![]() ![]() In the past, I didn’t stock up on this, I just bought it when I needed it. This is the ammo I take to the range to kill paper targets and metal plates. In addition to my 1000 rounds per caliber, I have begun buying “shooting ammo”. Either way, those are the numbers that many folks feel comfortable with. (In most cases.) Some folks believe it should be 1000 rounds per gun. I subscribe to the theory of having AT LEAST 1000 rounds per caliber of firearm that you own. Be that 5 boxes or 5000 rounds, there really is no right or wrong answer. You should stockpile enough ammunition that you feel comfortable with, and that you can safely and securely store. This is a much debated question among preppers, and I have been asked that question a few times myself. (For more on what you can do to protect your 2nd amendment rights, click here!) How much ammo should I stockpile? So having the ammo now will help to protect you from that goal. I think for some anti gun politicians and media, their goal is to drive the price of ammo up so high that common, everyday law-abiding citizens will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Don’t think for a second that it will stop there! And California is passing laws requiring a background check (and a permit and fee) to purchase ammunition. Seattle has already passed a gun and ammo tax. Secondly, the anti-gun zealots have begun to attack our 2nd amendment rights by going after ammunition. So someday I can pass this along to my children, and it will retain and even gain in value. The price of ammo has only gone up, and I do not see that changing anytime in the future. The first is that ammo, when stored correctly, can last for at least a generation or more. “Well then, why do YOU stockpile ammo?” you might ask.Īctually, there are two reasons for this. So if you are anticipating dozens of gun battles in SHTF, ask yourself why? Why are you not practicing better OpSec? Why are you not trying to avoid gun fights? What can you do to make yourself more invisible and unnoticeable? How long do you think your gun battles will last? If you plan on them lasting for hundreds of rounds, ask yourself why? Why are you not disengaging and bugging out? None of them were carrying hundreds of rounds of ammo, and the Earps knew they were headed to a potential gun fight! One of America’s most famous gun fight, the Shootout at the Ok Corral, lasted about 30 seconds and had 31 rounds fired by the 9 people involved. In reality, most gun battles last between 3-10 seconds and less than 10 rounds are fired. Third, the majority of gun fights (outside of protracted military engagements) do not last that long, nor do they have that many rounds fired. If you practice OpSec, you can greatly reduce the likelihood of having to engage in gun battles. You do this by practicing OpSec and having a plan for it. In a true WROL/SHTF event, you should be trying to avoid conflicts and running gun battles. And the greater the risk you put those close to you. The more often you get into gun battles, the greater your risk of being injured or killed. Rambo is Hollywood fiction, and bullets do not discriminate. ![]() It also leads to the potential destruction of vital gear and equipment. “an over eagerness to engage in violent conflict runs the risks of unintended collateral damage, injury and/or death to you and loved ones. Second, even if there is a WROL event, you must remember that the more often you engage in armed conflict, the greater your chances of being hit/killed by return fire. The complete collapse of society as we know it is at the FAR end of the “possibility spectrum”. But keep in mind that the more extreme an event, the less likely it is to occur. I’m not saying that it can’t or won’t happen someday. If you stockpile thousands of rounds of ammunition because you anticipate a WROL (Without Rule Of Law) event where you will be engaging in dozens of gun battles, you might want to reconsider your plans.įirst, the chances of a TEOTWAWKI (The End Of The World As We Know It) event are slim. So let’s jump right in! Why should I stockpile ammo? I’ll look at the reasons why you should stockpile, I’ll dispel some myths about stockpiling ammo, and I’ll give you some hints and tips on how to do it. Maybe I should have written this first, but regardless, here it is. Now, I want to discuss building your stockpile of ammo. If you missed it, be sure to check it out by clicking here. Previously, I discussed how to protect your ammo storage long-term. ![]()
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