Believe it or not, it is possible to do a few things wrong in this regard. No, I’m not going to tell you that you should own a particular type of gun, or that you should stockpile X number of rounds of ammo. Everyone has their own opinion on that and mine is no more valid than anyone else’s.
Is it a good idea to stockpile ammo?
Stockpiling guns and ammo is good. But just because you’re stockpiling guns and ammo doesn’t mean that you’re doing it right. Believe it or not, it is possible to do a few things wrong in this regard. No, I’m not going to tell you that you should own a particular type of gun, or that you should stockpile X number of rounds of ammo.
Do you have to have ammo for both guns?
Sharing ammo will save you money and help ensure that you have enough for both guns in a time of crisis. My EDC pistol is a .45. I carry that because I’m working under the assumption that if I ever have to face off against a criminal, they’ll either be high on drugs or adrenalin.
Is there such thing as moisture proof ammo?
Storage Believe it or not, ammo isn’t moisture-proof. While it would seem that it should be, with everything crimped tightly together, it isn’t. The only ammo I know of which is made to be moisture-proof is military ammo, which has shellac over the primer]
What should you do during an ammo shortage?
You should consider your options during an ammo shortage like this, including switching from hard-to-find calibers like 9mm to something more readily available for practice and recreation. My first point is, do not get frustrated. Ammunition is out there, a lot of it actually. The place to start is with a plan.
When did the supply of ammo go down?
Short answer is supply and demand. People started hoarding during the start of the pandemic in March 2020 along with millions of new gun owners who also needed ammo. Popular 5.56 and .223 Ammo. Then came the protests and civil unrest in June which further depleted sales.
