OKLAHOMA CITY -
Threats of increased
gun control sparked a nationwide buying spree on guns and ammo to the point
where the supply is so low some are calling ammunition a hot commodity.
At Oklahoma Coin
& Gold, Chelsey Davis deals in diamonds, silver, gold and now there is a
new offer on the table. Bullets are now big business for Davis, who is hoping to
cash in on the ammo shortage.
"It's kind of
exploding at this point, but I probably should [not] use that word," joked
Davis.
All kidding aside,
Davis says since advertising "Cash for Bullets", he's been overwhelmed with clients.
"I saw in the
first three days about 10,000 rounds come through the door. Everybody has some
or knows someone with some," said Davis.
Robert Higgins
made a quick hundred dollars selling his leftover bullets and gladly weighed in
on the issue.
"I happened to
have 137 rounds of ammo that didn't fit anything I own anymore, so I thought it
was a good opportunity for both of us," said Higgins.
Davis is literally
stockpiling the ammunition to sell off in the future. And the he shop is
collecting all types. Davis says he gives a fair price often more than
market value. So far, he's traded for shotgun shells, .22, and even some ammo
for military assault rifles, all without any criticism.
"I've heard
nothing bad about it. Everybody has been happy. Everybody has been looking for
an outlet," said Davis.
Davis says the
price he will pay depends on the condition of the ammunition and caliber. Davis
also says there is no limit to the number he will purchase.
Oklahoma Coin & Gold is
located at 4001 N. Pennsylvania Ave.