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/Tough-Air-4765]

Honestly the way I see it is Canada isn't a profitable market to break it down as I see it. The current population of Canada is 40 million vs the US at 350 million firearms ownership in Canada is 2.2 million that is no where near the 1 third to probably half or more the population that would buy firearms related items who would you prioritize first for buisness let alone the European market. Canada has become a hostile untrust worthy market for any firearms adjacent buisness so why was the time, material, and legal issue that could come with dealing in canada for very little to no profit especially if the government says it's banned tomorrow.