I was looking at body armor in June. Every company I found online had at least a 3 month wait between ordering and delivery.

Can confirm. Purchased a plate carrier with plates, from an in-state merchant, and it was still 8-10weeks. Still waiting. My sister's family purchase their first handgun yesterday, in Texas, and the least shitty handgun available was a Beretta M9, no ammo available.

I've got my own stock of emergency supplies, food, brass, etc.