2008–13 United States Ammunition Shortage Jan 28, 2014 17:02:26 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Oscar Knight on Jan 28, 2014 17:02:26 GMT -6 .....Simple Answer : ........"Both firearms and ammunition began selling at a record pace after the 2008 election of President Barack Obama" ..........Most us knew this before it happened. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9313_United_States_ammunition_shortage Gun Salesman of Year, for the Fifth Year in a row