Anyone else keep getting asked this question?

[YEW PLUCKER]

About once a day now I get someone that asks....

Hey you reload, I cant find ammo on the shelf right now, do you think you could load me a thousand rounds? Or maybe two thousand if its not too expensive.

I am a type 6 FFL and I have to tell people no. It pains me, but when I explain I have too much to do without taking orders, people usually understand. I said "usually".

Sometimes I get, "So you don't want my money, huh? I'll just go elsewhere...!" and I'm thinking, 'Where ya gonna go? You just told me nobody has anything". But I can only apologize again and say, "See me at the next gun show and get there early."

 

[ChesterS]

I have been asked a few times and said no. I only have loaded a small amount for family. No one realizes how much work it is. When I hunted people would ask me go "get them a deer". Get up at 5 am, freeze your butt off, kill a deer, field dress it drag it out of the wood and take it to the butchers. These are the same people that would think Im out of line asking them to help move a couch!

 

[46and2]

I have been asked a few times and said no. I only have loaded a small amount for family. No one realizes how much work it is. When I hunted people would ask me go "get them a deer". Get up at 5 am, freeze your butt off, kill a deer, field dress it drag it out of the wood and take it to the butchers. These are the same people that would think Im out of line asking them to help move a couch!

Guys at work see me eating my venison jerky and want to buy some, I have had to tell them you cant afford it. Some say " I'll get a loan"! Lol. Besides, it is illegal to sell wild game.

Then I always give them a couple of pieces and tell them never tell anyone who you got it from!

 

[ronsatspokane]

Interesting, I've never had anyone but close friends and family ask to buy a gun. Those friends and family are all long time experienced gun owners and if they inquire about whether a firearm is for sale it us because they have shot it and covet it. If I've had my fun with it and have my eye on something else, I'll consider it. Anyone else, ain't happening.

I do have a friend who had a coworker want to buy a gun from him the other week. He didn't know the kid very well and turned him down. Later that very day the kid was caught drinking booze in the parking lot over lunch and was sent home.

 

[DR1586]

This has been going on (peaks and valleys) since 2008. If I know the person, I’ll invite them to come load some of their own ammo and learn the process. They typically see how much work is involved and shy away from it....or they enjoy it and start looking at getting into it. Of course the barrier to entry is as high now as its ever been, which makes things tougher for everyone, especially the new folks.

 

[DiffEQ]

I don't wait for those non-reloaders on "my list" to ask. If I see ammo, I buy it, and give it to them. Do I expect anything in return? Not at all. Do I receive in return 10x? Heck yes.
These are the kind of people who remember, and that goodwill goes a long way.

During the bad riots in 2020, I had liberal friends ask me to lend them firearms.

Yep. Have had the same. To two of them I have said, "I cannot give you, but I can sell to you. We have to meet at a gunshop, file the proper ATF forms and then it's yours." And... they backpedal. Edit to add, one admitted he would not pass a BG check.

Why do you have liberal friends?

It's Kali. Something in the water. There should be a Prop 666 that requires them to label everything with the warning, "Living in California may turn you pink and commie."

GUESS how many people have paid me back????

Back in 2013 I learned. Gave away a bunch of 22LR and 9mm, with the agreement, "pay me back when it's back in stock." Not a single bloke did.
I would take people shooting with me - we'd go through 200 rounds of 223, 60+ of 308, 338 Lapua (they loved that one!), 338 Win Mag & 7 Rem Mag (most cannot handle the recoils of those).
Do you think a single one would *ever* offer or give money? Not one. Was I miffed? No - I reload, but I was surprised. Hence, they were only invited ONCE.
Fast forward to 2018, ammo is cheap, plentiful and readily available. Get special permission at the club, take four guys shooting. Shotgun, AR, pistols. One of the guys says, "wow, this must have been expensive..." and they all whip out their wallets. These are guys who would probably love reloading.

 

[rogn]

That's my concern also. If something goes bad, even if your rounds aren't the problem their insurance company is going to make you prove it.

Don't forget that the Federales have all sorts of tentacles wound up into that sort of endeavor. Permits , license, taxes and on.

 

[kzin]

I'm on the other side of this.
I haven't got started loading yet but I'd buy the reloading equipment tomorrow if I thought new components were more available than ammo.

 

[HandgunHTR]

I load for my BIL. I have also given him a couple of guns as Birthday and Christmas gifts.

He, in turn, raises pigs and supplies me with bacon.

Fair trade in my book.

 

[Pawnee Bill]

It's a classic case of the "Little Red Hen" syndrome.

 

[BigJohnson2]

I'm on the other side of this.
I haven't got started loading yet but I'd buy the reloading equipment tomorrow if I thought new components were more available than ammo.

I think given current prices on both you can save money reloading today. That being said, both are currently priced out of my range so I’ll just sit back and wait for better prices. Equipment is more expensive and in short supply as well.

 

[204 AR]

Interesting thread. I've loaded for my in-laws for quite a few years. They don't shoot much, just some deer ammo. Even without load work up, they are impressed with how well their rifles shoot with what I've made. 6 weeks ago or so I found a great buy on primed pull down brass in their calibers and bullets and talked them into stocking up with a couple hundred rounds, and I also found the correct powder at the normal prices. I don't mind helping a few close people who appreciate and listen to my advice.

On a more disappointing note, another bil wanted help finding ammo. I did, at what I thought was a good price but it wasn't what he normally shoots so I got left holding the bag. Not really since it's easy to sell right now, but still. I offered to loan enough equipment and get him set up, even found brass at a good buy. Still no dice lol. Oh well, hopefully we find him his box or two of ammo for the year.

 

[TIMO]

About once a day now I get someone that asks....

Hey you reload, I cant find ammo on the shelf right now, do you think you could load me a thousand rounds? Or maybe two thousand if its not too expensive.

I would help a couple of my Army buddy's and only a select few true friends (they would never ask for a specific amount), and I know they would return the favor for anything that might be needed down the road. They are not in desperate need at this time, but if needed I would take care of them. They both live too far away for FTF, so logistics would have to be worked out.

Tim

 

[dbduff]

About once a day now I get someone that asks....

Hey you reload, I cant find ammo on the shelf right now, do you think you could load me a thousand rounds? Or maybe two thousand if its not too expensive.

Tell you what. If you’ll sell me a hamburger today, I’ll be sure to pay you tomorrow!

 

[Raythemanroe]

I find myself helping my people out to often, I don't do any reloading for them but for some reason they can't plan ahead with supplies. Usually shooters and reloaders but can't plan in advance. I restocked some and said this will be it until things get better if they ever do. I'm thinking that a four year plan is probably a good idea.


Ray