Tariffs and ammo prices

[Little Church Mouse]

From my subscription to Gun-Tests magazine. Best to do some stocking up. Again. Seems we cannot get away from price increases no matter who is in charge! Hopefully PDJT will make some adjustments because he, as well as both of his older sons, are big supporters of the 2A


How Tariffs Will Likely Drive Up Your Ammo Prices
By
Todd Woodard

April 13, 2025

How Tariffs Will Likely Drive Up Your Ammo Prices - Gun Tests

Gun Tests evaluates today’s most talked about handguns, rifles, shotguns and shooting accessories with utter, ruthless impartiality.

www.gun-tests.com

"
Since President Donald Trump's announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs — ammunition retailers have been talking about how the U.S. ammunition industry could be affected, and downstream, how consumers would feel the pinch. Certainly shooters will feel it in the cost of firearms and finished products, but ammunition manufacturers will get hit hardest because of their reliance on global supply chains for raw materials and components.

According to DetroitAmmoCo.com, based in South Lyon, Michigan, "U.S. ammo makers depend heavily on imported metals like brass, copper, lead, and steel, especially for casings, bullet jackets, and projectiles. Tariffs on raw materials (some already as high as 25%) will increase the per-unit cost of production across the board. Brass and copper are essential for casing production — and the U.S. doesn't mine or refine enough domestically to meet demand. Lead, used in most bullet cores, is often imported due to environmental regulations that have closed many U.S. smelters. Even primer chemicals may be affected if...."

 

[RichCoyle]

A guy I know manufactures gun parts. He prides himself on buyig only American. And yet his supplies have increased by 30% since Trump announce tariffs. Thier cost have not changed, they are using it for an excuse. It's called greed.

 

[Little Church Mouse]

A guy I know manufactures gun parts. He prides himself on buyig only American. And yet his supplies have increased by 30% since Trump announce tariffs. Thier cost have not changed, they are using it for an excuse. It's called greed.

The same thing has been happening with gasoline prices for decades. Some "event" occurs and the next day prices rise at the pump.
That gasoline was bought for, refined and delivered at the lower price before "event". Then after "crisis" is over, the prices take their sweet time coming back down.

Price gouging. But how are you going to prove it?

1 Timothy 6:9-10 KJV

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
[10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Notice.that money is not evil
It is the love of it.

That explains.a lot why these old fossils in our nations capital that have more money squirreled away than they spend refuse to just go away.

 

[biednick]

The same thing has been happening with gasoline prices for decades. Some "event" occurs and the next day prices rise at the pump.
That gasoline was bought for, refined and delivered at the lower price before "event". Then after "crisis" is over, the prices take their sweet time coming back down.

Price gouging. But how are you going to prove it?

The article you posted explains it pretty clearly. They need to make enough today to pay their supplier tomorrow, and once costs go down they still need to sell off their inventory at a price that allows them to make a profit based on their higher costs. Decreasing competition increases demand, and increasing demand increases prices. Adjusting prices to match the market isn't price gouging, it's business.

 

[Little Church Mouse]

The article you posted explains it pretty clearly. They need to make enough today to pay their supplier tomorrow, and once costs go down they still need to sell off their inventory at a price that allows them to make a profit based on their higher costs. Decreasing competition increases demand, and increasing demand increases prices. Adjusting prices to match the market isn't price gouging, it's business.

"Decreasing competition increases demand, and increasing demand increases prices. Adjusting prices to match the market isn't price gouging, it's business."

Except when you are in NYS and the government burdens you with onerous regulations to the point where you cannot stay in business. Another one going under here in WNY.

 

[Bucklowery]

"Decreasing competition increases demand, and increasing demand increases prices. Adjusting prices to match the market isn't price gouging, it's business."

Except when you are in NYS and the government burdens you with onerous regulations to the point where you cannot stay in business. Another one going under here in WNY.

They need to relocate to Florida like the rest come on over

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

The same thing has been happening with gasoline prices for decades. Some "event" occurs and the next day prices rise at the pump.
That gasoline was bought for, refined and delivered at the lower price before "event". Then after "crisis" is over, the prices take their sweet time coming back down.

Price gouging. But how are you going to prove it?

1 Timothy 6:9-10 KJV

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
[10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Notice.that money is not evil
It is the love of it.

That explains.a lot why these old fossils in our nations capital that have more money squirreled away than they spend refuse to just go away.

I saw this before with ammo. I went to LGS to buy 375 Win. They had 3 boxes. 2 boxes had $30.00 sticker price the last one was $60.00. Guess what I got charged for all 3 boxes ? It wasn't sticker price of the 2 boxes. I know I could have let them sit and not bought them. But let's say I saw the writing on the wall at the time with this caliber. lol

 

[demarpaint]

A guy I know manufactures gun parts. He prides himself on buyig only American. And yet his supplies have increased by 30% since Trump announce tariffs. Thier cost have not changed, they are using it for an excuse. It's called greed.

No surprise there. My bet is if/when the tariffs get lowered or canceled the higher prices will remain or be lowered slightly boosting profits. Having said that something needed to be done.

 

[MachV]

I sure am not looking forward to higher prices but know it's what's best in the long run. We NEED to have foundries and the ability to manufacture here! Relying on other countries is not sustainable.

 

[MtPockets]

In my opinion, until they make it easier and cheaper to make things here the manufacturers will just pass the cost on to the rest of us.
I doubt they'll retool and reinvest domestically based on the whims of a President who has less than 4 years left in office.
JMHO.

Don't get me wrong- I hope they do bring back domestic production. Let's just say I'm skeptical.

 

[Little Church Mouse]

I saw this before with ammo. I went to LGS to buy 375 Win. They had 3 boxes. 2 boxes had $30.00 sticker price the last one was $60.00. Guess what I got charged for all 3 boxes ? It wasn't sticker price of the 2 boxes. I know I could have let them sit and not bought them. But let's say I saw the writing on the wall at the time with this caliber. lol

In NY there is a law where they have to sell the labled price, unless they have an exemption - like supermarkets.

Yes, years ago I was "suppose" to buy a box or two of ammo a month, if I needed it or not.
To even out price fluctuations.

Years ago I bought reloading dies "just in case" of ammo shortages, etc.
But never assembled all the components. I have a friend with a press, etc.

I bought a Forster Co-Ax last year, going to try & start the component stock piling after my pending gunsmith bills are taken care of.

Cannot seem to get my sons over here to clear out the auto mechanics tools I will never use again. So it is time to get things sold on Craig's List & eBay.

 

[Little Church Mouse]

In my opinion, until they make it easier and cheaper to make things here the manufacturers just pass the cost on to the rest of us.
I doubt they'll retool and reinvest domestically based on the whims of a President who has less than 4 years left in office.
JMHO.

Don't get me wrong- I hope they do bring back domestic production. Let's just say I'm skeptical.

"make it easier and cheaper to make things here"

The simple way to do that is cut REGULATIONS. An example is compact pickup trucks, there are some that cost $10,000 less than what we pay because of all the safety and emissions dung that auto makers have to comply with.

Less is Still Too Much - EPautos - Libertarian Car Talk

Eric Peters is a Libertarian gearhead, columnist and author.

www.ericpetersautos.com

 

[Little Church Mouse]

"make it easier and cheaper to make things here"

The simple way to do that is cut REGULATIONS. An example is compact pickup trucks, there are some that cost $10,000 less than what we pay because of all the safety and emissions dung that auto makers have to comply with.

Less is Still Too Much - EPautos - Libertarian Car Talk

Eric Peters is a Libertarian gearhead, columnist and author.

www.ericpetersautos.com

We Could Have More For Less - EPautos - Libertarian Car Talk

Eric Peters is a Libertarian gearhead, columnist and author.

www.ericpetersautos.com

 

[BillNye]

The simple way to do that is cut REGULATIONS. An example is compact pickup trucks, there are some that cost $10,000 less than what we pay because of all the safety

Anyone who works in manufacturing or construction knows that most of the regulations are written in blood. How much money is a life worth?

I'm sure there's plenty that could get cut but it's tricky delegating the authority to decide what stays and what goes when it's so hard to find a panel of truly objectective experts