Seems like there was some impact on availability caused by military usage a few years ago too.
Glenn--I certainly did not want to start a political food fight. Just asking about the opinions of others. After reading that post I referenced earlier, I looked at Midway Shooting and some of the primer selection is already out of stock. I bought a thousand primers, and some bullets. Nothing that will change the economy, and by February or so it will probably all get shot up. I ain't interested in twiddling my thumbs all winter due to that same paranoia attack that happened 4 years ago.
This is similar to stocking your freezer when its forecasted that meat prices are rising (as they are now.)