Why is there a shortage of 22 caliber ammunition?

The ongoing ammo shortage is not the result of any single issue. It stems from several social, economic, and political events in the United States and worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic, the George Floyd protests, and the 2020 US presidential elections have contributed to the shortage.

Is there a shortage of 22LR ammo?

Many news stations reported a growing shortage of . 22LR ammo. One of the most popular and common, and cheapest -calibers of ammo for hunters and target shooters alike, CNN reports that . 22LR ammo is in short supply these days.

Is .22 ammo still being made?

22 shells are in short supply, reported CBS. Interviewing one supplier, CBS reported that while as recently as a couple of years ago it was still possible to buy . 22-caliber ammunition “by the pallet-load… now they’re putting restrictions on how much you can get and how you get that ammo.” They still are.

How much does 22LR ammo cost?

Even worse, popular online guns ‘n’ ammo website AIM Surplus advertises several varieties of .22LR rifle ammunition for sale — but most are high-end .22 variants costing $0.20-a-round and up. Meanwhile, .22 ammo selling for under the $0.12 price point remains largely sold out.

Is the 22 rimfire ammo supply crunch back?

Despite a temporary respite in the availability of some calibers of ammunition circa mid-2015, American Rifleman now reports that the supply crunch is back. As of November 2015 at least, “.22 rimfire ammunition has evaporated again.”

Is there a shortage of 22-caliber ammo?

In 2014, CBS News spotlighted a growing shortage of .22-caliber ammunition — a shortage that continues to this day. “One of the most popular and common” — and cheapest — calibers of ammo for hunters and target shooters alike, .22 shells are in short supply, reported CBS.

Does Wal-Mart sell 22 ammo?

Wal-Mart lifted the restriction on most calibers of ammo in 2014 but kept it in place for .22 ammo. Other retailers have similar restrictions. And even when .22 ammo is obtainable, it costs more than it used to. Historically, .22 ammo retailed for about $0.05 a round.