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Yes — there is an ammo shortage in 2026, but it is narrower and milder than the 2020–2022 crisis. The squeeze is concentrated in high-volume defensive calibers: 9mm, 5.56/.223, and .22 LR are the first to thin out, driven by military and law-enforcement contracts pulling factory capacity, a smokeless-powder bottleneck, and 35% tariffs on imported...
Read More →Yes — there is an ammo shortage in 2026, but it is narrower and milder than the 2020–2022 crisis. The squeeze is concentrated in high-volume defensive calibers: 9mm, 5.56/.223, and .22 LR are the first to thin out, driven by military and law-enforcement contracts pulling factory capacity, a smokeless-powder bottleneck, and 35% tariffs on imported…
Stepping into deer hunting in 2026? The right beginner deer hunting gear is your ticket to a rewarding experience. Without proper equipment, you might face discomfort or missed shots. This guide covers essential gear—rifles, optics, clothing, ammo, and accessories—linking to trusted brands like Ruger and Vortex for confident shopping. Whether targeting whitetails or…
Finally, the grown-ups have joined the conversation about banning ammo sales to civilians from the Lake City plant. A few days ago, our friends at Freedom’s Lodge reported that several Democratic state attorneys general have demanded that Biden’s L Team cease ammunition sales from the Lake City plant. Their stated reasons are every bit as…
You don’t need lead to get a good lead on a pheasant or chukar … just Fiocchi Upland Steel! Fiocchi may originally hail from Italy, but the company’s defensive, target, and hunting ammunition is as American as Hawaiian pizza these days. They know that there are many states that have passed laws forbidding lead shot…
The firearms industry has seen an unprecedented growth in the number of new shooters. While we have seen spurts in the past, there has never been such a massive spike in new gun ownership. The reasons behind this growth have been attributed to the notable increase in violent crime around the country and a political…
Here’s how to defeat the Gun-Grammar Nazis in your life … There are very few things more satisfying than going to the range and turning money into noise. However, one runner-up pastime is correcting the gun-grammar of the Gun-Grammar Nazis whom you’ll inevitably find at that range. What’s a Gun-Grammar Nazi? Well, that’s the guy…
Is 6.5 Creedmoor the best chambering for distance shooting? The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering is more than just hype; this is a cartridge that’s here to stay–and for very good reason! Unbelievably flat-shooting and lethal at distances of 1200 yards and further, Fort Scott Munitions has been perfecting the Creed for years. The proof, as they…
[fvplayer id=”8″] For most people the choice of how to protect their loved ones is one of the most important decisions they’ll make, and that’s why Pilgrim Ammunition’s defensive ammo deserves consideration. Pilgrim is the culmination of decades of experience: With design expertise, a background in Special Forces, and superb customer service, Pilgrim Ammunition strives…
How far would you go to get some 9mm? Would you go this far? Kris Tanto Paronto and Photonis Defense have finally reached the end of their patience with Ammogeddon, and they’re taking matters into their own MOLLE-clad hands. (Not to mention their rented scooters.) Where do you go to raid not just ammo, but…
Four guns, four calibers … does Federal Premium’s Personal Defense Punch ammo make the grade? When Federal Premium first debuted their Punch ammunition, initial reviews raved about this ammunition’s performance at the point of impact. “The Punch line of ammunition was built with economy in mind,” states Frank Melloni in our sister publication, Popular EDC. …
Today, we have a very important notice from Berger Bullets. It reads, in its entirety, as follows: Berger’s Load Development Team has determined that some 223 Remington 77 Grain OTM Tactical (Product # 65-23030) cartridges from Lot # P002745, P002745-1, P002745-2 & P002745-3 may cause function/ignition issues with AR-style gas operating platforms. Bolt action rifles are not…
The pandemic may be (almost) over, but Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” is still giving us The Finger. The famous economist Adam Smith may have referred to the machinations of a healthy capitalist society as being like an “invisible hand,” but if you’re a shooter, it feels like that hand has been giving you the Rigid…
