Gun owners sharing ammo

[jbrooks19]

IMO we fellow gun owners should be sharing ammo instead of hoarding it, I mean do some of us really NEED 10,000rds of .22 while other struggle to find a box? I needed to vent a little... Ok, I think I'm done.. Or at least when you go to sell it, put a fair price on it and not sell all of it to one buyer but instead split it up between a couple people.. Anyone agree?

 

[chezuki]

In before accusations of Socialism.

 

[minx]

I've suspended all new purchases until the market can supply 10,000 rounds to the new gun owners. They need to learn the joys of hording. My only regrets are that I did not buy more when I could.

 

[K_W]

I sold a 50 box of Federal 9mm target ammo to a co-worker for cost plus the gas money I used to find it. I bought it for $12.97 + tax and sold for $15.

I won't likely be able to replace it anytime soon and I only have 350 rounds of 9mm left.

 

[mbills2223]

In before accusations of Socialism.

Couldn't let you down...

 

[singlesix]

"Fair Price" ... please provide your method for determining it.

 

[38special]

You wouldn't be saying this if you "hoarded" the ammo when it was available everywhere.

I don't feel bad for planning.

 

[dragun762]

Ive been able to puchase ammo at my local walmart in 7.62 , 9mm, and 223. It is trickling back but you have to check often and early. luckily i have 3 walmarts within 10 miles of my home. 22 is ever elusive. now i am not shooting at all until the market catches up with demand. patience is key

 

[shibumiseeker]

IMO we fellow gun owners should be sharing ammo instead of hoarding it, I mean do some of us really NEED 10,000rds of .22 while other struggle to find a box? I needed to vent a little... Ok, I think I'm done.. Or at least when you go to sell it, put a fair price on it and not sell all of it to one buyer but instead split it up between a couple people.. Anyone agree?

No.

And the reason why is up until three months ago there was a glut of ammo on the market and convincing people to buy more than one box at a time was pissing in the wind. Now the folks who couldn't be bothered to prepare are crying because they can't easily obtain what is in essence a nonessential for 99.99% of the people out there.

A lack of proper planning on your part does not constitute and emergency on my part.

Oh, and 10k .22lr is my EMERGENCY stash, not my working inventory.

 

[mbills2223]

No.

And the reason why is up until three months ago there was a glut of ammo on the market and convincing people to buy more than one box at a time was pissing in the wind. Now the folks who couldn't be bothered to prepare are crying because they can't easily obtain what is in essence a nonessential for 99.99% of the people out there.

A lack of proper planning on your part does not constitute and emergency on my part.

Oh, and 10k .22lr is my EMERGENCY stash, not my working inventory.

You must be one of them thar doomsday preppers like I saw on the TV!

 

[shibumiseeker]

You must be one of them thar doomsday preppers like I saw on the TV!

I know the font was purple (sorta), but I never understand why it's acceptable to put money in the bank but not supplies in the storage. Can't eat money.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I suggest buying a pellet gun and a box of tissues.

 

[mbills2223]

I know the font was purple (sorta), but I never understand why it's acceptable to put money in the bank but not supplies in the storage. Can't eat money.

 

[Never A Victim]

No, I don't have a reason to "give" or "share" any ammo with you.

Consider this a small test. And it looks like you failed.

 

[hornadylnl]

IMO we fellow gun owners should be sharing ammo instead of hoarding it, I mean do some of us really NEED 10,000rds of .22 while other struggle to find a box? I needed to vent a little... Ok, I think I'm done.. Or at least when you go to sell it, put a fair price on it and not sell all of it to one buyer but instead split it up between a couple people.. Anyone agree?

No, I don't agree but this fellow does.

 

[Bapak2ja]

There are two sides to the coin: The Ant and the Grasshopper.

The Ant. Asking another to share is communism and socialism. So do not ask your fellow Americans, Hoosiers, or INGOers for help. They planned ahead, bought extra, and they are prepared. Those 10k rounds are essential to their survival, and they owe you nothing. You were too stupid to see this coming and too lazy to prepare, so do without. Friendship ends when it comes to sharing. Bottom line. It is every man for himself. Neighbors and civilization be damned.

The Grasshopper. Who needs 10k of .22LR anyway? A thousand rounds is enough for anyone, or at most 2k. We should collect those in excess and share them on the basis of a rationing system we set up together. Further, when we go to the range, we should donate an amount equal to what we use on that visit to a fund for those who are unable to participate in the shooting practice or sports. Then those who do not have ammo can pick up a box and enjoy some shooting.

Anyone read the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Little House on the Prairie series? Remember the big snow storm? Someone managed to make the trip to obtain wheat flour (if I recall the story correctly) and brought back a good supply. The store owner got control of it. I can't remember if he paid for the supply or how it happened, but the stock was deemed his property. He offered it for sale at exorbitant prices, famine prices. Folks got upset. Much debate ensued. Somebody asked Charles Ingalls what he thought. Ingalls commented (my paraphrase based on a fading memory of the story), that the shopkeeper was free to do as he wanted with his goods. It was his right. But it was also the right of the citizens of the town to remember what he did after the snow melted and the normal supply of goods was available.

Fascinating study in human nature, values, world view. Microcosm of the Republican-Democratic debate. Very enlightening discussion.

 

[hornadylnl]

There are two sides to the coin: The Ant and the Grasshopper.

The Ant. Asking another to share is communism and socialism. So do not ask your fellow Americans, Hoosiers, or INGOers for help. They planned ahead, bought extra, and they are prepared. Those 10k rounds are essential to their survival, and they owe you nothing. You were too stupid to see this coming and too lazy to prepare, so do without. Friendship ends when it comes to sharing. Bottom line. It is every man for himself. Neighbors and civilization be damned.

The Grasshopper. Who needs 10k of .22LR anyway? A thousand rounds is enough for anyone, or at most 2k. We should collect those in excess and share them on the basis of a rationing system we set up together. Further, when we go to the range, we should donate an amount equal to what we use on that visit to a fund for those who are unable to participate in the shooting practice or sports. Then those who do not have ammo can pick up a box and enjoy some shooting.

Anyone read the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Little House on the Prairie series? Remember the big snow storm? Someone managed to make the trip to obtain wheat flour (if I recall the story correctly) and brought back a good supply. The store owner got control of it. I can't remember if he paid for the supply or how it happened, but the stock was deemed his property. He offered it for sale at exorbitant prices, famine prices. Folks got upset. Much debate ensued. Somebody asked Charles Ingalls what he thought. Ingalls commented (my paraphrase based on a fading memory of the story), that the shopkeeper was free to do as he wanted with his goods. It was his right. But it was also the right of the citizens of the town to remember what he did after the snow melted and the normal supply of goods was available.

Fascinating study in human nature, values, world view. Microcosm of the Republican-Democratic debate. Very enlightening discussion.

When Obama tells Joe the plumber that he wants to spread the wealth around, it's socialism. But when ill prepared gun owners demand others spread their wealth around, it isn't socialism.

 

[nascarfantoo]

I had what I thought was decent inventory before the "rush". But that proved to be wrong. I am not asking anyone to share their supplies with me without an agreed upon compensation. If it is too much I just will not pay.

That's part of life. We can't have everything we want. Sometimes we just have to deal with it. A lesson my parents taught me and one I tried to pass on to my kids.

I have been actually increasing my inventory on some ammo over the past few weeks. Not been easy. Took a lot of web searching and some lucky timing. But it has been possible.

 

[Bapak2ja]

When Obama tells Joe the plumber that he wants to spread the wealth around, it's socialism. But when ill prepared gun owners demand others spread their wealth around, it isn't socialism.

As I said, fascinating study because of what it reveals about personal value systems and world view.

 

[lon]

Maybe this whole ammo shortage thing might be thought of as a little warning or premonition of possible shortages of even more important things (food, water)to come in the future??? Kind of like a useful, non-lifethreatening learning experience???



















Naaaa!! Put the tin foil down and carry on as usual.