Cedar Rapids Gazette: With fall hunting seasons unfolding in Iowa and demand for ammunition rising, supplies are so tight that some retailers are rationing how much customers can buy and the state is warning hunters to plan ahead now or risk being surprised later. The ammunition shortage became pronounced across that nation in the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains at the same time that guns purchases soared. Not only are hunters and retailers feeling the pinch, some local law enforcement agencies are relying on stockpiles for ongoing training while orders are delayed — and some are paying more.