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The 2008-2010 United States ammunition shortage refers to a shortage of small arms ammunition in the United States that started in late 2008 and remains ongoing. Both firearms and ammunition have been selling at a record pace since the election of President Barack Obama. Shortages have been experienced for most common types of ammunition used for hunting or target shooting. In addition, primers for handloaded ammunition have also been in short supply.

Remington Arms Chief Executive Officer Ted Torbeck said was quoted in the Chambersburg Public Opinion newspaper on 2009-11-30 from Remington’s most recent quarterly earnings conference call as saying “Since the U.S. presidential election, demand for ammunition has risen amidst concerns that the new administration will further restrict the use or purchase of firearms and ammunition and levy additional taxes on these products.”

However, thus far the Obama administration has not attempted to further restrict gun ownership.