Ammo Shortage Solution : What US Ammo Manufacturers Need To Do Now!

Published on December 12, 2020
Duration: 3:49

This video discusses the ongoing ammunition shortage, identifying primer availability as the primary bottleneck. It suggests US ammunition manufacturers should collectively demand international primer producers like Arms Corp, Celor Embelit, and Fiocchi prioritize US orders by cutting non-US customers by 50-80%. This action, if taken, could immediately alleviate the shortage and restore supply to the US market.

Quick Summary

The current ammunition shortage is primarily caused by panic buying, overwhelming manufacturers. The key bottleneck is primer availability. US manufacturers can address this by collectively demanding international primer producers like Arms Corp, Celor Embelit, and Fiocchi cut non-US orders by 50-80% and prioritize US supply.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Ammo Shortage Origins
  2. 00:49Primer Bottleneck Identified
  3. 01:05US vs. International Primer Producers
  4. 01:34Ammunition Market Size
  5. 02:12Proposed Solution for US Manufacturers
  6. 02:40International Primer Producer Demands
  7. 03:06Immediate End to Shortage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main reason for the current ammunition shortage?

The primary driver of the ammunition shortage, which began in spring 2020, is panic buying. Consumers are purchasing thousands of rounds, far exceeding the typical annual demand, which bullet manufacturers are unable to match.

What specific component is limiting ammunition production?

The critical component that is limiting the amount of ammunition that can be produced is the primer. While there are many ammunition manufacturers, the availability of primers is the bottleneck.

Which companies are the main primer producers?

Domestically, the main primer producers in the US are Federal, CCI, Remington, and Winchester. Internationally, key producers include Arms Corp in the Philippines, Celor Embelit in the Czech Republic, Fiocchi in Italy, and JSC in Russia.

What solution is proposed for US ammunition manufacturers to address the shortage?

The proposed solution is for US ammunition manufacturers to collectively demand that international primer producers limit their non-US customers by 50-80% and allocate the freed-up primers to US manufacturers immediately.

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