Around 9:30 a.m. today there was an explosion at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Iowa. The explosion occurred in the ammunition production area.
Investigation Launched Following Explosion at Iowa Ammunition Plant ~ VIDEO
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Grandpa’s 30-30 Ammunition ~ Vortex Nation Cartridge Talks VIDEO
Nostalgic. Old-school. Underpowered. The 30-30 cartridge gets called a lot of things, but new technology and a rabid fan base are breathing new life into this venerable round.
Is New York’s Ammo Background Check System a Legal Snare Being Set for Gun Owners
“When the NYS Police encourage dealers to bypass the law, it’s either entrapment, incompetence, or a hack.” “There’s no good explanation for this kind of sudden, systemic issue.”
House Oversight Asked to Determine FBI/NICS Authority for Ammunition Purchases
Unlike FOIA requests, which can ask for records, the committee can ask questions and has subpoena power to cut through to the chase and get them answered.
California Ammunition Infringements Back in Force… for Now
On February 5, 2024, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit, in a split decision, granted a motion to stay the decision of the District Court by Judge Benitez.
Federal Court Strikes Down California’s Ammunition Background Check Law
U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez has once again made headlines in California by permanently enjoining the State of California’s enforcement of the state’s ammunition sales background check provisions.
Precision, Power, Performance: Hornady’s New 2024 Ammunition Breakdown ~ VIDEO
Discover Hornady’s groundbreaking 2024 ammunition lineup, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled performance for hunters and shooters alike.
SCOTUS Consider Challenge to Ammunition Background Check
A case challenging the ammunition background check in New York is headed to a conference in the Supreme Court on Friday, October 6.
38 Special – Unsung King of Quiet? ~ VIDEO
38 special is a 100-year-old caliber and not the first one that comes to mind when searching for the quietest round to pair with a suppressor.
Expansion Of “GGG” Ammunition Will Increase Ammo Production By 35%
It is expected that GGG will increase production up to 35% and will remove the bottleneck in cartridge assembly operations.
Inexpensive Methods of Testing Bullet Penetration by Old N Bold
Old N Bold offers an inexpensive way to test bullet penetration. Sheetrock layers are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and consistent.
SHOT Show MKS Supply, Barnaul (Russian) Ammo Imports
Ammunition sanctions on Russian ammunition imports are expected to affect American supplies, in the future. Current import applications will keep the supply flowing for months.
Shelf Life of .22 Rimfire Ammunition: Test of 65+ Year Old Ammo
How long does .22 rimfire last before it starts to degrade? There has not been much systematic long-term storage testing of .22 rimfire.
Biden Administration Bans Importation of Russian Guns and Ammo
The Biden Administration has announced a ban on the importation of Russian firearms and ammunition starting on 7 September, 2021.
.22 Ammunition Spotted at Yuma Walmart 9 July 2021
Federal and Winchester .22 LR rifle ammunition was spotted at the Yuma Walmart. The COVID/BLM ammunition bubble may be subsiding.
Ammo Scammers ~ GoWild Warns of Spike in Fake Ammo Sales
Fake ammunition scammers are posing as online retail storefronts and aiming to steal your cash and personal information with too-good-to-be-true ammo deals and offers.
NICS and Gun Sales in January 2021 sets New Record
The FBI NICS background check numbers for January, 2021, break all time records for checks in a month, and very high numbers of gun sales in a month.
Followup on Ammo Drop-off in La Crosse Wisconsin 24 October, 2020
Not much ammunition appears to have been turned in at the ammunition drop-off at La Crosse Wisconsin on 24 October, 2020.
Cheap Ammunition Event La Crosse Wisconsin – 24 Oct, 2020
La Crosse County, Wisconsin has organized a cheap ammunition event for 24 October, 2020. The County has agreed to accept small quantities of ammo for free. It will charge for more than 5 pounds.
Ammunition Smuggling to Mexico, 13 Thousand Rounds Caught at Border
Mexican authorities recently stopped a shipment of 13,000 cartridges being smuggled into Mexico. Smuggling ammunition is fairly common. The cartels can get ammunition from several sources.
Bay Area Closures Point to National Vulnerability on Guns and Ammo
What good is the Second Amendment if the people are denied the right to buy arms and ammunition in times of national emergency?
12 Gauge Self Defense Ammo – Its a Wide, Wide World
In this ammunition review Tom McHale looks at three popular 12-Gauge Self Defense Ammo choices & the deadly results of each 12 gauge shotgun round.
Starline Brass Now Offering 30-06 Springfield Brass
Starline Brass has added another caliber, the 30-06 Springfield to the growing lineup of high-quality brass ammunition case.
Steinel 7.35×51 Carcano Ammunition: Range Report & Review ~ VIDEO
Italian Carcano rifles are easy to collect. Finding ammo is another story. But Steinel is taking a stab a filling a void with their line of Steinel 7.35×51 Carcano Ammo.
Daily Gun Deals: 1000 Rnds Wolf Gold 223 Rem FMJ Ammo $286.99 FREE S&H $0.286ea CODE
Brownells has a sales on a 1000 rounds of Wolf Gold 223 Remington FMJ Ammunition that with a coupon code at check out you can get them for $286.99 with FREE shipping.
Ammo Stockpiling – Busting Myths with Real Data
This video uses select data to debunk common myths about stockpiling ammunition for SHTF situations. It explains why using ammo for barter is a terrible idea, how much you really need?
Self-Defense Ammo, How to Test for Carry or Home Defense
I recommend lots of function testing. If you ever have to use your gun in self-defense, it’s wise to understand exactly what’s going to happen with your chosen self-defense ammo.
New Connecticut Bill would Add a 50% Tax to Ammunition
Connecticut state representative Jillian Gilchrest is proposing a 50% “sin tax” on ammunition.
New Guy on the Reloading Block – SIG Sauer Brass
Sig Sauer has been around for years and has long been known to produce high-quality handguns, but they are relatively new to ammo, how well do these cases hold up?
Hornady Critical Defense 22 Magnum Ammo Testing & Review
Terril Hebert investigates the underrated 22 Magnum cartridge. This rimfire rifle round has grown popular in defensive handguns and the demand has lead to new ammunition.