why "stock up/hoard ammo" ?

[soldier24]

Just wondering why people buy 1,000's of rounds or 5,000-10,000 + rounds of ammo for each gun they own? If you are an active shooter I understand. If you are preparing for some up rising and have a 2nd safe house I understand for that can be a good place to stay save and be ok. Many people keep hundreds of thousands of rounds in their own homes. I wonder why? If TEOTWAWKI you won't be able to stay at home, the government will be looking for us (you) since they know you have guns, ammo etc. And what if you are in a position to fire upon police or government agencies? You differently won't be able to stay in your own home. I find if TEOTWAWKI you will need to be on the move and or living in a different safe house constantly on the move so you're not found. My main question is why have a HUGE stock pile of ammo? Wouldn't it be smarter to have a basic combat load? ( one or two pistols main rifle and enough ammo to fight and then move easier back to the save house?) . Even though the load payout will be different for what each person can carry and what firearm they carry if you are on the move or going into hiding? I find that most of the ammo will have to be left behind in the event if it's in your house or basement.

hopefully this made sense and I can get a better understanding on why people file their closets with ammo. I am not a "prepper and I don't have a stock pile". but I have enough ammo to move out with and to defend myself on the move.

thanks guys.

[JediSkipdogg]

I have a pile because during the next ammo crisis, I want to be able to still shoot. I think last year I shot maybe 500 rounds all spring and summer because prices were sky high and reloading components were hard to find. I want to survive another recession of ammo and still go out and have some fun.

[Mindbender14]

Cost. Same reason I buy macaroni and cheese when it's on sale.

ETA: Ammo rarely drops in price. We're seeing some drops now in 5.56 and 7.62 because of the rush during the panic of '12-'13.

[soldier24]

I have a pile because during the next ammo crisis, I want to be able to still shoot. I think last year I shot maybe 500 rounds all spring and summer because prices were sky high and reloading components were hard to find. I want to survive another recession of ammo and still go out and have some fun.

I can understand that. hopefully that won't happen any time soon. Most people I read about buying large amounts of ammo is because of government taking over or end of the world type stuff.

[Tweed Ring]

I choose to so stockpile as it's simply my right as an American to spend and/or invest my money in any legal manner I choose.

My dentist stockpiles antique cars, and no one seems to care.

[TSiWRX]

Zombies, you forgot about zombies!!!!

[soldier24]

Zombies, you forgot about zombies!!!!

[Klingon00]

Billions of pixels have died in prepper discussion forums about TEOTWAWKI scenarios, what to prepare for, what disaster is coming, what precisely will or will not happen.

The only thing anyone can agree on is nobody can completely agree and many feel it's best to prepare for a wide range of possibilities.

Soldier24, you say you aren't a prepper but seem awfully confident about what exactly will happen if TEOTWAWKI. I wish I were as confident as you about what to prepare for. Would help me rest a whole lot easier knowing exactly what I can expect to happen in the future.

[soldier24]

Billions of pixels have died in prepper discussion forums about TEOTWAWKI scenarios, what to prepare for, what disaster is coming, what precisely will or will not happen.

The only thing anyone can agree on is nobody can completely agree and many feel it's best to prepare for a wide range of possibilities.

Soldier24, you say you aren't a prepper but seem awfully confident about what exactly will happen if TEOTWAWKI. I wish I were as confident as you about what to prepare for. Would help me rest a whole lot easier knowing exactly what I can expect to happen in the future.

Not sure what TEOTWAWKI is? Also not saying I am confident as at. But I am confident enough to know I won't be carrying 5K rounds as I am going from place to place with survival gear if there is a war or zombies.

[Tweed Ring]

That's the difference. If everything goes sideways, I'm not running into the woods, and living off the land. I'm going to hunker down, and deal with it. Ammo is good for my security; it's also trade goods. I don't intend to haul it - rather - I intend to protect it.

Just prior to Y2K, my staff and my peers were in a meeting. All these people could talk about was what they were stockpiling if the world ended at year’s end. When it was my turn to share, I told them, ” I said: Bottled water and ammunition.” When asked, I said, “ I like bottled water, and with ammunition, I was sure my next door neighbors would make a ham sandwich for me, if I asked…” Couple of my guys who were prior service, military, just grinned at me.

[Aesinsp]

I like having some for a rainy day.. whatever that may bring.

[soldier24]

That's the difference. If everything goes sideways, I'm not running into the woods, and living off the land. I'm going to hunker down, and deal with it. Ammo is good for my security; it's also trade goods. I don't intend to haul it - rather - I intend to protect it.

Just prior to Y2K, my staff and my peers were in a meeting. All these people could talk about was what they were stockpiling if the world ended at year’s end. When it was my turn to share, I told them, ” I said: Bottled water and ammunition.” When asked, I said, “ I like bottled water, and with ammunition, I was sure my next door neighbors would make a ham sandwich for me, if I asked…” Couple of my guys who were prior service, military, just grinned at me.

Makes sense.

[Brian D.]

Not sure what TEOTWAWKI is?

"The End Of The World As We Know It."

[Mr. Glock]

At one time, way back in the 1970s and early 1980s, you used to have to register every box of ammo you bought. You'd go to the hardware store etc, buy a 50 pack or three of 22 LR and then sign the registry document (which was, in format, like signing a line on a form with 50 lines). So. your purchases were quite visible to anyone. And then show ID. No mail or UPS shipments. Not sure if there were overall purchase limits, but I think so.

I want to say the firearms act of 1986 dealt away with that system. But memory is a bit foggy...I wasn't a big shooter until the 1990s.

Many older people remember how fast GCA 68 changed the marketplace......

[lar1]

what if all your neighbor has is ammo and water? You guys may have to get together and split the next neighbors ham sandwich.