Videos tagged with Raw Materials

This video from God Family and Guns alerts viewers to impending ammunition price increases announced by Vista Outdoors, effective April 1st. The instructor highlights four key reasons for the hikes: raw material costs (copper, lead, zinc, antimony), increased gunpowder and primer prices, ongoing supply chain constraints, and volatile global metal markets. Three specific calibers are identified as being most affected: 12 Gauge, .223/5.56, and 9mm, with 9mm predicted to see the first and potentially largest price surge.

The SHOT Week Supplier Showcase connects firearms manufacturers with over 600 suppliers, focusing on raw materials, precision machinery, and industry innovations. The event facilitates B2B networking, allowing manufacturers to source components and suppliers to access decision-makers. It highlights the global nature of the firearms supply chain, with participants from various international markets.

This video discusses the US Army's expansion of ammunition production with the opening of a new plant focused on components and raw materials. It highlights the military's efforts to ramp up ammunition manufacturing capabilities. The content also promotes the channel's Patreon, merchandise, and other social media platforms, while also featuring links to partnered organizations and recommended products.

This video addresses the escalating prices of ammunition, focusing on the underlying issue of raw material shortages for primers and gunpowder. While acknowledging government contracts as a known factor, it delves deeper into the supply chain challenges impacting these essential components. The discussion touches upon political implications and the broader context of gun rights.

This video discusses a reported EU order for ammunition manufacturers to surrender raw materials and components for war efforts in Europe. It touches on the broader implications for the ammunition supply chain and mentions US gun policy initiatives. The content creator also promotes their Patreon and various sponsor products.

This video from Prepper School, Volume 15, addresses supply chain issues and "out of stock" scenarios. It explores reasons like low inventories, labor shortages, and shipping costs, highlighting potential disruptions from events like the Freedom Convoy. The content then shifts to actionable advice for preppers, suggesting alternate supply sources including gardens, local farms, farmers markets, flea markets, yard sales, and leveraging social networks for barter. It also points to online platforms like Marketplace, Etsy, eBay, Gunbroker, and AmmoSeek for sourcing goods. The video emphasizes creativity, improvisation, and utilizing raw materials like pallets (from dumpsters only) and food buckets.