[Ancesthntr]

1. I was talking about a SHTF event, in which walking into your local sporting goods store would be just about your only option (and at that, not for long).

2. I know all about the better prices online. 2 disadvantages to that are: a) Now “they” know what you bought, and when; and b) you aren’t supporting your local gun shop (not your Academy’s and such), where lots of gunsmithing is done. Many have closed over the years, victims of e-commerce and big box stores, just like many other mom & pop stores. There’s a certain value to having many small gun shops vs. just a few big places.

[Elderberry]

I gave up years ago purchasing ammo locally. I still (I don't know why) purchase some meager reloading supplies locally.

I reload for all my rifles, and my son reloads for the pistols with his Dillon.

What ammo I purchase is usually in case lots.

Don't worry about me when SHTF.

[Durus]

In a real SHTF event, at least in my mind, local stores aren’t going to be an option.