Videos tagged with Lake City Ammo

The US Army is addressing ammunition shortages by partnering with Idaho National Laboratories to develop mobile critical material refineries. These units will refine raw materials like antimony trisulfide, crucial for primer production, directly at manufacturing or mining sites, reducing reliance on foreign sources like China and bolstering both military and civilian ammo supply.

This video discusses a specific line item within the OBBHR1 bill that allocates billions of dollars towards increasing ammunition production. It highlights funding for small and medium arms ammunition, next-generation ammo factories, and bullet material acquisition. The speaker emphasizes that a significant portion of US Army ammunition production, particularly from Lake City Ammo, is allocated to civilians, which could lead to decreased ammo costs and increased availability.

Ammunition prices are decreasing for several key calibers due to increased supply and decreased demand. The speaker highlights 9mm, 5.56 NATO, and 7.62 NATO as calibers experiencing significant price drops, recommending stockpiling before the November 2024 election. Additionally, harder-to-find calibers like 44 Magnum are becoming more available at reasonable prices.

The video discusses a significant surplus of small arms ammunition in the United States, particularly in 5.56 NATO, 9mm NATO, and 7.62 NATO calibers. This surplus is attributed to increased production following the 2020 shortage, military contracts, and European nations taking over ammo supply for Ukraine. Despite the abundance, prices have not decreased and have even seen a 5-10% increase due to manufacturers anticipating continued demand.

The US Army is significantly increasing ammunition production to meet global demands, particularly for conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, and to support the transition to the 6.8mm Next Generation Squad Weapon. A new, highly automated facility in Mesquite, Texas, operated by General Dynamics, is crucial for boosting the production of ammunition components and raw materials, which in turn enhances output at established plants like Scranton Army Ammunition Plant and Lake City Ammo. This strategic expansion aims to ensure a robust supply chain beyond relying solely on existing stockpiles.

The US Army is significantly increasing ammunition production to meet global demands, particularly for conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, and to support the transition to new weapon calibers like the 6.8mm. A new, highly automated facility in Mosquite, Texas, operated by General Dynamics, is crucial for producing ammunition components and raw materials, thereby enhancing the output of established plants like Scranton Army Ammunition Plant and Lake City Ammo. This strategic investment aims to bolster both artillery and small arms ammunition supply chains.

The US Army's civilian ammunition production, primarily from Lake City Ammo, is crucial for maintaining a wartime operational status. The speaker identifies two main scenarios that would cause the US Army to cease civilian ammo sales: direct US involvement in a war requiring all production for military use, or the rise of a tyrannical government that would control ammunition to disarm citizens. The speaker emphasizes the symbiotic relationship, where civilian sales help maintain the plant's operational readiness.

The video discusses the potential sale of Vista Outdoors, the largest civilian ammunition producer in the US, to the Czechoslovak Group. It highlights concerns about foreign control over a significant portion of US ammunition supply, especially in light of potential geopolitical instability. The speaker urges viewers to contact their representatives to oppose the sale.

Ammunition prices for NATO calibers like 5.56x45mm, 9mm, and .308 Winchester are reportedly decreasing, with increased availability. While not as cheap as pre-2020 prices, this presents an opportunity to stock up before potential election-year price hikes due to increased demand. Several previously hard-to-find calibers like .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, and .38 Short Colt are also returning to stock.

The US Army is constructing a new small arms ammunition production facility, the first in decades, with Winchester operating the plant in Independence, Missouri. This facility, known as Lake City Ammo, is expected to be fully operational by 2025 and will support the production of ammunition for new squad weapons, including 5.56 NATO and 9mm rounds.

The video discusses how US and EU government contracts for ammunition are significantly impacting civilian supply. Ammo manufacturers are prioritizing large, long-term government contracts, often due to government provision of raw materials and legal mandates in Europe. This shift is leading to reduced civilian ammo production, causing shortages in certain calibers and potentially impacting availability for years to come.

This video discusses a potential link between recent ammunition shortages and anti-Second Amendment efforts. The speaker suggests that the FBI's tracing of casings from 5.56mm and 9mm ammunition used in crimes, which are reportedly sourced from US Army production at Lake City Ammo, is being used to justify stopping civilian ammo production. The speaker also highlights the timing of millions of rounds of ammunition being stolen in transit, coinciding with these calls to halt civilian production, raising questions about the narrative being pushed.