mentality because our way of life may be threatened on many fronts.[/QUOTE]

Man Grump, that’s good to know brother most of the Military and LEO personal I know feel the same way, . But as you and others have already, stated I don’t think outright confiscation is in the cards either . As far as the Economy goes a possible collapse leading to food shortages, civil unrest due to lack of food in the city breadlines. It would be a good idea to Stock a years supply of food for each person and have access to water, and weapons to defend it, if necessary . It does seem as if something bad is going to happen.

Like Jeff was saying you cant keep spending money that isn’t there . We should have never allowed the private banking institute to establish the fed in 1913, but we cant do anything about that now. Sound money is dead . And the people that are currently in charge are driving the final nails in the coffin.. All you can really do is keep your powder dry and hope for the best. This could turn into a Mad Max type deal, I Hope not… O’yah folks may also want to think about purchasing extra food weapons & gear for bartering purposes …
 
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I remember back around Y2K peeps were buying up ammo to use as a bartering system like money... that boston T. party guy puts out some great reading material . no matter the cache of ammo you have now never hurts to pick up what you can here & there.

Tony, didn’t see your post about obtaining Bartering materials, I don’t guess it hurts to mention it twice ...:D
 
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OK, so who has found a good ammo dealer that offers cheap prices and reasonable shipping?

Tony, you mentioned that you found one. Care to share?
 
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