Videos tagged with US Military Ammunition

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.

This video discusses the critical role of Lake City Ammunition, the largest manufacturer in the US, which produces 80-90% of civilian and 100% of US military ammunition. It highlights concerns about potential closure due to political actions, emphasizing the severe impact on the Second Amendment, national defense, and civilian access to ammunition. The speaker notes that 28 state Attorney Generals are actively working to prevent its shutdown.

The video discusses a potential ammunition shortage triggered by the US government's decision to halt commercial sales from the Lake City Ammunition Plant. This plant, operated by Winchester, produces 5.56mm rounds for the military and some for commercial markets. The shift to prioritize military needs due to overseas conflicts could impact consumer availability and pricing, potentially leading to a situation similar to past shortages.

The US Army is transitioning from 5.56 NATO to the 6.8mm in the XM7 system, leading to an overrun of 5.56 ammunition. While this overrun is available to consumers, the video advises against paying inflated prices, noting that 40-50 cents per round is not a good deal. Ideally, 5.56 ammunition should be available for under 40 cents per round.

This video discusses the significant question of whether the US military possesses sufficient ammunition stockpiles, particularly small arms rounds, to support a large-scale conflict. The speaker estimates the US military's stockpile to be between 4 to 12 billion rounds, with a strong likelihood that 5.56mm NATO constitutes the majority due to production at facilities like the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.

This video discusses the ongoing ammunition shortage, attributing it to the US government's prioritization of components produced at facilities like the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. The plant manufactures chemical components and propellants, which are then supplied to civilian ammunition manufacturers for government contracts, leaving fewer materials available for the civilian market. This dynamic creates a stall in civilian ammunition availability despite increased production.

This video discusses a potential US government directive to halt the production of 5.56mm ammunition for the civilian market at the Lake City Ammunition Plant. The speaker speculates this is due to the federal government running low on ammunition and components, impacting approximately 30% of the civilian 5.56mm supply. The speaker also recounts a challenging experience attempting to gain access to the plant for information.

This video investigates claims that the current ammunition shortage is a plot to disarm Americans. It analyzes ammunition production and sales data from 2017-2020, comparing civilian demand driven by events like the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest with government purchases. The analysis concludes that while government agencies are significant buyers, civilian demand fueled by panic buying is the primary driver of the shortage, not a disarming conspiracy.