Hoarding is getting to me!

[JRWhit]

I must be missing something.
I have had zero problem with the current run on ammo. I like a lot of fellow posters here have plenty on hand just from the regular rotation of my inventory.
I haven't been hurt by the mad rush on things just inconvenienced a little.
It is very clear me, that the O.P. does not refer to me, nor to others who made an early decision to prepare long before this occurred. The reference is to people who in last minute irrational panic mode, are ready to push all others out of there way so that everything on that shelf belongs to them and no one else.
I don't feel assaulted by the O.P. and I guess I don't understand why so many others do, unless they are the ones shoving to make sure they get all 20 boxes.
That has nothing to do with being prepared, only lack there of and a last minute panic, and that is what the O.P. is talking about. I don't suggest to keep people from doing such things, but just point out that certain events have a way of showing someones true colors.

To second what was already said, this thread has fallen flat. One side keeps arguing that being prepared is a good thing, and the other side arguing that,that is not what we are talking about. I vote close it.

 

[Queen_of_Thunder]

The rushing to clear the shelves is over. I'm betting most sellers of ammo are doing what my local sellers are doing and that is limiting the sale to 1 box in each caliber or like Academy one box each in 3 calibers as the max purchase. As far being prepared buying a box a day of 223/556 nets you 600 rounds and a box of 45acp in 50 count boxes nets you 1500 rounds.
So people need to quit complaining and deal with it. Granted you can't geg it in one visit but over a short period of time you will have your ammo for the shooting season.. I will end on that note and leave to make my daily ammo purchases from Academy and the LGS.

 

[LordDunsany]

I have experienced zero problems with the latest panic run on ammo and firearms. I took this as an opportunity to sell off an accumulation of firearms and matching ammunition to those who were willing to pay the current market price for them.

This money was used to make home improvements and stock up on other necessities, against an uncertain future.

Hoarder? Not at all. All my things were purchased over many years, usually at bargain prices. Likewise with the ammo. I have 'shared the wealth' so to say, and enabled persons who otherwise would never have gotten AK's to have them. Likewise, they also had access to plenty of my ammo and mags.

It all depends on how you look at it. Most have seen this panic buying as a bad thing. I saw it as an opportunity. Not only did I enable several people to get things they wanted, I made new friends in the process.

In summary, I have no sympathy for those who, for whatever reason, didn't take prudent precautions during normal times, and find themselves caught short now. Everyone has had equal access to news of current events, and ample stocks of all varieties of goods have been available. To not use common sense and foresight is inexcusable, especially in these times of unstable government and irrational and illogical legislators.

 

[exbrit49]

Final post from Exbrit 0n this subject

Thanks to those of you that even offered to help out with some .22. Your messages and responses show what the shooting sport used to be and still is for quite a lot of us. Although we did not accept the offers, It meant a great deal to us.
Unfortunately, I left this post open on my computer and my wife read every post. She was dumbfounded at some of the responses and informed me that she does not want to shoot anymore. She was very clear in her reasoning. She said that too many of the responses did not represent the shooting community that we had grown to love and allied with over the years.
She went on to state that if this is what the sport has become for some, She wants no part of it.
I did manage to trade a friend some 38s for some .22 but she insists she will not shoot again. Having been maried to her for 46 years i know her pretty well, She probably wont!
When I wrote the original post I admitted that I had plenty of other calibers on hand as well as components, BSA1 especially, came right back and asked when I was going to shoot it, Had he taken the time to read my earlier posts, I stated that I shoot twice a week and rotate my ammo continously. I took BSA1 posts personally and I felt that he protested to loudly, I wonder if he fits that definition of Hoarder? I guess at this point I dont really care. I think my wifes comments are still ringing in my ears too loudly. We are both on our pensions and we restock as we are able to. While we are not poor, we do watch our budgets.
I also stated, I had never really kept big stocks of .22 on hand as it had never been a problem to obtain in this area as she was the only one that shoots it. We always had 8 weeks supply So yes I am guilty of negligence in securing a good supply of ammo for her and our twice weekly shooting sessions. That I owned up to up front.
I keep about a 5 to 6 month supply of all the other calibers I shoot on hand. I consider that plenty. But then thats just me. Each to his own
But I digress, Im pretty thick skinned but the wife isnt and seeing the dismay on her face after she read the posts, and her not wanting to shoot again really hurt.
Enough said. I will not be reading this post again.
In fact I probably wont read any of the General posts again, instead I will continue to read the revolver section, Black powder and reloading sections

To all the real sports out there, Have fun and keep them in the black.