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Ammunition Sales Soar in Response to Coronavirus Panic
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hits the US, it's not just hand sanitizer and flu medications that are flying off the shelves. While Walmart and Target are running out of emergency essentials and "currently unavailable" is popping up on various Amazon searches, the rush to be prepared has also reached the ammunition industry.
Recent analysis shows that online ammunition retailer, Ammo.com, has seen a significant increase in conversions and sales since February 23, 2020. The company reports that this surge corresponds with the public concern regarding the COVID-19 virus.
When it comes to actual sales, Ammo.com's increase varied among calibers and brands. Calibers that saw the largest increase include:
40 cal (S&W) ammo: 410%
223 ammo: 194%
7.62x39 ammo: 114%
9mm ammo: 101%
12 gauge shotgun shells: 95%
5.56x45 ammo: 69%
380 ACP (Auto) ammo: 43%
45 Auto (ACP) ammo: 35%
308 Winchester ammo: 32%
22 Long Rifle (LR) ammo: 29%
Sales also varied by state, with North Carolina and Georgia coming in with the largest increase (179% and 169% respectively). These were closely followed by Pennsylvania (140%) and Texas (128%). Other states that saw a big boom are:
Florida: 76%
Illinois: 67%
New York: 48%
Ohio: 40%
The company also mentioned that the price of gold has started to rise (5.35% in the last 30 days), which tends to correlate with an increase in the sales of ammunition. Interested parties can learn more about the connection through the company's infographic: Are Guns and Ammo the New Gold?, a 2011 data study.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ammunition-sales-soar-response-coronavirus-133400231.html
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