Videos tagged with Ammunition Distributors

This video discusses the potential application of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act to civilian ammunition stockpiles. It clarifies that such an act would likely only be invoked by the President during a declared state of national emergency or wartime, specifically to address critical shortages. The focus would be on large-scale stockpiles held by distributors or manufacturers, not typical personal collections.

The Strategic and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act could allow the President to acquire civilian ammunition stockpiles during a declared state of emergency or wartime. However, this would likely only apply to very large stockpiles held by distributors or manufacturers, not typical personal collections of a few thousand rounds. A proven shortage and a significant national security threat, such as boots-on-the-ground conflict, would be prerequisites for invoking the act.

Despite a September 2021 ban on Russian ammunition imports to the US, significant quantities of 7.62x39mm ammunition continue to arrive. This is facilitated by a 'grandfather clause' that allows existing and pending import permits to be honored, permitting deliveries for up to three years post-ban. This has resulted in substantial volumes of Russian ammo entering the US market.