First off, I hope you're not letting that dog smoke. Way too cute.
Another part of your post kind of sums everything up. "If you want it, work for it or have friends" That's what so aggravating and has everyone so pissed off, it shouldn't be this way. Whether its shooters or profiteers or dealers or manufacturers I don't know. It reminds me of the gas shortages and long lines back in the 80s or the rationing that went on during WW II. (I've just read about that) It just doesn't make sense.