We are in the heart of an unprecedented ammo shortage. But what’s causing it? Are ammo companies stockpiling supplies to intentionally increase demand (and prices)? Is the military buying up all the civilian ammo? Are ammo scalpers driving the price increases? And, when should you buy your next box of hunting ammo? We answer all those questions and more in this week’s episode. For more reporting on these topics, check out the following stories:

Federal Premium's President Has Some Answers

Is the Military Buying All the Civilian Ammo?

The President of Black Hills Ammunition on Making Ammo for the Military, Price Gouging, Shortage Conspiracies, and More

How to Buy Ammunition Online (Without Getting Totally Ripped Off)

Scalpers Are Driving Up Ammunition Costs and Contributing to the Shortage

Produced and edited by Senior Deputy Editor Natalie Krebs.

Reporting by Alex Robinson, Andrew McKean, and David Maccar.

Music composed and performed by Tyler Schwartz and Nicholas Fernandez.

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