Ammunition was the hot item Saturday as gun enthusiasts from around Southern California converged on the Ontario Convention Center for the first day of the two-day Crossroads of the West Gun Show.
The Ontario Convention Center was busy with some people arriving and others leaving with such purchases as walking sticks to firearms cases. But of all the items available, ammo was at the top of many shopping lists.
At one point, a line to purchase ammunition was snaking around the exhibit hall, said Bob Templeton, the owner of the gun show. It was taking about three hours for shoppers to make their way to the head of the line, he said. catch up with the demand."
Among the gun dealers at the show was Lou Preciado, co-owner of the High Impact Tactical Fire Arms in Upland, who said his customers are uneasy about potential gun-control legislation affecting firearms and ammunition purchases, setting off brisk sales.
Customers are buying both ammunition and firearms, he said.
I can't keep guns on the wall," he said. "I'm down to two handguns. Normally my shelves are filled with handguns
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