I have found that the smaller gun shops in my area are quite accommodating. They take names and tell you in advance when their shipments are coming in.
The bigger stores (Cabelas, Bass Pro and Gander Mountain) just chuckle. But the little mom& pop stores seem willing to take care of the little guy.
Of course, in return, I’m spending a few bucks more for that new Taurus “pocket gun” for the wife, but if they take care of me, what’s another 10%?
Our small gun shop had some .22 long lifle, but it is $6/ box of 50.