The recent decision by China to halt the export of two critical components —nitrocellulose and antimony— has raised alarms within the U.S. ammunition manufacturing industry and among defense experts. These materials are indispensable in the production of propellant powder and primers, and their restriction threatens to create significant supply chain disruptions. As geopolitical tensions rise and global conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, drive up demand for ammunition, the U.S. faces an uncertain future in maintaining adequate ammunition supplies for both military and civilian markets.
You may also like
-
Arcus Hunting and Smith & Wesson Launch New Line of Personal Defense Pepper Sprays
-
Beat the Early Heat ScentLok® drops touch-activated cooling and elite Carbon Alloy™ odor adsorption in the all-new Savanna Fuse 1/4 Zip
-
The Supreme Court’s Sneaky-Important 2A Ruling is a Big Win for Gun Rights
-
HUNTSTOCK 2026 IN BEAVER DAM, WI JULY 17-19, 2026. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW ! 3 DAYS OF FUN AND EDUCATION.
-
Why are Native Prairies Important ? by the North Dakota Game & Fish Dept.