I pretty much quit going to academy when they said they were taking ARs of the shelves because of the gun grabbers. Walmart is still always out, but the locals and pawn shops always seem to have a ton with no buying limits. Thompson creek in Jackson always has a ton of it.
Yea I would venture to say there theres no longer a 22 shortage. Hell I was even able to order CCI Quiets from the distributor last week! Its been a LONG time since I was able to have a choice for 22LR. Even 22Mag is in stock now!