Fleet Farm....Handguns

[unit44justin]

It's true we are adding more and more to our firearms departments of the stores. I don't have all the models off hand but we looked into what's popular and in demandand are trying to get what people want.

Thanks for supporting our stores.
Dave

Is Fleet Farm limited on the amount of ammo they can order? Like stated in this thread the Lakeville location's shelves are nearly empty. I haven't seen any Hornady critical defense ammo on the shelves in months nor have I seen any CCI minimags on the shelf, WWB is usually no problem in any caliber though.

[Dave Timm]

I don't have all the models off hand but we looked into what's popular and in demandand are trying to get what people want.

*cough*CZ*cough*

I'll work on that. I have a 75 shadow of some type that is on my to buy list.

[Dave Timm]

Fleet Farm needs to start selling reloading supplies!

No comment

[Dave Timm]

It's true we are adding more and more to our firearms departments of the stores. I don't have all the models off hand but we looked into what's popular and in demandand are trying to get what people want.

Thanks for supporting our stores.
Dave

Is Fleet Farm limited on the amount of ammo they can order? Like stated in this thread the Lakeville location's shelves are nearly empty. I haven't seen any Hornady critical defense ammo on the shelves in months nor have I seen any CCI minimags on the shelf, WWB is usually no problem in any caliber though.

The whole industry is having a hard time getting ammo, not just us. Some factories are better then others but thanks to a few factors, including hoarders preparing for the election, this is going to be a tough year for ammo. We will continue to always to our best to keep inventory levels as high as possible as priced competivily. I agree our prices on the common brands are about as low, or the lowest I have seen on any retail shelf. Sure there maybe an empty shelf here and there with a lower sticker, but in stock box for box I think we're doing pretty darn good.

Thanks for the feedback guys!
Dave

[unit44justin]

It's true we are adding more and more to our firearms departments of the stores. I don't have all the models off hand but we looked into what's popular and in demandand are trying to get what people want.

Thanks for supporting our stores.
Dave

Is Fleet Farm limited on the amount of ammo they can order? Like stated in this thread the Lakeville location's shelves are nearly empty. I haven't seen any Hornady critical defense ammo on the shelves in months nor have I seen any CCI minimags on the shelf, WWB is usually no problem in any caliber though.

The whole industry is having a hard time getting ammo, not just us. Some factories are better then others but thanks to a few factors, including hoarders preparing for the election, this is going to be a tough year for ammo. We will continue to always to our best to keep inventory levels as high as possible as priced competivily. I agree our prices on the common brands are about as low, or the lowest I have seen on any retail shelf. Sure there maybe an empty shelf here and there with a lower sticker, but in stock box for box I think we're doing pretty darn good.

Thanks for the feedback guys!
Dave

The prices are great Hornady Critical defense in .380 at FF is about $18 Gander across 35w the same ammo is $25. For the Speer gold dots FF is $17 Gander is $28.... I just wasn't sure if when you place an order that the vendor limits you on the amount you cant purchase, like at the liquor store I work at when certain products come out the vendor limits us to a certain number of cases i.e. Surly Darkness we can only get like 4-5 cases once it's gone it's gone

[unit44justin]

The only thing Gander can beat you on is their 250round bulk packs of blazer brass when they have it on sale for $89.99 it ends up being $17.99/50rounds. Anyway you guys could get in on that market?

[Dave Timm]

The only thing Gander can beat you on is their 250round bulk packs of blazer brass when they have it on sale for $89.99 it ends up being $17.99/50rounds. Anyway you guys could get in on that market?

In what caliber, we have everyday prices of 9mm, 40 lower then that with other brands that are higher quality the Blazer brass. I honestly can't remember what pricing is for 45 off hand if that's what you are referring to. For example, 9mm American Eagle is $11.88, other brands are usually $11.99/50.
Thanks, Dave

[2in2out]

I've been buying all of my 9mm at FF, and most of my .22 ammo.

[ranger]

nor have I seen any CCI minimags on the shelf, WWB is usually no problem in any caliber though.

Yep, haven’t seen any CCI Mini-Mags or .22 Blazers at the Brooklyn Park Fleet Farm for quite some time now. I think I got the last brick of Blazers about 2 months ago.
Was in yesterday and had to settle for a 525 bulk pack of Federal s and also noticed .38 special target ammo was out of stock. But their supply of .380 was pretty decent though.

BTW, I'd rather buy from Fleet Farm rather than Dick's or Wallyworld.

[Hmac]

The whole industry is having a hard time getting ammo, not just us. Some factories are better then others but thanks to a few factors, including hoarders preparing for the election, this is going to be a tough year for ammo.

Dave

I blame the Mayans.

[plblark]

you think we're into election hoarders? Could it be the incredible surge in firearms popularity and ownership has more people than ever shooting? Heck, look at the numbers for USPSA / IDPA / Steel matches. they're UP and bringing in new people all the time.

Double the customer base with new and active people and your supply is going to get hit hard.

Now add politics and election cycles and hoarders and things get tight.

[Pezhead]

you think we're into election hoarders? Could it be the incredible surge in firearms popularity and ownership has more people than ever shooting? Heck, look at the numbers for USPSA / IDPA / Steel matches. they're UP and bringing in new people all the time.

Double the customer base with new and active people and your supply is going to get hit hard.

Now add politics and election cycles and hoarders and things get tight.

I agree. I think you sopt on, a combination of both.
on the bright side I found out we have a nother permit holder at church i didn't know about. It came up when I said i couldn't find ammo.

[Holland&Holland]

The whole industry is having a hard time getting ammo, not just us. Some factories are better then others but thanks to a few factors, including hoarders preparing for the election, this is going to be a tough year for ammo. We will continue to always to our best to keep inventory levels as high as possible as priced competivily. I agree our prices on the common brands are about as low, or the lowest I have seen on any retail shelf. Sure there maybe an empty shelf here and there with a lower sticker, but in stock box for box I think we're doing pretty darn good.

Thanks for the feedback guys!
Dave

I can see hoarding and the comments PBlark made on popularity affecting the common stuff but the shelves are starting to look pretty bare on the hunting ammo side again. I really doubt many folks are hoarding .35 remington green box.

Maybe the factories are just not turning out hunting ammo until fall but it really seems like stuff is getting quite hard to find and there are many tagged spots on the shelves that continue to be empty for months at a time. If it is empty it means it does sell so while I can see the argument that some of this stuff just does not move unless it is 2 weeks before deer opener, I think one would find that if you kept stocked it would trickle out throughout the year. The shelf space is already dedicated to it so...

[gwilley1]

The only thing Gander can beat you on is their 250round bulk packs of blazer brass when they have it on sale for $89.99 it ends up being $17.99/50rounds. Anyway you guys could get in on that market?

In what caliber, we have everyday prices of 9mm, 40 lower then that with other brands that are higher quality the Blazer brass. I honestly can't remember what pricing is for 45 off hand if that's what you are referring to. For example, 9mm American Eagle is $11.88, other brands are usually $11.99/50.
Thanks, Dave

I wish we had a Fleet Farm up here in Duluth.

[Dave Timm]

Yup, I do think we are into the hoarders already. That opinion comes from being at our stores and talking to staff, we have seen customers come in and literally wipe out a shelf of X Y or Z ammo. When asked about their purchase the comment of the elections, fears of price hikes and availability are the common responses. I do know the numbers are up in the shooting sports, I love it. I think shooting sports is a wonderful activity and wish more people would get involved. That being said, while I know the competitive shooting community is a core of the market, I am really interested to know how much they are. I haven't seen a lot or, any that I can immediately recall, of what percentage of gun/ammo buys are buying for just competition. Im sure a good share of buyers have considered competition but right now at handguns, I am seeing the most purchased by permit to carry holders, or for self defense as the main market.