Ammunition Sales Soar in Response to Coronavirus Panic

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Recent analysis shows that online ammunition retailer, Ammo.com, has seen a significant increase in conversions and sales since February 23, 2020. The company reports that this surge corresponds with the public concern regarding the COVID-19 virus. According to Google Trends, starting on February 23, American interest over time (the site's measurement matrix) of the term "coronavirus" has quadrupled, increasing from 22 to 100.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ammu..._jtzBj6jB9gg1PRUjLSP8kz6dvZsR--Nh7ye_Hv2163wP
 
yeah SGammo shipping times got extended a bit I noticed. More ammo sales is a good thing IMO.
 
Railsplitter said:
Do people think they'll be able to shoot and stop the coronavirus or something?
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They're gonna use the ammo to grab the last bottle of Purell.
 
Railsplitter said:
Do people think they'll be able to shoot and stop the coronavirus or something?
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No, but what happens when Police, Fire, and public servants/order keepers all call in sick at the same time? They have families too. Might need to play Rooftop Korean before long. That's the theory anyway. I know it's really just a case of the sniffles that has the potential to save Social Security if a good chunk of the elderly succumb.
 
Amp Mangum said:
I'm surprised at a 410% increase in demand for 40 S&W.
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If I had to guess, I think it probably has to do more with the fact that .40 cal sales were considerably lower than all the others, so it doesn't take as much to tick up an impressive increase. From what I have been able to tell, .40 popularity is on the decline, so sales were probably sluggish, and a recent number of people saying "Ya know...I aint fed my .40 in a while...may need to buy a few extra boxes" was enough to show an impressive spike.
 
Congratulations neighbors...you're #1 !



"Ammo.com said that four states saw an increase in sales greater than 100 percent. At the top of the list was North Carolina, which saw an increase of 179 percent, followed by Georgia with an increase of 169 percent".
 
While it is possible it might contribute to an increase in sales what about the fact the weather is warming up and possibly people want to start shooting more. Iā€™d like to see trends from previous years ... compare periods cycles not just previous weeks.
 
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JustKeepSwimming said:
Congratulations neighbors...you're #1 !



"Ammo.com said that four states saw an increase in sales greater than 100 percent. At the top of the list was North Carolina, which saw an increase of 179 percent, followed by Georgia with an increase of 169 percent".
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This fills me with pride
 
Timfoilhat said:
No, but what happens when Police, Fire, and public servants/order keepers all call in sick at the same time? They have families too. Might need to play Rooftop Korean before long. That's the theory anyway. I know it's really just a case of the sniffles that has the potential to save Social Security if a good chunk of the elderly succumb.
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My 10.5" pistol will suddenly self identify as a 10.5" rifle.
 
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fieldgrade said:
And that wasnā€™t even counting the brazilian rounds you reload every spring.
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I like to think that if everyone's trying to keep up with the Jones's, then if I increase my rounds fired count that everyone will to. Therefore I am party responsible for that statistic.
 
Darkhorse said:
Ah just keep plenty of 100 proof or above set back
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yep all that rockgut Vodka that is sold cheap like Popov Burnetts etc. $15 for a half-gallon.......perfect application. Mix it 60/40 with aloe vera and you can get close to a gallon of the crap for under $25
 
Ikarus1 said:
Maybe I should put that extra case of M855 up for grabs for $0.50 a round again circa summer 2016
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$.50 a round? I remember $1 a round at the Hickory gun show.

Starkherz199 said:
Perhaps people are afraid that the Corona virus will cripple the economy, making the conditions right for Trump to absorb the blame and therefore lose the election.
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Significant economic impact is something I've thought about. Not just because of direct issues here in the US, but it's already had a global impact on supply chain. But, the worse part is not the actual impact, but the fear and panic.
 
georgel said:
$.50 a round? I remember $1 a round at the Hickory gun show.


Significant economic impact is something I've thought about. Not just because of direct issues here in the US, but it's already had a global impact on supply chain. But, the worse part is not the actual impact, but the fear and panic.
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Fear...exactly. all news now is effectively psycho-drama.
 
I just bought 20 shares of OLN (Winchester ammo and others) it's way low right now.

Also Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE:VSTO) has the most diverse offerings for shooters. Under the VSTO umbrella, several brands of ammunition are sold, including Federal Premium, Alliant Powder, RCBS, CCI, Fusion, Speer Ammo, Speer Bullets, Estate Cartridge and Blazer. Blazer, in particular, is popular with shooters because of its cheaper aluminum casing.
 
OLN is dropping hard. What is it that you like about the company and its shares?
 
Really, if this thread is about prepping for the potential for things to get ugly something not yet mentioned is the possibility of a run on the banks. Might make a little sense to have a pile of dollars stuffed in the air gaps between rifles in the safe. If nothing happens, no loss. If things get a little ugly having a little wampum might be a decent plan.
 
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Timfoilhat said:
Really, if this thread is about prepping for the potential for things to get ugly something not yet mentioned is the possibility of a run on the banks. Might make a little sense to have a pile of dollars stuffed in the air gaps between rifles in the safe. If nothing happens, no loss. If things get a little ugly having a little wampum might be a decent plan.
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Iā€™m supposed to have gaps between the guns? :confused:
 
Amp Mangum said:
I'm surprised at a 410% increase in demand for 40 S&W.
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Just checked on Evan Marshall's site Stopping Power. Currently there a 22 state agencies using the .40. 12 using 9mm. The rest spread all over .357 Sig .45 acp. Obviously the 40's death is greatly exaggerated.
 
Timfoilhat said:
I know it's really just a case of the sniffles that has the potential to save Social Security if a good chunk of the elderly succumb.
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If I felt a little better, I'd probably be offended.
 
JT said:
If I felt a little better, I'd probably be offended.
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You've got to consider that China has a population problem, India has a population problem, and the USA has a population problem (relative to their socialized entitlement system)...it isn't popular to discuss, but put on your tinfoil thinking cap and consider who benefits from releasing a virus that seems custom tailored to be highly contagious for a long time in a carrier and lethal in older/weaker people. I don't believe this is the result of dirty people eating dirty animals.

I really don't intend to offend, rude as I may come off online. I may say things on occasion to get folks to consider the possibilities and repercussions that nobody is discussing. I have family that's vulnerable to this virus too. I'm not cheering on their demise.
 
As usual people are being fed fear thru media at an alarming rate and they are buying prepping items. Its just like a prediction of snow with milk, bread, and liquor. Anything consumable made abroad is at risk of having factories shutdown and cargo limited.

I have already been told repair parts out of China will be delayed and pricing will increase. Supply and demand.
 
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