How Much Ammo Do You Really Need?

Bear Independent discusses how much ammo you should have on hand at all times. The short answer: as much as possible. However, with today's supply and demand chain, there are some basic metrics we can apply. For every rifle or carbine, you should have a minimum of 10 magazines (300 rounds per loadout) and, ideally, 30-plus magazines (1,000 rounds per loadout and rifle or carbine). For your defensive handgun, you want a minimum of 60 rounds (three boxes of 20) as your EDC and ideally 200 rounds (per handgun). For target shooting and training practice (which you should absolutely be doing on a weekly basis), you need a minimum of 60 rounds of rifle/carbine ammo and 50 rounds of handgun ammo per week or approximately 2,600-3,000 rounds of FMJ handgun ammo and 3,000-3,500 rounds of rifle ammo per year (if you're training weekly--which you should be doing). Watch now to learn more!
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[@jamesthomas5895]

As a 70 year old man I've been through a few of these ammo shortages. Learned my lessons well. When no shortages I stocked up all I could afford. Now setting very good. My grandson will never have this problem when I'm gone.

[@rogerlibby14613]

For todays gun fight you only need the spare mag on your belt. For the current Civil War ..... yea, a lot more is better.

[@markpedri4015]

I’m almost 60 and I’m with u nor will he ever need to buy another gun, I have pistols,shotguns and rifles and I’m buying me a new AR for Christmas. Ammo isn’t that hard to get here but the prices have went way way up cause I like to have plenty of hollow points for my 9’s.

[@jamesthomas5895]

@@markpedri4015 Years ago Id go to gun shows whenever i saw any M 14 magazines id buy them for about 4 or 5 dollars each. Didn't have a rifle for them do now. Have a sh$$ ton of them now if I would buy new ones they cost 45 or 50 dollars each. For sight is always better than hind sight lol

[@savagelee6973]

I'm 45,but I always hung out with people older than me, (I grew up around a bunch of Vietnam Vets). Learned early, learned well. I will never have to pay $1 per 9mm, never.

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

@@markpedri4015 where?

[@renatoruiz8534]

My stay at home wife got bored of quilting and canning so I bought her a reloading bench for her birthday. She's gotten pretty damn good at it.

[@dslife1]

That’s awesome! You have a winner!

[@RemyISnow]

These comments are hilarious. Everyone assumes they’ll win every firefight and neglects physical fitness. A little less shooting practice and a little more running and rucking. You’d be surprised how quickly you can knock off rust at the shooting range

[@7474.]

I workout lift heavy and have body armor, you need it all to overcome

[@cayman9873]

Being fit may be the ultimate defense. I agree.. i am old and fat with a bad knee. So lugging 200 rounds and a rifle any distance is not going to work. My place would be to hook up with other people and guarding our home. I can also fix anx clean firearms and vehicles and teach shooting skills.. Even people in great shape cant carry that much gun and ammo and water and food and camping stuff. Maybe a fit guy on a fat tire bike packed lightly with a carbine ar and a glock. But thats not super common in my world to have all the stuff and skills.

[@7474.]

@@cayman9873 Glock good choice

[@christopherscott3189]

Agreed. Also the number of folks drooling over the thought of Civil war... to them I say those who have never seen battle are those excited for the prospect of it. Those who have seen war pray for peace.

[@rairai3517]

@@cayman9873 best thing for us older guys is positional (home defense) , sniper nest , top cover , anything that frees up the younger ones to run around , medic training , intel work , anything that allows you to use the experience you have for the good of the group....

[@bradleypropp4995]

I once read "you can only have too much ammo if you are swimming or on fire"!

[@savage_the_wild]

If another man is telling me I have too much ammo he is either anti-gun or trying to buy the same ammo as me lol

[@dylanpaul1212]

Haha

[@savage_the_wild]

@USA#1 !! this is true, never let them too close.

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

Or just think that you don't need that much and addicted. I say you are never enough.

[@tje5553]

Lmao....🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@wanaraz]

Or anti-American.

[@spingel88]

"Assuming that you live in a state that recognizes freedom..." That's a subscribe.

[@Nate4]

Thats the same time i liked the video too 💪

[@hybridyd1305]

@bali song that is a really good way of looking at it tbh

[@sarahdeshay1394]

That just tells me of his ignorance.

[@theworldwelivein482]

You mean America.

[@ashinigamirises]

@@sarahdeshay1394 no i live in said state its bullshit

[@josephseraile6698]

When I was in Vietnam I carried 5 magazines on my web gear, and 260 rounds in my ass pack. That shit was a monster to carry through the bush.

[@cayman9873]

20 round mags.. 18 rounds each I assume

[@rdh5961]

@Joseph Seraile Bad ass. Thank you for being a patriot during that tenuous time.

[@theworldwelivein482]

What would you carry if Chaos happens

[@kebman]

My father wanted to go to Vietnam, but the US Army wouldn't let him. They told him, "We don't want to be seen as recruiting foreigners to do the fighting for us" lol. He was a Norwegian greencard immigrant to the USA, and he really wanted to serve for that privilege. Anyway, since he knew so many languages, they sent him on special assignment as an embassy guard.... To Oslo, where he grew up. That really bummed him out, so he wen't AWOL. He received a letter from some official American office on his 65th birthday telling him that he was pardoned and that he was now free to visit the USA again without risk of military prison lol.

[@kebman]

The story doesn't end there, though. Since he was home in Norway, the second he "went off duty" for the US Army, the Norwegian army came knocking on his door, demanding that he do the compulsory duty for King and Country. He flatly refused stating that he was in the US Army. The Norwegian colonel just laughed and told him that was the best story he'd heard in a while until my father threw the service card on his desk. Long story short, he still had to serve two years, since Norway don't have an exchange deal with the USA. But they offered him a higher rank (Navy quartermaster, equal to army sergeant) since he was a vet, which he refused in pure defience.

[@assassinblackop]

Gotta have ammo, but most survivalist dudes I've seen would have an asthma attack and keel over from jogging two blocks with a combat load.

[@solinvictus39]

That's why us old guys with bad backs and joints AREN'T going to be running and playing Rambo. That's also why I'm not bugging out (unless I absolutely have to). I'm sheltering in place and fighting it out here- luckily I'm out in the country. I did the fire and manuever thing in the military 30 years ago... that is a young man's game.

[@Gnolomweb]

LoL, nah a 30lb PC and a 50LB ruck isn't anything. ... And why are you RUNNING ARROUND with a arsenal? You didn't set up waypoints and Cache's yet? newb.

[@ML-ks2lj]

@@Gnolomweb create the vein of flow. I have stuff on other people property that they don't know anything about lol....they don't even know that's my vein. A couple smaller ones off to the sides that I can afford to lose if need be. All cache spots are affordable loses that's why there is more then one.

[@_DB.COOPER]

Those fat guys aren’t jogging anywhere, they will put that bullet right up your ass from their rocking chair if you mess with them.

[@joebuchanan9563]

Too true bro and also funny!

[@banditquest4756]

When I was in Combat in the USMC, we carried a 200 round combat pack with our M-16. If you do NOT waste your ammo, 200 rounds will be more than enough for most engagements. As for Resupply, when the shooting is done, you will be able to gather ten times as much ammo right off the ground, along with more weapons and gear. Make every shot count and 200 rounds will suppress most enemy contacts. Waste your ammo and you will be throwing rocks after just a few minutes of engagement. Forget what you see on TV and in Movies. If you have 5 or 6 people in your squad, that will increase your effectiveness against enemy contacts greatly.

[@seafox197cc]

Laugh.

[@thetommydanger]

I agree. If your not a fat-ass and n decent shape you can shoot, MOVE, and communicate. Don't travel too heavy, and you can pick up your supplies from the enemy. Oh, and Thanks for your service, Bandit Quest.

[@Plainsimple67]

I AGREE WITH YOU MARINE!!!😉👉

[@Plainsimple67]

@bill rasman THE OTHER THING IS THAT PEOPLE FORGET, WHO IS GOING TO CARRY ALL THAT AMMO AND WEIGHT IN A FIREFIGHT??!! AND HOW IS THE FIGHTING SCENARIO GOING TO BE?! ARE YOU GOING TO ATTACK OR DEFEND? I DON'T KNOW, I AM NOT AGAINST HAVING AS MUCH AMMO AS YOU CAN, BUT I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT IT, HOW YOU CAN CONTROL WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO LEAVE YOU ON TOP AND IN CONTROL??!! UNLESS ALL OF YOU AND SEVERAL BLOCKS OF NEIGHBORS ARE NOT ON THE SAME PAGE, WE ARE ALL GOING TO BE IN A WORLD OF HURT, GRANTED IF YOU LIVE IN A CITY, OUT THE BONNIE'S, OH BOY, THAT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT BALL GAME AND SURVIVAL!!😬😬😬🥴🥴🥴 I BELIEVE THE PREPPERS ARE IN ON IT FOR THE LONG HAUL AND AS THEY ARE PREDICTING, THAT IT WILL BE WAR OF MAN KIND AND SURVIVAL OF THE END OF HUMANITY AND CIVILIZATION TYPE SITUATION. 🤷‍♂️

[@banditquest4756]

​@@Plainsimple67 I agree Sam, 200 rounds in mags with your rifle and gear gets pretty heavy. If you have to walk many miles you will be wearing yourself down quickly, even when you are in great shape, this kind of physical exertion decreases your effectiveness in an engagement. Here is a little test we did when I was in the USMC. Run a short distance, about 1/2 mile, then drop down and quickly do 30 push ups , make sure that your hands are sweaty and wet, with a little dirt on them. Now, immediately grab your rifle and quickly shoot at several small targets. Not shooting from a comfortable standing or sitting position, roll across the ground and shoot from a prone position exactly where your body lands. This is as close to real combat physical conditions as you car create, and you will see that it is much different than target shooting.

[@dylanpaul1212]

Everyone who disliked this video, didn’t stock up and now can’t find any ammo🤣🤣

[@H1Galactica]

Yeeeep

[@ezrider1967]

Or too stupid to realize we are at "go time"

[@jpoll4824]

They didn't believe owning a firearm

[@YellowCab524]

Facts 😂😂😂😂

[@fauxurfancy]

@@jpoll4824 the problem is that those whom did not believe in guns now have a different mindset and are now buying or bought a weapon. They also are buying ammo which increases shortages. It was hysterical that those never gunners went to buy a gun and had to wait in Commiefornia for their background checks, lol. They are the idiots that voted to have a 10 day wait.

[@23ograin53]

Gun store sales person: "How much ammo do you need?" Me: "How much you got?"

[@benbai66]

gun store guy ; How much ammo do you need Me ; YES

[@AK-qu6rw]

Clerk: how much money you got?

[@henktaljaard4550]

Haha and my government is like; nah you can only have 200 rounds.

[@Dresknowsbest]

Yeah I use to max out the limit at my store. It kept shrinking and making it harder to buy. I eventually stopped going. “All of it, all the time”.

[@kingelvis5502]

Everyone: ill take it all please

[@hapwasner8021]

IF YOU KNOW HOW MUCH AMMO YOU HAVE, YOU DONT HAVE ENOUGH

[@davefarnsworth3020]

I keep finding ammo that I forgot I had.

[@plusorminusandtime]

I am not very happy with these ammo prices but it does make me smile thinking of all the people buying ammo. I want to welcome every new gun owner and say hello to everyone who is already here with us.

[@plusorminusandtime]

@NOT a Dim/Turd training? Help a new owner out? Welcome them and be nice?

[@lancegiltner978]

I've always grown up with guns, shooting, hunting, target practicing. Then when I graduated I moved to MA for a career. Just got my class a Ltc. So did my wife. Better late than never. But I love seeing how many Americans are stocking up and buying guns. The more of us the better.

[@CSUnger]

7,000,000 new gun sales since March. That's where all the ammo in production is now going. Along with all the other hoarders.

[@plusorminusandtime]

@@CSUnger I am ok with that. At some point people will run out of money/space or feel they have enough. More guns and ammo in private hands the better for everyone.

[@CSUnger]

@@plusorminusandtime Oh absolutely. Agreed 100%. Just saw two YT videos from the CEO's of Hornaday and Federal stating unequivocally that they are ramping up production to meet the demand and are not cutting back at all on production nor are they being restricted by government interference. Hold on there, it's going out. We just have to be patient and check the shops at weird hours. That's where I've found stock whenever I looked for it.

[@BearSGT.]

I'm 15 and my dads taught me this, we've got lots of ammo for the ar-15, the .308, and plenty for my .22. We've got a lot for my parents handguns and since the age of 12 I've started reloading bullets

[@Featherless1]

As a Woke father of two, I urgeyou not to tell the whole world what kind of guns you have and how much ammo you have... while you're on KZbin look up ideological subversion

[@Featherless1]

@warrior in a garden Stay frosty in the Boog 😜

[@cayman9873]

James. Your family sounds great. God bless them for raising you smart.. shoot the 22 and learn to shoot better. The skills will work for larger caliber when ammo is easier to buy again.

[@michaelmckesson6997]

@@Featherless1 It doesn't matter what he says on KZbin. Paranoid much? Yeah I own all the same weapons and ammunition. I don't stay awake at night worrying about who sees it on KZbin.

[@anthonyb5282]

You have good parents my guy. I’m 20 years old and me and dad started reloading together when I was really young and started shooting long range and all the rest causally as well. Save up money and put it into what you can now. You don’t have bills or as much responsibility as you will when you are older. Buy that shit now and stay away from fucktards at school.

[@notchagrandpa8875]

For anyone who's planning ahead and wants to be as prepared as possible for whatever bad situation we may find ourselves facing, I believe the 22lr could and should be our best friend, while it's very important to train with your primary and secondary defensive weapon, 90% of our training can and should be done with 22lr from a weapon system that matches our defensive weapons as closely as possible, if your primary carbine is an AR-15 I suggest that you also buy an inexpensive AR-15 chambered in 22lr something like the Smith and Wesson 22lr sport for instance, another option is to buy a conversion kit from CMMG to drop into your AR, do the same for your bolt action rifles and handguns, just make sure whichever 22lr you choose to buy for practice matches your defensive weapons as closely as possible, but the money you'll save on ammunition will pay for these cheap practice weapons within the first year alone if you're training like you should especially with current ammunition prices, but these 22lr weapons provide an inexpensive way to practice your draw, stance, form, get in your physical training if done so on an active shooting range, it's just a good way for nearly anyone to get in adequate training cheaply, if you're practicing long range shooting I know the 22lr isn't going to help you a distances over a few hundred yards, but they're a good way to teach others about bullet drop, and wind drift, anyone capable of making reliable hits at 300 yards with a 22lr can make reliable hits at a 1000 yards with a 6.5 creed.

[@MrMrsMGTow]

I love the line.. "all of it, always, all the time"

[@greyhound531]

As much as will fit in my house without falling through the floor, and then more.

[@Myself-zk8yw]

If it doesn’t fit in the house you then lay a concrete pad and build a mini bunker in the back yard

[@FreeHat]

When it falls through the floor, you now have more room.

[@greyhound531]

@@Myself-zk8yw i live on an abandoned air force base. I already have multiple bunkers 😂🤷‍♂️

[@greyhound531]

@@FreeHat this is true, however, #10 cans don't survive well when twenty tons of ammo land on top of hem 🤔

[@Ohio.solarandaffordableitems]

got that right

[@bnjmnwst]

The answer is, "Yes."

[@DaveBaldwin1]

"Yes" was actually my answer as well. Lol

[@musclesmouse]

Yes

[@liberty2four2]

Yes!

[@john-henryrabb3357]

"as much as you can afford". And that means RELOADING since you see now how stressed the global supplychain is. Also...stripper-clips if ya wanna save on magazine costs.

[@john-henryrabb3357]

but the thing is, M4 profile =250 rds before barrel overheats (500rds if handguard=free-breathing alum/magnesium instead of plastic mil-spec/delta-ring... +20% if HBAR, another +10% if grendel, -5% if 224Valk), *_so be ready with a water-spritzer (never DUNK a hot barrel in water) SLOWLY cool it with a "spritz bottle". _* NO AR/AK can go 2,000rounds w/o overheating, so BALANCE weight/cost of extra rifles/water spritz/stripperclips w/ your "pure round count is 'yes' or all you can afford". Water is free...but costs weight. An extra rifle per platoon, or at least a spare bolt for each squad or two, needs to be balanced w/what you allocate to ammo purchases. "if we are our own resupply" to quote the video: keep in mind if you advance >500yards, you need a vehicle (or at least e-bike/UAV) for resupply.

[@michaelcash9639]

Always remember as your enemy gets weaker, you get stronger. If you shoot 500+ rounds and haven't acquired more guns and ammo from the casualties, then you're probably dead

[@ralphmowery2898]

While I think I need lots of ammo to carry me through the times like now when ammo is hard to come by in stores, in the SHTF it will be picking up guns and ammo from the ones you kill. If you do shoot over 1000 rounds and still alive , anyone near should be dead. You will probably be dead before you shoot 500 rounds . I have been through several times of hard to get ammo. Some times primers, sometimes certain calibers of loaded ammo. I usually reload and keep several thousand primers of each kind and plenty of powder and some bullets not counting all the loaded ammo I have. Not for the SHTF but because I like to shoot at the target range.

[@paulross9287]

Yup.

[@teamhowardoutdoorst.v.6695]

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[@IKingRonin]

Or just have enough ammo and guns not to worry about enemy.

[@billyjones9045]

@@ralphmowery2898 I've been thinking about stockpiling on primers.. f****** tyrant pieces of s*** probably going to be doing something about that

[@jasonbradshaw9483]

New gun owner: All of it Seasoned gun owner: enough to get the job done. Chuck Norris: The ammo needs me.

[@EvilWhiteMale63]

Bruce Lee: "I am the ammo"

[@MrLTW2009]

If I survive a 300 round gunfight I’m just gonna spend the rest of my life asking God why he let me live

[@Wormanatti]

😂😂😂

[@Staarker99]

He let you live so you could buy more ammo.

[@grizzbane6091]

No shit man. Thats the truth

[@Luke_1-37]

It would only because that was His will.

[@davidvines6498]

That’s the best response I have read on one of these ‘how much’ videos

[@Joe-sh2tf]

Per Mr. Clint Smith 100 magazines! THUNDER RANCH!!!

[@willnotcomply1328]

Clintisms' are the best....

[@road_king_dude]

Translation: One Thousand loaded magazines.

[@aramfingal5180]

By "magazines" I assume he means 100 round drum magazines.

[@robertpaisley3318]

Love this guy........ how much ammo do you need. “ALL OF IT!!!!!!!!!!”

[@MortuusTyrannus]

Thank you for saying “standard” capacity magazines. The authoritarians say “high” capacity but that’s just propaganda. They’re standard capacity magazines. Period.

[@allmight9840]

30=Standard capacity Don't ever use the language of the left.

[@RubensBarrichello.]

I consider 5-10 sniper capacity. 20 low capacity. 30 standard & 31+ high capacity

[@vigunfighter]

You are in a world of hurt if NOW is when you started stockpiling ammo...

[@richki.24]

LoL .... so glad I bought well in advance ...The only thing I wish I did differently was restock my 9mm inventory a little better ...

[@easttexaspatriotsunitedsta4932]

@@richki.24 I'm seeing it for 39 per box of 50 rounds ... They acting like ammo scalpers here lately.

[@richki.24]

@@easttexaspatriotsunitedsta4932 , wow I use to buy Winchester 9mm fmj at Walmart about 2 years ago 100 count and 150 count ... 100 count was like 17.99 or 18.99 the 150 box was like 21.99 or 22.99

[@richki.24]

@@easttexaspatriotsunitedsta4932 , my 9mm supply is ok but it could be better but my 357Sig & 40s&w supply is where it's at ..

[@colt45peacemaker]

Let them $$$ pay for it. Not taking advice is expensive.

[@ableprepper]

Content rich, directly usable information. No fluff or attempts at "entertainment". Realistic analysis and rational thought to arrive at a conclusion. Been watching Bear for years! No bs here. Survival Dispatch: Keep Bear on your team and learn. Stay frosty

[@c21nickyp25]

I love this episode watched it two years ago when it came out and watching it again!! “All of it, all of the time!!” Thanks Bear!!! Love the chanel, learned a lot from you!!

[@phillipharris5155]

Excellent advice man. You are definitely on your game👍🏻. Thank you for this video and be safe. 👊🏻

[@tobysshades]

Anyone else remember the great Walmart clean out last Christmas? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

Walmart doesnt sell guns ,at least not in my state ,they used to back 10 years ago but got rid of them

[@kevind7617]

@@burnthecandleatbothendz they do in MS.. just not handguns

[@RenaissanceThinking]

Good to see the Bear tribe represented on Survival Dispatch.

[@ryanellis8731]

Bear, I completely agree with your assessment, sir! With the exception of my .38Spl. (I only have about 200 rounds), I maintain a minimum of 1k rounds for each of my defensive handguns. I also maintain a minimum of 3k rounds 5.56/.223 for my AR (600 rounds of that in mags), and 3k rounds of 9mm. Note, I maintain larger amounts for the 2 major NATO rounds! For shotguns, I maintain around 300 rounds each of 12g (for me) and 20g (for my wife). Of those 300, about half is bird shot and the other half is split between 00 buck and slugs. .22LR? I keep somewhere between 4K-6k rounds, some cheaper for plinking/practice and plenty of the good stuff for hunting and self defense (should it ever come to that). Outstanding work sir!

[@Natedoc808]

Dry fire is a great way to keep draw and first shot accuracy tuned up with handgun. Also, a great drill on limited ammo is: load two mags with two rounds each- draw fire two into man sized target, mag change, fire two more into adjacent man sized target. Works a lot of skills.

[@stewiegriffin289]

That’s why i have around 30k in 22lr . I can practice both pistol and rifle skills and save my large calibers for the real deal but don’t underestimate that little round. Good placement game over...

[@randolphtolbert3825]

👍🏽

[@TomFox1]

30k rounds? I don’t believe u. 😂

[@stewiegriffin289]

@@TomFox1 Don’t give a shit what ya believe honestly. I know what i have you know what you have that’s about all that matters .👍

[@turbobill1747]

@@stewiegriffin289 I got over 14000 in 22lr,i believe u,i practice pistol an rifle the same as u.

[@stewiegriffin289]

@@turbobill1747 Thanks . It doesn’t take long to accumulate especially buying in bulk . 22lr is a great little round and underestimated .

[@BRLaue]

Like I told my wife: If you knew they weren’t going to make TP anymore, how much on hand would be enough?

[@johnholmes4960]

How much on hand depends on how much really is ON your hand......😫🖖

[@rairai3517]

Someone has been camping and forgot the t.p. , do that once and you will REALLY appreciate t.p. , among other things .....

[@MajorChipHazard1]

@Ryan 👀

[@markmatt9174]

Boss makes $100 and i make a dime, thats why i poo on company time, lmao. I have 9mm, 22lr and 17 for my guns, too bad those all sunk in a boating accident on lake erie few years ago.

[@jctedsap]

@bali song Even David carried 4 smooth stones because Goliath had 3 brothers.

[@rickgoddard6925]

Im glad you brought up continued training most folks need to revisit their own arms ! A person sometimes forget after a time away from the fire arm and need to revisit. I do for awareness

[@barbieblue2213]

In end times there will not be enough so my Bible will be my ammo!

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Yes

[@mikecarr9849]

Two different considerations.

[@ThomasIvan623]

I don't expect that physical and material preparations alone will be enough for any believer in Christ to survive: it will require help from above, just as, for example, angels provided help in the way of blinding those who, presumably, would have assaulted Lot and his family (see Genesis 19:11).

[@rkow8508]

Good luck.

[@richardrogers156]

So true ⚔️check out eagle's wings ministries, shepherds chapel ❤️💪😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@trapperbobpatriot8288]

I practice with my 22s. Save the big stuff

[@sportzguy8699]

This is what my father taught me, saves money and is every bit as effective for teaching skills.👍🏻

[@aramfingal5180]

22 isn't cheap anymore. 15-20 cents per round if you can even find it.

[@trapperbobpatriot8288]

@@aramfingal5180 lots of it in My area. Still expensive but available

[@goodoleme747]

Harder and harder to find

[@anomie6788]

Bob : like wise, I stocked piled a ton of .22 after the first shortage 10 years ago.

[@jamal69jackson77]

You cannot possibly answer that question, everyone's situation and needs are different... but I always say more is better than less

[@timothycontreras8424]

Jamal69 hey I dig your profile pic style !

[@jamal69jackson77]

@@timothycontreras8424 it's supposed to be secretive I guess, but thanks... because no one else likes it lol. (The background is in Cancun though).

[@rustybayonetcom]

FYI always save your brass, you can use it for barter if you don't reload.

[@WaffleCouncil]

how do you do this? what is it realistically worth in a shtf scenario?

[@user-cz2md9wn3n]

There are many things you can NEVER have enough of, ammo is one of them..

[@user-cz2md9wn3n]

@bali song Like I said, there are MANY things you can't have enough of, ammo is just ONE. Also, in the event of societal collapse, you'd need ammo for more people than just yourself. You might need to arm an entire network of people, friends, family ect. There's strength in numbers.

[@D33Lux]

@@user-cz2md9wn3n If those "friends" aren't prepped, they may turn that gun on you and take what you have. Think about your most deepest secret, we all have them. Would you trust those "friends" or "family" with those secrets, that's how you know if they're die hard, trust worthy.

[@user-cz2md9wn3n]

@@D33Lux I suppose anything is possible, but I keep my list of friends short & most of them are as well prepared as I am. I measure friends/family's trustworthiness based on whether or not I would give them keys to my home & currently only four people meet those requirements. I think I would be most concerned about people I DON'T know trying to take what's mine, but you are right because I have removed many people from my life for failing to be trustworthy, so I guess you never know..

[@hockeyplayah7912]

I just went ahead and bought a Blackhawk for re-supply. Landing it just also cleared the leaves off my lawn...neighbors seem a little angry though.

[@rairai3517]

Hinds are more cost effective , some of the up grades for the newer hinds make them massively more effective , of course there is a draw back it was originally a Russian helo but other European country's are building and up grading them , big plus they absorb small arms fire without a lot of problems , you do need parts and a mechanic with ground crew ..you land a hind on your lawn and unless you warn the neighbors you'll take small arms damage , they will think they are being invaded .....LOL. For your consideration...

[@davidreynolds4715]

Oh yeah!? I just bought a wind tunnel! Here's your leaves back!!!😁

[@rairai3517]

Park your abrams in a low spot cover it with leaves or camo net pattern of leaves and branches....

[@ParodyVille]

Costco sells their products by thr truckload....don't know if they carry ammo, but I'd love to have some trucker just come by and drop off the Connex cause they can just stay stored there:-)

[@Toastification]

You can never have too many books, too many bottles of wine, or too much ammo.

[@ezrider1967]

Damn right!

[@MH-lg1iu]

Actually, I once did get to the point of too many books!

[@charlesmckinley29]

This is only if you intend on not moving. I’ll be busy after my truck is loaded with ammo.😉

[@christopherreed1953]

@@MH-lg1iu lol at some point you have to reinforce the floor or build a new outbuilding 😂

[@bobsullivan5714]

The last page...The last sip....These might be inconvenient. The Last Round....That could be fatal.

[@hencal71]

I carry 300 rounds, don't need thousands of rounds, it's over in three seconds, you got him or he got you, now take his ammo, and guns , all done

[@josephasbury4492]

That's all good and well I imagine, unless you're going to have to retreat after an engagement. I'd say at least a 1000 rounds if that's the kind of strategy youre expecting will work

[@calestevens5222]

You ever been to war? With your answer, I know its no, or id you have thank God you were someone else's problem.

[@samueladams1775]

Your enemy will more than likely have friends. Real combat isn't like a video game. More than likely you won't have time to pick up weapons and ammo until the fighting is over. If you win the engagement. Like the man said, you won't have a chopper doing a resupply in a hot LZ. You are on your own. 20 20 round mags would be ideal. If you run out and have to rely on a pistol, you're screwed. And yes, ammo gets heavy. Especially if it .308. It could be worse. In WW2 soldiers had to hump it with 30-06 ammo, a few grenades, gear that was heavy and crappy food in cans. No matter how bad you think you have it, just remember , it could always be worse. It is better that your enemy run out of ammo and die than for you to run out of ammo and die. Just an opinion of a 63 year old.

[@ironleaf88]

That guy with thousands of rounds all the time probably shoots all of the time, and has most likely shot tens of thousands of rounds...He is more than likely ten times the marks man you'll ever be so you better be one hell of a shot.

[@VladTepesh409]

Got to say, I enjoy your videos. Short. Simple. To the point.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

My bank account: *Starts weeping in pain at those numbers*

[@krissyramsey3934]

But you can't put a price on self-defense

[@Uberragen21]

There is no bulk ammunition to be found, so your bank account can rest comfortably.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

A few years ago I told my son to get more ammo. I would pay for it. He assured me he had plenty. Now he wants more 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ no bulk available anymore. So frustrating! L.Bissett

[@codyschuler8471]

Slow and steady is how you build

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@codyschuler8471 at that point it was readily available in large quantities. Then “it” started and it been a see saw of availability. So now it’s “slow and steady” as you say.

[@edgrippi484]

Make every pull of the staple gun matter.

[@Angels_surround_me747]

I HATE THIS BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING ...BECUZ I FIND MYSELF ALONE . SMH I PRAY TO GOD ..THAT HE SENDS ME SOMEONE YESTERDAY.. UNTIL THEN ..ILL CONTINUE TO EDUCATE MYSELF. THANK YOU 4 YOUR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE.. 👍

[@Angels_surround_me747]

@@SlimShady771 California

[@samueladams1775]

@@Angels_surround_me747 you need to move to Texas, Idaho, or another patriot friendly state. I live in Texas. We are slowly taking our state back.

[@Angels_surround_me747]

@@samueladams1775 I LOVE TEXAS..I LIVED IN ATX FOR 12 YRS. THEN CAME BK HOME TO CALI. NOT MY CHOICE AT TIME. BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS. I THINK YOU ARE CORRECT. I NEED TO MOVE ..THATS 4 SURE!.

[@samueladams1775]

@@Angels_surround_me747 I as well as many other patriot Texans would welcome you with open arms my good Lady. Commiefornia is anti American and anti Liberty.

[@tankmelissaalex]

I got my "Bear" recommended amount of ammo for my son and I. It took 4 months of scrounging around to get it but I got it. Thanks for the info.

[@allmight9840]

Good work 👍

[@TinyTitan50]

Can’t have too much ammo... problem is finding it and affording it. Good thinking tho.

[@johnnash9072]

When you can't find ammo and need it, it is priceless.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Should have bought in 2017, 2018, 2019 when it was cheap and available.

[@YahLovesYou86]

I mean you can have too much if you are buying it and can’t feed your family.

[@ezrsaidndone8399]

@USA#1 !! exactly. With a plate carrier and food and water. Not many people are in good enough shape to lug all that around with 10 mags of rifle ammo and 10 mags of handgun ammo

[@longgone9869]

@@charlesmckinley29 Don’t you just love the people who wait until they needed to procure it. They are the same people that say I will take my concealed carry weapon with me when I need it. What is so tough about planning ahead or anticipating the future?

[@nitrojunkie22]

I'm always one box away from having enough. The key to happiness is RELOAD, RELOAD, RELOAD.

[@D33Lux]

@@christopherbeddoe406 If your lead is boiling (bubbling) that's when the fumes are presently high in the air. Just heat enough to melt, well ventilated area, preferably outside.

[@jayseestruth5715]

I’ve been doing 50 round range sessions since before this ammo- Demic it’s really how you use it and practicing the important fundamentals like bear said

[@evilboxevil]

Some good points made. Tips for more populated areas (urban/suburban): Stick to the most common calibers out there. Generally 9mm and 5.56. Something reasonable to keep in mind for a SHTF situation: 200 rds of anything is enough. If you need to go through 200 rds that fast, you're not going to make it anyway, and carrying much more than than is restrictive to speed. If you carry the most common rds, you will find them everywhere you go in those environments.

[@liberty4392]

If you only have 200 rounds you are not going to be able to practice much. I would at least quadruple that so you can train and not burn up all your ammo storage. I mostly train on long guns with 9 millimeter Luger and .22 Long Rifle as it is much cheaper. 2,300 rounds of .22 Long Rifle was not that expensive to acquire. But my .22 Long Rifle would be a last resort weapon. I chose 7.62 x 39 as my primary for long guns.

[@danielandrews7028]

Thank you Bear. People always said 1000 per gun even if it were a handgun. I always know there was a ratio. You put it in perspective. Thanks!

[@scottsgunchannel17]

It sucks that everyone spent all of their money on ammo, and didn't buy a more seaworthy boat to store that ammo in.....

[@westonpierson2532]

August 17th was the day all my guns sunk to the bottom of that lake... Kept buying ammo tho, just cuz.

[@goobersmootch6458]

@Rick Stern looks like theyre going fishing 🎣

[@leefithian3704]

Lol

[@ionracer24]

lmao

[@texastornado1195]

🤣

[@37mmOHIO]

I like your philosophy here. I run 5 mags on the vest, 2 mags coupled in the carbine, 30 mags loaded in ready-to-go crates. For my duty sidearm: 18 +1 loaded, 4x 18 on the vest/belt, 6 more with extensions in the bag/vault. 10x resupplies each in reserves in the vault (due to low supply currently, would prefer 3x this). Great videos friend.

[@toddk1377]

This is a good assessment. I based my load out on the same concept, except I prefer to have a 50 cal ammo can or larger full of loose rounds and a good speed loader, for both pistol and rifle. There will be down time to reload magazines. I also figure, if I'm planning on things going south, I need to apply security. For this I prefer to have a long range rifle available with a high power optic for precision and identification. For that I prefer to have at least 200 rounds for that, for which in my case, that's 200 rounds of 50 BMG and that alone costs 3-4x as much as 5.56 ammo. For training, I dry fire everyday with both my rifle and pistol. I only shoot 20-50 rounds each once a month. I only go with that number because it's not only me, but my wife and oldest son too, so I have to be restrained on my ammunition.

[@lbaker3602001]

I met a guy ( three years ago ) he had sixteen thousand (16K) rounds of 5.56, and I thought he was crazy at the time.

[@paddlesailnitro1]

crazy like a fox.

[@Gsquared_08]

I have a friend that never came out with us on our shooting days no matter how much fun we were having. We used to laugh at him when he said he was saving his ammo. Look who's laughing now? He's sitting on 6k in .223 and 13k on 22 cal.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

The only thing I did right for the last 15 years was stock up on primers. Small pistol, large pistol, small rifle, magnum. Never did reloading requiring large rifle primers. Had about 12,000 a few years ago but reloading has use up about 3,000.

[@gabeelkins9059]

I've probably got something along the lines of 8000~ of 7.62x39. Bought alot of it when one of my local shops went out of business, something like 14 cents per round.

[@garrick1117]

What does his medical resupply looks like. If he has a chronic medical condition, it will likely kill him before he runs out of ammo fighting an imaginary enemy.

[@headshotsongs9465]

The old line, "You don't have too much ammo unless you're on fire or swimming."

[@merithenderson2369]

I have prepared for 10+ year. This is the best I’ve heard yet!!!

[@Docsjeff]

It’s great having someone give actual #’s needed.

[@arizona-4734]

Also worth the look at Paul Harrells vid on ammo shortage training. Good info there too.

[@garrick1117]

What do you think you will be shooting at, Zombies?

[@BlackSheep1]

I gotta say this is one of the best videos I’ve seen on this topic yet! Well thought out, explained very well. I knew I was a bit light but 🤯 thanks for helping me out with the math 👍

[@marco_marks]

Very good core message to get what you can and use what you can. Never forget that people with less resources than you have done more than you.

[@tennesseetactical1864]

Your combat load out numbers made me feel better about where I'm at with my stocked ammunition..

[@AMX86]

Excellent point...we are our own resupply. Best advice in weeks.

[@gotemfishing2190]

“How much beers should you drink? All of them.”

[@gotemfishing2190]

@Predbeau101 what’s your ETA??

[@kennethflippin1774]

Hope your wife has hidden your guns after the first sixpak .

[@chriscampbell9928]

None of it

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I closed the bar last night drank till 6 am ,I blacked out for 11 hrs

[@theresakelly1915]

My CZP-10 F with one in the chamber plus magazine holds 20 rounds! Gun comes with two mags! Also bought an UpLulu Speed Loader for quick reload. Can load 19 rounds in under 30 seconds. Was training at the range but it got so expensive created my own range in the woods. We change where the targets are placed and time it. It works!

[@radiorahim861]

I freaking love bear. All of them!!!

[@lindaadams4975]

Haha hey BEAR! God bless you, the bear nation and those reading this. 🇺🇸❤👍 🙏

[@okie-kan9240]

Answer: as much as you can get, don't tell Biden or Buttplug.

[@pootinplays]

me and my buttplug are very close

[@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv]

That is funny 😄

[@jhscheppele2448]

Or Beto the Mexican skate board queen.

[@RGRundeRGRound]

🤣🤣🤣 Gotta ask, WHO IS BUTTPLUG 🤣🤣🤣

[@PSC4.1]

What I recommend during this time to practice tactical maneuvers and firing, grab a couple of airsoft guns that are gas blow back guns that are close to replicas of your own guns (you can pick the good ones that are expensive or the cheap ones) just take those go out into the woods or to an airsoft field and practice your tactics, squad maneuvers etc.

[@amberkat8147]

That is a great idea. I need to get a rifle. I cant run and I always take a sniper role if I can, so that's what I should be prepped and trained for. I hit the edge of the bullseye twice on my first time ever using my hand gun, I think I can manage with a rifle if I had one.

[@davidblanchard5252]

Thank you for your information. As a twenty eight year retired law enforcement. And hunter/surviliast I agree. Thank you again.

[@pewpeww556]

I learned to reload two years ago. Worth every penny

[@monkeybuttdevinlane]

Not only do I have ammo, but I spend the time I would be at the range prepping cases and loading.

[@GrimWare_3QpkRcAU....]

1k rounds for each gun you own is my mantra.

[@GrimWare_3QpkRcAU....]

@bill rasman LOL I just went to cheaper than dirt those fuckers are charging over a dollar a round for 5.56 green tips, LOL keeping a kilo on hand will help insure you drive right on past gouge city.

[@nodnoc]

That's fine, but these idiots who are stockpiling hundreds of thousands of rounds are creating the shortage and hurting other gun owners who just want to have enough round to practice with

[@elnegro8654]

Not really. Aside from covid, the leading reason for shortage is the 17 millions guns sold in 2020. You can't expect to have enough ammo when there are newer buyers everyday. Price Is bas on demand too. The harder to get the higher the price so hoard as much as u can when u can because there will be a time there wont be none

[@gunwalepffp8545]

Spot on! Just subscribed havent seen any of the other videos yet. Need to have one on go bags/kits. Hell, even my grandkids have their own carriers. Trucks/vehicles, I have a 1984 gmc jimmy 6.2 diesel. Can run on restaurant oil if need be. It can be monotonous thinking about everything but it's important that every family member has a job and gets on board

[@billjensen6216]

Thank you, Bear always great information from you.

[@shaunlloyd5724]

Bear!? I wasn't expecting to see you on this channel. Great video!

[@lindaadams4975]

@@SurvivalDispatch Truly is awesome when people are working together through this chaos. Much respect to u and bear🇺🇸❤

[@James-og6cx]

Don't underestimate the value of melee weapons, either. They don't run out of ammo.

[@majerstud]

Agree. Mossberg 590 with a bayonet lug. Never runs out!

[@videogazer801]

I was a Marine Major and the soldiers under my battalion each carried 6 magazines, plus 1 in the rifle. And it’s enough for the field.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thank you for your service!

[@franklinlowe5839]

Best no nonsense breakdown I've seen in a while.

[@justwhoiam3726]

When I can’t close the closet door anymore!!

[@jasonstarr6419]

Time to either dig a basement, or build another closet!!! :)

[@brians2733]

Closet door? I can’t close the spare bedroom door.

[@nickr9784]

This cracks me up. Should an event take place, most people would die before reloading their first mag

[@hydjrasierra1557]

Then I guess we are all dead and it don't matter.

[@lycanbreath1]

Shit aint funny! Too many decent people aint gonna be ready, or be able to help.

[@blackwolfmane4532]

Just trying 2 survive tires me call of duty is a new win situation u can't go 3 seconds without getting killed the good thing u get respawned another life u can have all the guns and ammo all the training and catch a bullet n the head n the heat of war guess what game over and no respawn!!!!!!!!

[@hoofington7866]

You must be delusional if you think you'll survive long enough in a firefight to need all that ammo.... Their is strength in numbers, if you find yourself in a firefight hopefully you have the numbers. Being in a defensive position helps but that wont stop a flank or an ambush if your flying solo or with the get your own ammo attitude... Like who the fuck would trust their life in a firefight to a friend /family member that you wouldn't give ammo to? But very entertaining thanks

[@Wastelandman7000]

Sadly true, but, maybe not for the reason you think. Their strength isn't in numbers. Its in SURPRISE. If you study how these things go down in SHTF situations the bad guys usually get up close, at night, and rush in and try and overwhelm the defenders. If they can't surprise you, they most likely won't try it. They're looking for a score, not a firefight. During Katrina people defending their neighborhoods successfully drove off looters by making them aware that they were aware of the looters. By firing rounds over their heads. Also, the stores that had people on the roof defending them during the LA Riots didn't get burned out. So it can be done. But it requires vigilance. Situational awareness and alertness are your front line defenses, not a firearm. Because your main dangers from humans are surprise and ambush.

[@shanhutchison7332]

Nice idea on ammo requirements. Thanks. Stay safe and watch your six.

[@christopherscott3189]

Love this video. My general rule of thumb (though I am lacking) is to have 3 rounds per person for my immediate population. This for my battle rifle and 1 round per person for my handgun. Not that I'm worried about my immediate population (mostly a conservative area) but if I have that number I can share with my immediate family/MAG in the area. I am no where near that number because I began this thinking mid covid. But I think its a good rule of thumb. I am currently bolstering my numbers to get to that point.

[@ordinaryeveryday5400]

My 22Lr ar conversion kit has saved me lots of money sighting my guns in plus they are just all around fun

[@mccranahan747]

I bought an I target setup no need to use live ammo but still keep fundamentals sharp and target acquisition sharp. I NEVER shoot my stockpile if I can’t buy it I don’t live fire. Good video , subscribed !!

[@jeffsavage5065]

Thanks for the intel brother

[@BH-qi9cq]

Just bought a Mantis (laser target system) and it's awesome! Cost the same as 100 rounds of 9mm. and gets rid of your shot anticipation.

[@texasgrayman3492]

I thought calling a social worker was the solve all.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Uh huh.....

[@OOICU812]

Only if you're a leftist.

[@freddiewilliams7893]

@@OOICU812 I am left handed but not a leftist thank god

[@amberfreeman259]

Hahahaha

[@flyoverstate6893]

Lol

[@kennethkuiros1110]

You the man I agree with your logic with the ammo shortage love going to the range with 22 pistols and 22 AR long rifles and practice since 22 Ammo is cheaper I recommend 10,000 rounds of 22 Ammo lr and save on your 9mm and 556 Ammo. Keep on keeping on

[@robertderbyshire7508]

I'm sorry it's a sore subject. I know I'm watching it and appreciate it. Thanks you!!

[@merrickmixson362]

A Very informative video and also points out that there is a fine line between "Stock-piling" and hoarding .

[@stijn2472]

Didn't expect to see Bear on this channel. Pleasant surprise!

[@kjjosker]

I live in NY and I hear you saying all of these foreign terms like "30 round mag" and "defensive handgun". Lol

[@patricianoftheplebs6015]

2A shall not be infringed

[@benjaminmorgan75]

Bear would say then don't be in NY

[@kjjosker]

@@benjaminmorgan75 I'll get out of this God forsaken state eventually.

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

dont bring bad voting habits if you do relocate.

[@kjjosker]

@@constitutionalrepublican1611 no sir, I think i might even be to the right of Rush Limbaugh, lol

[@ShaunPanzer]

Saw the title and thought “ all of it “ 🥁 I’m now down to dry fire practice often, where I live there is very very little Ammo and they are jacking the price way up for the little you can get . I’m saving the few buckets of practice Ammo as last resort .

[@stevenpritchett4933]

Already a subscriber, Bear. 'Preciate ya, from Oklahoma.

[@umami0247]

I know of no upper limit? Truly you can’t have to much. The more I have the more I shoot. Makes me happy and keeps the kids out of my yard!

[@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744]

My brother is home with me. He is ex sf and contractor. He has a lot and I will leave it at that. He told me "you can never have enough." I believe him. God bless you all.

[@sbreheny]

I wouldn't keep a rifle chambered all the time. We're used to doing this with pistols but pistols are generally drop-safe, especially if the pistol was made in the last 40 years. Rifles and shotguns are not as reliably designed to be drop safe. It's also important to remember that in a fire, rounds that cook-off when loose or in a mag are only a fire hazard and not a ballistic threat. But if a round is chambered and cooks off, the bullet will come out the muzzle at lethal velocity and will be a threat to you, your family, and firemen. The only gun I keep with one in the chamber is my carry pistol - and if I have to leave it at home for any reason, I unload and clear it.

[@banditquest4756]

I NEVER keep a round chambered unless I am in the field and ready to engage/shoot. At home and during transportation, I do keep a full Magazine attached to my guns but I never chamber a round unless I am ready to shoot. If someone were to break into my home and/or come after me, with my fully loaded magazines attached, I can chamber a round just as quickly as I can switch the safety to fire. There is no advantage to keeping a round in the chamber when storing your gun. Another advantage to attaching a Mag but keeping the chamber empty is that small children do not have the strength to pull the bolt back on most firearms to chamber a round. However, they do have the strength to switch the safety and then they will be able shoot your gun, possibly killing themself of another person.

[@natethegreat9817]

Thank you very much for the video🙏🙏 I really appreciate it!!