We're in the same position here in Alabama. I have enough .22 rimfire to hunt squirrels with for the rest of MY life. I have 3 grandsons, 2 of 'em have no interest in guns at all, but the youngest shares his Papa's enthusiasm for guns. I'd like to be able to buy rimfire ammo for him to shoot, but I haven't seen so much as a 50 rd. box for sale anywhere in several years.