After rise in gun demand, ammo sales shoot upward in Oklahoma City metro area

 
BY JAMES S. TYREE
Published: March 14, 2009

Roy Hawkins has operated R&S Gun Service in Moore for more than 28 years, but this week he experienced a first.

"I’ve had two calls this week from the 918 area code from people looking for .380 (bullets),” he said. "I’ve never had calls from up there before.”

The surprise inquiries reflect a shortage of ammunition that gun dealers across the country are reporting, particular...


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