Behind the U.S. ammo shortage as gun sales hit new records

Behind the U.S. ammo shortage as gun sales hit new records

CNBC’s Josh Lipton reports on the ammo shortage as gun sales reach new records. Stephen Gutowski, founder and editor of The Reload, joins to discuss. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi

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49 Comments

  1. Jung K on October 28, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    Pump and Dump
    Always report on last leg up
    Then dump on retail buys
    Literally dumped 2 days after



  2. Hatred on October 28, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    This isnt panic buying.. this is dumbshits price gouging.. gonna be discount bins of 9mm and 556 soon



  3. UP Rebel on October 28, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    Gun sales have risen higher for so long that the NBC Corp even has to acknowledge it finally.



  4. Jacob Marley on October 28, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    Democrats are so good for gun sales



  5. News Now Adirondacks Redux on October 28, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    Shyt Bags in the MSM.



  6. M W on October 28, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    That’s what I call timely reporting. By the way, the plaque pandemic in Europe is over. You might just want to report it.



  7. Mr. T on October 28, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    Always the demand for hunting and training rounds but the amount of new owners certainly drove demand with the current climate.



  8. Robert A on October 28, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Just come to Chicago the gangbangers got so much Ammo they shoot it all day and night long



  9. Big Guy on October 28, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Made new factory. More jobs.



  10. black flying fox on October 28, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Simple reverse psychology. Telling people they can’t have something makes them want it more. Take the bullets away and people will pay top dollar for them. If alcohol became illegal people would proceed to get drunker.



  11. STEVE P on October 28, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    It’s a violent world, it’s getting more violent and it’s probably going to be violent for the foreseeable future, so you have to be as well prepared for it as you can.



  12. StoshMN on October 28, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    I"m sorry but I dont believe this is a supply and demand issue alone. With this demand NO manufacturers are stepping up with expansion to make millions? I just found my first box of ammo in over 8 months available. Near twice the price and where was it made? The philipines? Ultra cheap crap.



  13. James Smith on October 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    been looking to find ammo and i jumped on
    https://omegaammostore.com/
    Email: sales@omegaammostore.com
    Phone: (330) 406-9846
    they are certified FFL dealers, they sell all possible ammunitions available including guns… fast delivery services they have 9mm, 223, 5.56, 300 blackouts etc
    You can contact them through their website below
    https://omegaammostore.com/
    Email: sales@omegaammostore.com
    Phone: (330) 406-9846



  14. ObYagTxha on October 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    How do a country arm it’s citizens without spending a single penny? THIS IS IT! Now any country that plan on invading US will have to consider twice before making the move because behind every blade of grass, there is not only one, but multiple guns with unlimited amounts of ammo.



  15. Steven Cheng on October 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Pretty sure I saw Fonzie, Danny and rest of the gang at the gun store.



  16. Jaden cruz on October 28, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    The government bought everything.



  17. Strauss on October 28, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    Arm yourself to the teeth for what’s to come.



  18. Joseph Kool on October 28, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Not much of a gun store



  19. matzpimp on October 28, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    As the fake media typically goes they fail to mention that the Marxist group known as black lives matter is burning down cities and trying to defund the police and that is the exact reason there’s an ammunition shortage in a firearm shortage



  20. War-Thog on October 28, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    Awesome! Buy More Because the Government needs to be kept in check. Also the Chinese may feel like they want to attack The USA.



  21. Kelly L. on October 28, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    BUY AMMO WHENEVER YOU CAN NOW



  22. Armed UAV on October 28, 2021 at 8:58 pm

    No ammo shortage at my house



  23. Music Nature on October 28, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Gun control drive all of these . Not what the news like to say.



  24. Ntsej Fam Yaj on October 28, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    I’m surprised the price of ammo didn’t go up because of an Elon Musk tweet.



  25. Weed Hopper on October 28, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    There’s only one dysfunctional violent group which drove gun sales up. This group invented such things as the knockout game.



  26. Federico Fernandez on October 28, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    There is no ammo shortage
    It is being criminally withheld to the public
    Go watch what’s going on in South Africa , they seem to have more than enough ammunition to even give warning shots
    Should tell you all you need to know , if you been paying attention



  27. Armed Believer on October 28, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Did you guys know that the Obama administration bought billions of bullets to “Stockpile “ ?



  28. robison87 on October 28, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    My house will always have tons of guns and ammo. I couldnt imagine not having a firearm with all if the violence and unrest.



  29. robison87 on October 28, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    The best I can see online from a reputable site such as sgammo is 40 cent per round for 9mm, 60 cents for 5.56 and about 35 cents for steel 7.62×39. . 45 acp is also about 60 cents per. The price and availability is improving thankfully.



  30. Al Maurikan on October 28, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    lol.. Butt Hole Owner.. oh wait.. that’s not right..



  31. Tstan on October 28, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    God Bless America 🇺🇸



  32. Conservative Perspective on October 28, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    I personally think the ammo prices are starting to go back to normal. 6 months ago 556 nato ammo costed around 80 cents per round. Now they cost only around 45 cents per round.



  33. Pro Delta on October 28, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Well some of Americans at least know that they are in war with their government, Have ammo first , bullets may run out



  34. Drich on October 28, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Just say it, the lib tards it causing it.



  35. Javi on October 28, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Keep buying.. 2A👍🏽



  36. Brian Barton on October 28, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    This comment comes 4 weeks after this story was done but the shortage is pretty much over here in Florida ammo is back on retailers shelves and at gun shows what there is a shortage of is reasonable prices I’ve turned to reloading my ammo but there is still a shortage of some components but I’m still able to get what I need to keep a minimum of 1000 rounds of the important ammo.



  37. DEXTER JONES on October 28, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Protect your rights : VOTE



  38. Johnny Wadd on October 28, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    Demand is coming from the fact that people are arming up due to the tyrant in high office.



  39. UNITED STATES I R I E on October 28, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    ⚠ ATTENTION….

    People’s rights are GOD given rights. Our rights do NOT come from the USA, ATF, CIA, IRS, DOJ, FBI or the U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights!

    Stop asking for permission (permits & licenses) for things that are your GOD given rights!

    Read the HOLY BIBLE (Geneva 1599 version) and read the book titled, ‘THE HOLOGRAM of LIBERTY’ by Kenneth Royce.

    ⚠ Watch the video documentary called, ‘FALSE GODS OF OUR TIME’ by Jeremiah Films.



  40. B&O5300 on October 28, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Honestly while I have nothing against owning guns it’s a shame that this country has so many mass shootings and murders carried out with firearms



  41. David Sincere on October 28, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    When the democrats get out of power!



  42. XXDJOZXX on October 28, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Democrats going after constitutions right of citizens fuel more anger. People buy more weapons just shows how democrats actually fueling crisis in this country.



  43. v.a on October 28, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    More more more Gun sales. Yuhhh #USA the best



  44. Dont Care on October 28, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    It’s like ammunition manufacturers aren’t even trying to keep up with demand SMH



  45. Adam on October 28, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    It’s likely going to slow down as soon as states and the current administration stop regulation. Also we need to see the ATF not threaten the entire industry and ownership with federal changes drastic enough to make millions of people criminals overnight.



  46. Professor X on October 28, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    I love it when the lady asked when will the market and normalize again well I got the answer for that it’s when the Dems are out of presidential office….duh



  47. Crazy Eights on October 28, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Its a ammo regulation not shortage. The government has stopped the suppliers from distributing. Sounds like china huh



  48. Armed UAV on October 28, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    It’s amazing when you have riots and defund the police movements, that there would be an ammo shortage and record gun sales go figure