Uncertainty About The Future Driving Ammunition Shortage
A 2020 study tracking gun ownership in all 50 states shows an estimated 55% of South Dakotans have a gun in their home. Across the country, there has been a months-long shortage of ammunition that has many of South Dakota’s gun owners concerned. Mark Blote is the owner of First Stop Gun & Coin in Rapid City. He says some of the rumors floating around about the ammunition shortage are untrue. “Well, you know, I guess you're hearing some people say that they think the government is stockpiling the ammunition or that the manufacturers are holding back production...