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Ammo Sales Surge Amid Fears Of Pandemic-Induced Chaos
Breitbart ^ | 3-7-2020 | Awr Hawkins

Posted on 03/07/2020 4:48:20 AM PST by blam

Ammunition sales are surging amid fears of pandemic-induced lawlessness and disorder as the coronavirus threatens the United States.

PR Newswire reports online ammunition retailer Ammo.com has seen a 410 percent increased in .40 caliber handgun ammo sales since February 23, 2020. They have seen a 194 percent increase in .223 (AR-15 amm0) sales, 101 percent increase in 9mm ammo sales, and a 95 percent increase in the sale of 12 gauge shells.

The sales of other calibers and types of ammunition have increased as well.

On February 28, 2020, the Washington Examiner reported that “preppers” were buying up rifles and pistols and seeking safe havens where they could hide out should a pandemic strike.

Hyatt Guns’ Justin Anderson spoke to the spike in ammunition and firearm sales, saying, “I’ve seen a notable spike in the purchase of bulk ammo, which is usually a barometer of people’s fear in these types of situations.”

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ammo; coronavirus; covid19; marshalllaw; pandemic; quarantine

1 posted on 03/07/2020 4:48:21 AM PST by blam
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2 posted on 03/07/2020 4:51:28 AM PST by xp38
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3 posted on 03/07/2020 4:54:32 AM PST by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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Oh no! I don't have any ammo or food. Or any type of a plan at all.

Please elect Bernie 'cause I need someone to take care of me....

4 posted on 03/07/2020 4:58:20 AM PST by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again".)
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It’s a virus epidemic not the zombie apocalypse for Pete sake. But on the other hand, it’s always good to buy more ammo.


5 posted on 03/07/2020 5:03:45 AM PST by DeplorablePaul (s)
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Clemenza: Forget the guns, I’m stocking up on canoli.


6 posted on 03/07/2020 5:09:31 AM PST by duckman ( Not tired of winning!)
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Don’t forget mattresses!


7 posted on 03/07/2020 5:19:31 AM PST by xp38
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And LOTS of clean underwear.


8 posted on 03/07/2020 5:24:01 AM PST by oldasrocks (Heavily Medicated for your Protection.)
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Coronavirus: Aussie police call for calm after toilet paper tussle in supermarket
9 posted on 03/07/2020 5:24:23 AM PST by blam
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What’s the deal
With TP???


10 posted on 03/07/2020 5:53:39 AM PST by Big Red Badger (Despised by the Despicable!)
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Purell for $400? U.S. Lawmaker Urges Amazon to Tamp Down Price Gouging
11 posted on 03/07/2020 5:59:19 AM PST by Daffynition (*Mega Dittoes and Mega Prayers* & :))
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12 posted on 03/07/2020 6:01:04 AM PST by Daffynition (*Mega Dittoes and Mega Prayers* & :))
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You need to stock up on ammo and guns instead of TP. With the weapons you can always get what you need.


13 posted on 03/07/2020 6:11:34 AM PST by HighSierra5
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Stocking up for Corona Zombies?


14 posted on 03/07/2020 6:25:47 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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Stocking up for Corona Zombies?


15 posted on 03/07/2020 6:25:47 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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16 posted on 03/07/2020 6:32:43 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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I’d swear that’s
Robin Williams!


17 posted on 03/07/2020 8:50:31 AM PST by Big Red Badger (Despised by the Despicable!)
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The Fisher King


18 posted on 03/07/2020 11:42:49 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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