...then you have some extra ammo to play with at the range and food to eat. No loss.
“no loss” - exactly.
All your preps should be in the form of
“it’s gonna make my life better, if times get tough, or even if they don’t”. (ref: Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast)
That’s why a garden is superior to stored food (though you need SOME of the latter).
If you’re preparing for loss of grid, make sure that your preps help you out now and in the future with lower bills.