Firearm logistics

[u/Independent-Bad8575]

I understand the current state of law and regulations are not favourable to businesses in the firearms industry at the current time . Certain manufacturers have basically wrote off Canada. Now while I understand this from a business standpoint I don’t understand why certain retailers don’t recognize this and make more of an effort to combat this. So many things are perpetually out of stock or on special order. 85% of online stores and brick and mortar for that matter are constantly out of stock with no ETA on when that will change. I feel like we are living in a logistic 3rd world country in this industry. For example trying to find a ruger 10/22 with anything other than the absolute basic model or the black synthetic is nearly impossible without special order. This is an indication that they will sell out very quickly. So why never stock anything or give any real etas. I’ve talked to a few distributors and they do have the ability to make these orders still but are apprehensive . I know we’re limited on what we can own but stocking popular models isn’t even the norm anymore. Do you guys know anywhere across Canada that I can order things without a 6 week lead time ? This is getting ridiculous and the sport is dying from 2 ends. 1 being the government and 2 is the lack of supply from retailers. This is harming whatever we have left. This is my rant for now, I get it’s tough out there for everyone but these retailers are severely lacking on keeping things in stock. I just want a 10-22 carbon magpul, not asking for much.

[u/HALF-PRICE_]

Risk vs reward. The retailers risk that investment in their order of say 100 Rugers not selling for the small reward amount of profit to be made. Also IF they do not sell those retailers also know that the government will not be paying full retail costs to “buy-back” them for the inventory they order. It is a lose-lose risk for a small profit reward. Most businesses are not willing to risk it. You want a Ruger I want a Phalanx.

[u/Independent-Bad8575 → u/HALF-PRICE_]

I agree but when I call a few retailers about certain rifles and they say “ your about the 50th person who called this month about this model” is a sure indication there is demand and it won’t take months to offload inventory. Retailers are also aloud to export these firearms if needed. While they may not get everything they put into and order it greatly reduces fiscal risk. Just sad to see they have everyone by the nuts.