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Ammo Costs Continue to Rise As Potential Shortage Builds

Gasoline prices may be falling, but ammunition prices are rising. Take your gas savings and add a few boxes of ammo to your survival stockpile.
This is my Kimber CDS9, a very compact double-stack 1911-style firearm. After the break-in period, it will become my EDC gun, replacing my Glock 48.

I Trade my Glock for a New EDC Gun

After carrying a Glock since the 1990s, Pete upgrades to a double-stack mini-1911 with a better trigger and an optic.
9mm ammunition

AAC Ammo Halts Production

AAC announced they are pausing ammunition production for approximately a year due to a lack of powder.
A selection of the .22LR ammunition Pete has accumulated over the years.

My Pursuit of .22LR Ammo Over the Years

I was going to order 500 CCI subsonic .22 rounds, but the cost of shipping was so high it increased my total cost by...
An ultrasonic cleanser is a great way to clean dirty gun parts.

Why this is a Good Time to Stack Ammo

Ammunition is decently priced with good availability, something that may change closer to the election or if the U.S. goes to war.
A couple old cases of .223 ammo from Pete's ammo locker.

Ammo Shortages? Not Here, Not Yet

Everyone says the 5.56 shortage is coming, and there are reports that most distributors are sold out. Locally, we have ammo available, but for how long?
Stacks of ammo cans

Running out of Ammunition

The Russians are running low on missiles. The Ukrainians are running out of artillery shells. Will you run out of rifle ammo after the SHTF?

Prepper News Update August 2

Shortages, old and new, are in the news again. You wont' believe what they predict will be the next thing that's running low.
Stacks of different calibers and brands of ammunition

We Shop 7 Gun Stores Seeking Better Prices

I've heard ammo prices are dropping and the shortage is over, but is that true? I stop by gun stores during a road trip to check it out.
Grocery store shelf picked clean. Photo by Isaiah Villar on Unsplash.

Three Reasons to Stock Up Early

Some say its never too late to start prepping, and that's generally true. But start now; there are some advantages to beating the rush.