U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, Federal Ammunition’s President Jason Vanderbrink discusses the topic of so-called ammunition shortages. The episode is focused on answering the frequently asked questions from consumers about the unprecedented demand for ammunition and what Federal and its sister brands are doing to meet consumer needs.
Episode #18 “Ammunition Shortages”
“I’ve addressed this topic in a series of videos, but I understand that enthusiasts consume media on different platforms,” said Vanderbrink. “This is a discussion that I hope podcast users find informative regarding the current ammunition situation.” Vanderbrink also discusses the pressures on components, including primers, in this short but insightful podcast.
For this episode, besides listening on your favorite podcast platform, you can also subscribe to Federal Ammunition’s YouTube channel and tune in for the discussion: https://youtu.be/2-O5ml6j0q4.
About Federal Ammunition
Federal Ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.
At about the 4 minute mark. “We have shipped more dollars worth of ammunition”, note not rounds not boxes not cases of ammo but dollars worth! So my question is who’s doing the gouging?
A year ago a box of 9mm 115gr FMJ was about $10.00 now its selling about $50.00 or more.
So, how does the 5-year contract, with the govt., play into all of this?
Here is my situation. I went to my local gun store. The shelves ARE 99.9% EMPTY. The owner’s statement was: ” I CANNOT get any ammo or guns in!!!! This is the FOURTH VISIT! IF he had ammo, I would have bought a box, as long as the cost is not OUTRAGIOUS. The price of $1+ per round for 9mm IS REDICULOUS!!!
I have been giving my money to Russia. Seeing how that’s all that seems to hit the market with cheaper prices. They don’t seem to have a issue with achieving materials. Let’s make the rest of the world great. Build back better after they destroy everything. lol
I hope Mr Vanderbrink is reading this comment section. Sir, I may come across as hateful, but that is not my intent so I do apologize in advance if such is the case. I am just frustrated. I have two serious questions I would like to ask and hopefully get answered. 1) This is not unique to your company but standard across the industry, sad to say. Why do you belittle your civilian/citizen customers by mostly selling handgun ammo to them in crummy twenty round boxes that cost as much or more as the fifty round boxes of the same… Read more »
Q predicted this!
Finally, an ammo company tells the truth!
Because the US corporation is bankrupt and London is controlling the Chinese and Biden is not in D.C. (no one is there!!!), the ammo companies cut back on manufacturing so the Chinese can use the scarce lead supply for their own manufacturing. What ammo is being made in the U.S. is being put on trucks that drive around and around and finally deliver it to the U.S. government!!!!
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Just kidding – the scarcity/price of ammo is just due to a bunch of boring business stuff.