NEWS FLASH: A New Ammo Shortage! — GMP #237

This video explains why ammunition feels scarce and expensive despite full shelves in 2026. The primary reasons cited are persistent high raw material costs (copper, brass, propellant), strong military demand diverting production capacity, and reduced competitive pressure from cheaper imported ammunition due to trade controls and shipping costs. New technologies like polymer casings have not yet translated to widespread affordability for consumers.

This video explains why 9mm ammunition is the first to disappear during demand surges. It details how its status as a busy market lane, NATO standardization, and overwhelming popularity among new and experienced shooters create a unique vulnerability. The explanation covers production bottlenecks, especially primer supply, and how experienced shooters' consistent purchasing habits deplete stock before panic buying even begins.

This video identifies the top eight ammunition calibers most likely to disappear first during an ammo shortage, based on demand, production levels, and historical trends. The speaker, from God, Family, and Guns, highlights that popular calibers for civilian, law enforcement, and military use, especially those with import dependencies or high demand, will be depleted rapidly. The list ranges from 6.5 Creedmoor to the most popular 9mm.

This video explains the current skyrocketing prices and shortages of ammunition and gunpowder by focusing on the raw materials. It identifies lead styphnate in primers and nitrocellulose in gunpowder as key components facing scarcity. The speaker notes that increased demand from military aid to Ukraine and Israel, coupled with reduced civilian production by manufacturers working on government contracts, exacerbates these issues.

The video discusses critical developments in the ammunition market, including Vista Outdoor's sale of its factories, an explosion at a Hornady plant, and the impact of global conflicts on supply. The speaker, an established commentator on firearms industry news, warns of a prolonged recovery period for civilian ammunition availability.

This video identifies the top eight ammunition calibers most likely to disappear first during an ammo shortage. The speaker, from 'God Family and Guns,' explains that high demand combined with lower production volumes or import dependencies makes certain calibers vulnerable. These include popular hunting, self-defense, and military rounds, with 9mm and 5.56/.223 predicted to vanish almost immediately.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.