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How Much Ammo Is Enough For When Things Get Really Bad?
ammoman.com ^ | 3/4/2020 | Kevin Creighton

Posted on 03/04/2020 1:31:12 PM PST by rktman

In December 2019, the first cases of coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, were reported in the Wuhan province of mainland China. Despite the efforts of the Chinese government and other agencies, the disease spread around the world. Public health officials reported cases on every continent. Coronavirus has become a global pandemic, and it has already impacted on the global economy. This, in turn, can radically affect our lives here in the United States. Gun owners remember how guns and ammo were hard to find because of the political climate at the time. What will happen if it’s a pandemic that affects our ammo supply? What gear will be affected? As we here at Ammoman are in the ammo business, we’ll be looking at how a pandemic might affect your access to ammo. How much ammo do you need for a SHTF* scenario where the supply chain breaks down? How might it affect your ability to buy ammo and enjoy the shooting sports? Let’s take a look.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2a; ammo; banglist; chat; kaba; prepper; preppers; shtf
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To: Roccus

I don’t think it worked out on Fear the Walking Dead, but when the yacht captain started kissing another dude, I didn’t stick around to find out.


81 posted on 03/04/2020 3:01:38 PM PST by Rastus
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To: AlaskaErik

To alter a quote from a retired general....’I never knew a soldier that could shoot 40,000 times before he got shot himself’.


82 posted on 03/04/2020 3:09:05 PM PST by 728b (Never cry over something that can not cry over you.)
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To: rktman

83 posted on 03/04/2020 3:09:06 PM PST by PROCON (Molon Labe)
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To: PROCON

Bet your ass. Uh, so to speak. :-)


84 posted on 03/04/2020 3:10:53 PM PST by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: polymuser
The only sensible reply I've read.
I was going to reply,
until your barrel melts, or
until nature calls, or
until you pass out from exhaustion.
As I believe in making every shot count.
I'll be happy to live through the first clip.
85 posted on 03/04/2020 3:13:26 PM PST by Falcon4.0
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To: Falcon4.0

The other thing is buried waterproof stashes along a route outa there. Water, energy bars, 1st aid kit, t.p., poncho, etc.


86 posted on 03/04/2020 3:18:24 PM PST by polymuser (It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and so few by deceit. Noel Coward)
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To: vetvetdoug

You can buy ammo boxes …… military surplus and new ones also


87 posted on 03/04/2020 3:18:30 PM PST by DOC44
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To: rktman

this question has been asked as long as I’ve been aware... the answer is quite simple... 10,000 rnds. if you cant beat them back with this, and then acquire your re-supply from the dead, then chances are youre dead, and you dont want to leave the conqueror with much... js an old mans cent and a half...


88 posted on 03/04/2020 3:26:39 PM PST by sit-rep
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To: rktman

From Bring Back Democracy website/chatroom:

declare domestic terrorism in the form of mass shootings a national emergency and instruct Homeland security to arrest right wing extemists and take away their weapoons.... arrest those who make hate speeches ... Support the 1st amendment with no exceptions for hate speech and to support the 2d amendment with no exception for ownership of automatic rifles by right wing extremists I will not tolerate.

Jini Ellyne, the moderator/owner of one of the most influential Democrat sites, Bring Back Democracy in the mission statement for the site.


89 posted on 03/04/2020 3:30:10 PM PST by spintreebob
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To: Brooklyn Attitude

There’s the rub.

You could have a lot of ammo and get taken out early.

OTOH, you could die early because you didn’t have sufficient ammo.

All battle plans go out the window once the battle starts. But one thing you don’t use as the basis of your battle plan is: I’m gonna die early, so no use being prepared.


90 posted on 03/04/2020 3:31:21 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s........you weren't really there)
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To: right way right
Dang!

I've seen ammo (e.g., 22 LR) from the 1940s and '50s make a great *ka-blam!* (or actually, "crack. . . wwwwohhhh!") as if it had been bought yesterday.

Looked as if it was always stored very dry.

91 posted on 03/04/2020 3:37:15 PM PST by SamuraiScot (am)
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To: rktman

“ Knows what? The fewer people that are aware of what you got, the better.”

Only you and your therapist should know.


92 posted on 03/04/2020 3:44:08 PM PST by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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To: dpetty121263
Realize many can’t but they had better leave before it gets bad...

...and go where?

93 posted on 03/04/2020 3:44:55 PM PST by Roccus (Prima di ogni altra cosa, siate armati!)
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To: griffin

A big sign saying your ex wife lives here should do just as well.


94 posted on 03/04/2020 3:46:26 PM PST by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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To: rktman

Assuming you plan to have enough ammo, what is anyone planning to do with the bodies?

Fend off one aggressor a day for a week and you’ve got a lot of shoveling to do.


95 posted on 03/04/2020 3:46:36 PM PST by KrisKrinkle (Blessed be those who know the depth and breadth of ignorance. Cursed be those who don't.)
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To: waterhill
TMI But very funny!!! 😂
96 posted on 03/04/2020 3:51:35 PM PST by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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To: setter

Why millionaires and government VIPs are traveling to Antarctica.


97 posted on 03/04/2020 3:52:38 PM PST by ez ("Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton)
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To: jetson

“ What is the next move?”

Greet them with outstretched arms. Don’t forget to carrry extra mags.


98 posted on 03/04/2020 3:54:57 PM PST by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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To: TMN78247

Will they let you keep your guns? Think I will keep mine and head for the hills.
Thank you for your service.


99 posted on 03/04/2020 3:59:32 PM PST by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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To: rktman

Enough to burn out each barrel you own.

That said, consider how many round you’d realistically fire in earnest before situation offs you (statistically, including 2 standard deviations). Plan accordingly, spend remainder elsewhere.


100 posted on 03/04/2020 4:00:33 PM PST by ctdonath2 (* - Interesting how those so interested in workERS are so disinterested in workING.)
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