A tale of two gun stores.
"Before all this kicked off, we were selling 9mm — a good quality brand, 50 rounds — for $15.99. Right now, I've got it from $39.99 to $49.99." -- Jay Woodbury, president of Jay's Guns and Accessories
"...a box of 9mm that, pre-COVID, was like $10.50 a box, now I'm seeing it online for $40-$50 a box. I'm selling it here for $29.99." Andrew Nicolopoulos, owner of Patriot Arms in Fort Walton Beach
"Before all this kicked off, we were selling 9mm — a good quality brand, 50 rounds — for $15.99. Right now, I've got it from $39.99 to $49.99." -- Jay Woodbury, president of Jay's Guns and Accessories
"...a box of 9mm that, pre-COVID, was like $10.50 a box, now I'm seeing it online for $40-$50 a box. I'm selling it here for $29.99." Andrew Nicolopoulos, owner of Patriot Arms in Fort Walton Beach
'Bite the bullet' and buy now: Ammo prices likely won't drop for 12 to 24 months
An estimated 8.4 million people bought guns for the first time during the pandemic, fueling a spike in ammo prices that may persist through 2023.
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