Will Sale Of Federal, CCI, Speer, & Remington ADD To The Ammunition Shortage?!?

The largest US civilian ammunition producer, formerly Vista Outdoor's Kinetic Group (Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer), has been acquired by the European defense conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG). While US factories and jobs remain, boardroom control has shifted overseas. This acquisition introduces potential risks for civilian ammunition supply and pricing due to CSG's NATO-facing defense contracts and potential influence from foreign regulatory policies, impacting availability during demand spikes.

This video from GFG warns gun owners about impending ammunition price increases, citing a 3-12% rise effective April 1st, attributed to the Czech Group's acquisition of Vista Outdoors. The speaker advises proactive purchasing before the price hike, suggesting strategies like buying in bulk, seeking deals, budgeting, and staying informed about market dynamics. The advice is presented with an authoritative tone, drawing on detailed knowledge of industry consolidation and market factors.

Vista Outdoor, the largest civilian ammunition producer in North America, has sold all its manufacturing facilities, including brands like Federal, CCI, Speer, Remington, and Hevi-Shot, to a Czech billionaire for $1.91 billion. This sale raises concerns about future ammunition availability, especially given ongoing global shortages and the US Army reportedly ceasing civilian ammo production. The new entity will be named Revelyst.

This video from Guns & Gadgets announces a significant upcoming increase in ammunition prices, effective January 1, 2024. The price hikes are attributed to unprecedented demand and a global shortage of gunpowder, impacting major brands owned by Vista Outdoor, including Federal, CCI, Remington, and Speer. The speaker, identified as an experienced individual with knowledge of the gun industry and ownership of Blackout Coffee, details the percentage increases across various ammunition types and powders, emphasizing that this will affect all firearm users from trainers to hobbyists.

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This video warns that in the event of an expanding war, the US Army and Department of Defense would cease civilian ammunition supply. Production would shift entirely to military calibers under the Defense Production Act of 1950, and existing civilian stockpiles could be reallocated. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise on military-civilian production links and historical precedents, urges civilians to stock up on ammunition proactively.

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Sig Sauer's P320 won the US Army's Modular Handgun System contract over Glock primarily due to a significantly lower bid price, exceeding $100 million less than Glock's proposal. The Army's requirements included no finger grooves, a flared magwell, and modularity, which both manufacturers addressed differently. The Sig M17 and M18 will replace the Beretta M9, with the 101st Airborne being the first unit to receive them.

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