Ukraine withdraws troops from Avdiivka as ammunition shortage bites
As the war approaches its second anniversary, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the town of Avdiivka, a key battleground in the country’s east that could pave the way for a Russian advance. Kiev said the withdrawal was announced as Congress delayed U.S. military aid for months and as Ukraine faces a severe ammunition shortage and […]
Armorer’s Trial to Focus on How Live Ammunition Got on Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Set
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The trial scheduled for next week for the movie weapons supervisor in Alec Baldwin’s shooting death of a cinematographer may hinge on an eternal mystery: How did live ammunition end up on a movie set? Was it brought into the country or was it explicitly prohibited? Investigators recovered six live […]
Europe Launches New Ammunition Plant to Keep up With Ukraine Demand
BERLIN (AP) — The leaders of Germany and Denmark on Monday took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new ammunition factory, highlighting European efforts to ramp up weapons production as Russia’s war in Ukraine escalates. The factory, which defense company Rheinmetall is building at an existing site in Unterluss in northern Germany, is expected […]
Ukraine struggling to maximize every shell as ammunition ration continues
The Ukrainian military is dangerously short on ammunition and is trying to put every shell to good use. And Russia is seeking to increase its advantage by targeting supplies remaining in Ukraine’s stockpile. As U.S. lawmakers continue to fight over a new funding package, Ukraine, facing ammunition rationing, is tapping Russian supply lines and fuel […]
California Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitution
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled Tuesday to block enforcement of California’s background check requirements for ammunition purchases. California law requires anyone looking to purchase ammunition to undergo a background check similar to those used to purchase firearms. The law implementing ammunition background checks was enacted under Senate Bill 1235, which usurped the permit-to-purchase […]
Eighteen Acres of Guns, Ammunition, and Happiness
The National Shooting Sports Foundation's SHOT Show 2024 concluded on Friday, capping off a week of exciting new product announcements including numerous new pistols, rifles, shotguns, optics and firearm accessories. Some of you may not know, but the “SHOT” in SHOT Show stands for Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade. This is his third largest show […]
Ukraine running low on ammunition without US aid, Pentagon says
Ukraine's military is running low on ammunition in the fight against Russia, and the Kremlin is using the shortage as an opportunity to probe Kiev's military for weaknesses, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday. U.S. military aid to Ukraine had dried up as of December, a sign that Congress was unable to pass President […]
Washington Dems Propose Bullet Tax for ‘Privilege of Using Ammunition’
Washington state Democrats have proposed an ammunition tax, justifying it as a tax on the “privilege of using ammunition.” fox news report The bill, HB 2238, refers to the ammunition tax as a “use tax.” It will be “imposed on everyone.” [Washington state] As a consumer, you are entitled to use ammunition at a rate […]
Washington state Democrats propose additional tax for ‘privilege of using ammunition’
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Wa. Dems propose 11% tax for ‘privilege of using ammunition’
Democrats in Washington state are proposing an additional 11% sales tax on all ammunition purchases as a “privilege” that would not apply to sales to government agencies. The 2024 legislative session in Washington opened with an attempt to create more barriers to purchasing ammunition. State Representatives Meerin Tai and Liz Berry were introduced. House Bill […]