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With ammunition costs rising, this expert guide from GUN NEWS highlights smart shooter strategies for maintaining proficiency without breaking the bank. The video recommends several firearm platforms known for their lower per-round costs, including .22 LR rifles like the Ruger 10/22, Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCCs) in 9mm, modern air rifles, inline muzzleloaders, and affordable surplus military rifles. It emphasizes that choosing the right platform can significantly reduce training expenses while still allowing for high-volume practice.

This video from GFG outlines five key warning signs that could indicate an impending ammunition shortage. Drawing on the 2020 shortage, the instructor highlights military contract surges, sudden spikes in gun sales, retail purchase limits, rising ammo prices, and the disappearance of cheap bulk ammunition as critical indicators for gun owners to monitor.

This video highlights nine critical reasons why 9mm firearm owners must pay close attention to current market dynamics and potential future availability issues. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise in firearms and market trends, explains how civilian, law enforcement, and military demand, coupled with manufacturing limitations and panic buying, can drastically impact 9mm ammunition and firearm accessibility. Owners are urged to be aware rather than panic buy.

This video highlights the overwhelming popularity and critical supply chain vulnerabilities of the 9mm caliber. It emphasizes that civilian access to 9mm ammunition is heavily influenced by law enforcement and military demand, which receive priority during shortages. The speaker, an instructor, urges viewers to understand these dynamics to ensure their preparedness.

This video demonstrates a dangerous experiment where 22 LR, 9mm, and .223 ammunition are heated in a pan on a stove, leading to their detonation. The host, exhibiting expertise in firearm technology, shows the explosive force and dispersal of components for each caliber. The experiment highlights the inherent dangers of ammunition when subjected to heat, emphasizing the importance of safe storage and handling practices. Viewers are encouraged to visit SDI.TODAY for firearm technology education.

This video explains that grip depth differences between common handgun calibers like 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 ACP are minimal. It also touches on how some larger caliber revolvers, like .357 Magnum, require larger grips due to round length, and clarifies that Glock's SF models refer to short frames, not slim frames.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

Cameron from Palmetto State Armory provides a product update on the upcoming X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. The firearm features a 40-round magazine, ambidextrous safety, and an AR-15 style charging handle. It is slated for a Summer 2025 launch, with tooling currently underway. The presentation highlights the firearm's build materials and compatibility features.

Palmetto State Armory showcased innovative concept firearms at Shot Show 2024, inviting viewer votes to prioritize production. Highlights include the AK-inspired VUK, the versatile Thumper launcher, bullpup and 9mm Jakl variants, multiple Dagger pistol calibers (.22 LR, .45 ACP, 10mm), the Sabre Enhanced M4, the Emerge Bolt Gun series, the 5.7x28mm X5.7 PDW, and the user-serviceable 570 Shotgun.

Palmetto State Armory provides an update on the PSA X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements based on customer feedback. Key improvements include an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights. The design is finalized, with production tooling underway for a projected Q1 2025 release.