Videos tagged with Production Capacity

This video highlights the US military's current struggles with ammunition shortages, stemming from the conflict in Ukraine and insufficient production capacity. It emphasizes that preppers should learn from these military oversights and proactively build their own ammunition stockpiles before a crisis occurs. The content draws parallels between national strategic reserve depletion and individual preparedness, stressing the importance of foresight and self-reliance.

This video features a retired Lt. Colonel sounding the alarm on a critical US military ammunition shortage. The speaker explains that high volumes sent to Ukraine, coupled with shared primer components between large artillery and small arms, are depleting stockpiles. The situation could take 10-15 years to rectify and poses a significant risk to national security, potentially impacting civilian availability if demand spikes.

This guide outlines the advanced manufacturing processes at the new Lehigh Defense facility, focusing on their CNC-machined solid copper projectiles. It details production capacity, quality control, and the specific technologies behind their Controlled Chaos and Xtreme Defense bullet designs, highlighting their application in cartridges like 300 HAM'R and 300 Blackout. The information is presented with high authority from industry founders and manufacturing experts.

This video analyzes the 2020-2021 ammunition shortage, attributing it primarily to a massive surge in gun and ammo purchases driven by the pandemic, civil unrest, and election uncertainty. The speaker highlights that demand increased from an average of 8.1 billion rounds annually to an estimated 14 billion rounds in 2020, exacerbated by hoarding. Manufacturers like Federal, CCI, Speer, and Remington, under Vista Outdoors, confirm the shortage was due to math and economics, not government conspiracy. The video suggests a return to normalcy by July 2021, with prices expected to remain elevated due to past hoarding.

This video features John Nosler, President and COO of Nosler Ammunition, explaining the complex factors behind the current ammunition shortage to host Colion Noir. Nosler details how a significant increase in new gun owners and hunters, coupled with shifts in consumer purchasing habits and pandemic-related operational challenges, has created a demand that outpaces even expanded production. The company's efforts to maintain quality and support independent retailers are also highlighted.

This video from NRA Publications features Mark Keefe of American Rifleman interviewing Tim Brandt of Federal Premium Ammunition regarding the ongoing .22 Rimfire ammunition shortage. Brandt explains that production is at 24/7 capacity at Federal and CCI facilities, but unprecedented demand from new shooters has outstripped supply. Rumors of market manipulation are dismissed, with the primary cause being a significant increase in consumer demand.