This year Americans have already purchased more than 12 billion rounds of ammunition! That is a huge jump from the normal 7 to 10 billion rounds we buy each year.
So many people are buying ammo that manufacturers can't keep up with demand. Following the supply and demand principles of economics prices have also shot up.
While some of this can be blamed on fighting two wars and huge government ammo purchases it is clear that the average American gun owner is worried about government control on guns and ammo. With a democratic controlled Congress and White House many feel it is only a matter of time until illegal and unreasonable restrictions are placed on their gun and ammo purchases.
Many people are stockpiling ammo and even buying ammo for guns they don't own yet!
It remains to be seen if the government is going to drastically alter its gun control policy but many people are taking any chances. This could all be paranoia but isn't it better to be safe than sorry?