Who is shooting less?

[D.B. Cooper]

Inspired by the "Who is stocking up?" thread, I ask the question who is already reducing the amount of shooting they're doing in response to, or preparation for, the recent shortages due tot the virus and the riots and/or the coming elections?

 

[John Joseph]

Gone into ammo shortage default mode here.
I'm used to it, LOL!

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I've actually been shooting more, but that's because I have more time for the next few months.
The months I didn't have time to make it to the range, I still bought components when I found a good deal on them, and went in the shop and cast bullets at night when I got a chance. So, I think I'm good for a while.

 

[mokin]

I've been shooting more as well. Just short stops at the range for 20 or so rounds in one or two of my frequent carry guns a few times a week.

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

The ranges are closed

 

[KevininPa]

I'm going to the range less but shooting my airguns more.

 

[herrwalther]

I feel like I am shooting less. Explanation is I know how much ammo I have on hand. I take inventory after every range session. I compare how much I have with ammo prices. If prices are high on 9mm (they are), I will shoot that less to preserve what I have on hand in favor of 12ga #7 birdshot, which I have plenty of. Maybe I will start shooting pellet and BB guns more. I have plenty of that and no range commute needed.

 

[Ed Ames]

When the stay at home thing kicked in I ordered a SIRT laser pistol and a MantisX to allow a bit of practice.

It was mainly to avoid crowds at the local ranges, but an undeniable factor was to allow me to reduce ammo usage because, between the pandemic, the depression, the election, and whatever else was coming, I figured holding on to inventory now might seem like a very good idea in a year.

 

[Waveski]

Life is too short to curtail satisfying activities as a reaction to social/political wind shifts.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Same amount as always,nothing has changed for me.

 

[Legionnaire]

I have been shooting less. Nothing to do with shortages of anything but time; very busy these last couple of months.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I am not participating in the current pandemic, riots, or shortages. None factor into the amount of shooting I do.

 

[Starter52]

Three months and eight days without firing a shot.

 

[Elkins45]

I naturally shoot less as it gets hotter. Now it's in the 90's here I won't be spending much time at the range.

 

[rayatphonix]

I’ve found a great range and my shooting volume is way up. I reload and components are readily available although powder supplies are dwindling.

 

[Pat Riot]

I worked full time during the CoVid lock down but ranges were closed for a bit so I shot less then. Once the ranges open I went right back to my “at least once a week” shooting routine. Sure, ammo prices went up and I haven’t been reloading but even 50 rounds down range keeps one in some level of practice.

I am going to the range today.

 

[drband]

My preferred range (outdoor DNR, very nice) is closed for repairs to the berms. We've got several weeks to go before it opens up again.
Definitely shooting less.

 

[JR24]

Shooting the same, have plenty of supplies to last me through the year at current rates.

Now I'm shooting less than I had planned to this summer before COVID, as I had intended to shoot quite a bit more this year over previous.

But I still get out once a week.

 

[CDW4ME]

I've still been shooting, but view the ammo on hand like toilet paper a couple months ago, may not be easy to replace.

 

[FFGColorado]

Shooting more as the outdoor shooting area finally re-opened about 2 weeks ago..no interest in any indoor range.
Stocked up on ammo early w/o really knowing there would be any 'ammo shortage'..kinda like late Feb, early March. Then things started closing and the hoarding began....so shot 4 times in 2 weeks..still have lots and finding more not really a big issue wandering around the various ammo search engines I use. I seem to always be able to find
9mm
380acp
38 special
223/556

 

[doubleh]

My one range is open and I have a very good supply of ammo but due to a sudden and unpleasant medical episode I have only managed one range session in over two months. I get out of no lift, no carry lock down the first of July and, depending on the wind conditions, I'm planning on making up for lost time .I'm keeping my fingers crossed about the wind as this has been a very windy year so far.

 

[mmb617]

I'm still going about once a week and burn through a couple hundred rounds total of the 4 calibers I shoot each time. Right now my supplies are good but I would cut back if inventory falls too low for whatever reason.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I've definitely been shooting less. Not because of Corona, riots, or ammo shortages.
I've been working my normal job and trying to get the barn full of square bales.
In a week or two I'll be continuing my 300 wm load work up.

 

[BearBrimstone]

I’ve been shooting less for two years now. Seems as I get older I have less and less free time.

 

[Rexster]

I have aged-out of high-volume handgun shooting, anyway., and never was “into” high-volume rifle or shotgun shooting, so, I reckon that my short answer is “no.”

I had typed a longer reply, but it Was somewhat outside the scope of what the OP had asked.