New ATI 5.56x45mm Ammo

ATI Press Release:

American Tactical Imports has launched a new line of high-quality ammunition; focusing on the demand for a quality product at an affordable price.

The new line of ammunition is available in both a 5.56 x 45 caliber and 7.62 x 51 caliber. This ammunition is available through ATI and is ready for dealer shipping.

“We are pleased to enter the ammunition market,” says Joe Calabro, ATI Marketing and Purchasing Director. “Dealers are facing a shortage of ammunition, so we feel we are entering the market at the perfect time. This ammo is designed for the everyday shooter with quality performance and value for the dollar taking first priority.”

All American Tactical ammunition is boxer-primed and fully-reloadable.

American Tactical Imports is a worldwide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment to the United States of America. While still a relative newcomer to the firearm industry, ATI is moving quickly to establish itself as a reputable and recognized importer of many high-quality products from around the world.

The Firearm Blog has the info on this wildcat.

Lance Cpl. Michael Rogers used it all:

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 22, 2009) Lance Cpl. Michael Rogers awaits instruction after firing an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) are conducting training with George Washington security forces. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier, is underway conducting a combat operations efficiency evaluation in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rachel N. Clayton/Released)

Practice on the Cheap with rimfire. By Richard Mann.

Though even .22LR seems to be a little tough to come by, these days.

Great news!

Even Wolf steel case is hard to come by

It’s the sound you never want to hear. But at a strategic level, the chamber is clear. The hammer is falling on nothing. You reach into the mag pouch and find only empties.

Nationwide Ammunition Shortage Hits U.S.

Much of the demand comes from continued high law enforcement demand, the same demand that led to shortages two years ago. Police agencies around the nation have become more militarized in recent years and two trends within this militarization have led to greater police ammunition demand.

Everyone, police agencies included, is stockpiling ammo. I know that I’ve added a little (though not nearly enough) to my own stash. To be honest, I was betting that falling raw material costs would be bringing ammo prices down a bit, but the demand has far outstripped the supply.

A year and a half ago the press tried to blame high ammo costs on the war in Iraq, but the claim was tenuous at best. Today, with the fighting in Iraq winding down and the number of shots fired dropping dramatically, the ammo shelves are still looking a bit bare.

Barack Obama, the nation’s greatest gun salesman.

I’ve seen this before, but I’ve never posted it and it’s always good for a laugh:

Just watching that makes Murdoc’s shoulder hurt.

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