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White House Aims To Shut Down Ammunition Sales
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:02 pm
https://thefederalist.com/2022/06/17/white-house-aims-to-shut-down-ammunition-sales-while-dems-claim-to-engage-in-good-faith-gun-talks/
White House Aims To Shut Down Ammunition Sales
While Democrats claim to engage in talks on bipartisan gun legislation in good faith, the White House is aiming behind the scenes to shut down nationwide ammunition sales.
In northwestern Missouri, a major government-owned ammunition plant is now facing closure as the Biden administration escalates its war on American gun owners, The Federalist has learned.
The Lake City ammunition factory is one of the largest manufacturers of M855/SS109 ammo which is the most popular caliber for the most targeted firearm in the country: the AR-15. In operation since 1941 to produce ammunition for the U.S. Army, the government contracts with the private firm Winchester to run the enterprise and sell any excess supplies on the open market. The plant also produces XM855 and XM193 ammunition.
Mark Oliva, a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), told The Federalist “Winchester was informed that the government is considering restricting the manufacturing and commercial sale of legal ammunition produced at the Lake City, Mo., facility.”
Such restrictions, Oliva said, would place 400 to 500 jobs in immediate jeopardy, reduce available ammunition in the market, and sever the nation’s wartime readiness.
“This policy to deny the sale of excess ammunition not only would freeze over 30 percent of the 5.56mm/.223 caliber ammunition used by law-abiding gun owners,” Oliva said, “it risks the ammunition industry’s ability to surge production capacity for national defense if the costs to maintain the present workforce isn’t recouped through sales to the civilian market.”
The White House did not respond to The Federalist’s request for comment.
In 2015, the Obama/Biden administration sought to prohibit sales of M855/SS109, also known as “green tip ammo,” through a backdoor bureaucratic ban with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The ATF tried to amend the definition of the popular ammo — which is far less lethal than other types of common rifle ammunition on the market — as “armor-piercing” to fit a federal statute warranting restrictions. The ensuing controversy led to the early retirement of ATF Director B. Todd Jones, who became the first ATF chief to step down since the position required Senate confirmation, according to the National Rifle Association.
Behind-the-scenes gun laws are a favorite pattern of President Biden, whose administration has overseen a 500 percent spike in firearm retail licensure revocations over typos.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, a group of bipartisan senators — which included at least 10 Republicans and would pass the threshold to overcome a filibuster — announced an agreement for a framework on new gun legislation promoting “red flag” laws and expanded background checks. Details of the bill remain in flux as senators also pledge more money for school safety and mental health resources. The framework has drawn support from Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Turbulence in negotiations surfaced Thursday, however, when Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who initially endorsed the proposal, walked out on Capitol Hill.
“It’s fish or cut bait,” Cornyn told reporters, according to The Guardian while other senators remained negotiating. “I don’t know what they have in mind, but I’m through talking.”
Cornyn said he had not abandoned talks but for now, is headed back to Texas.
The Biden administration’s plan to take an ax to the nation’s ammo supplies, however, threatens to further undermine efforts in the Senate on a compromise as Democrats reveal their true intentions.
“This policy of ceasing the sale of excess ammunition is ill-timed and jeopardizes the fragile negotiations of the framework deal that was agreed to by the bipartisan group of senators,” Oliva told The Federalist. “Senators specifically requested the White House allow the Senate negotiate in good faith and without interference to arrive at their agreement.”
Days before Democrat lawmakers touted the reform effort’s resources for mental health, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, a lead negotiator on the legislation, told reporters to “Spare me the bullsh-t about mental illness.”
As Federalist Senior Editor David Harsanyi points out, however, “in virtually every recent shooting, from Parkland to Uvalde, the murderer exhibited violent antisocial behavior that was crying out for intervention.”
White House Aims To Shut Down Ammunition Sales
While Democrats claim to engage in talks on bipartisan gun legislation in good faith, the White House is aiming behind the scenes to shut down nationwide ammunition sales.
In northwestern Missouri, a major government-owned ammunition plant is now facing closure as the Biden administration escalates its war on American gun owners, The Federalist has learned.
The Lake City ammunition factory is one of the largest manufacturers of M855/SS109 ammo which is the most popular caliber for the most targeted firearm in the country: the AR-15. In operation since 1941 to produce ammunition for the U.S. Army, the government contracts with the private firm Winchester to run the enterprise and sell any excess supplies on the open market. The plant also produces XM855 and XM193 ammunition.
Mark Oliva, a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), told The Federalist “Winchester was informed that the government is considering restricting the manufacturing and commercial sale of legal ammunition produced at the Lake City, Mo., facility.”
Such restrictions, Oliva said, would place 400 to 500 jobs in immediate jeopardy, reduce available ammunition in the market, and sever the nation’s wartime readiness.
“This policy to deny the sale of excess ammunition not only would freeze over 30 percent of the 5.56mm/.223 caliber ammunition used by law-abiding gun owners,” Oliva said, “it risks the ammunition industry’s ability to surge production capacity for national defense if the costs to maintain the present workforce isn’t recouped through sales to the civilian market.”
The White House did not respond to The Federalist’s request for comment.
In 2015, the Obama/Biden administration sought to prohibit sales of M855/SS109, also known as “green tip ammo,” through a backdoor bureaucratic ban with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The ATF tried to amend the definition of the popular ammo — which is far less lethal than other types of common rifle ammunition on the market — as “armor-piercing” to fit a federal statute warranting restrictions. The ensuing controversy led to the early retirement of ATF Director B. Todd Jones, who became the first ATF chief to step down since the position required Senate confirmation, according to the National Rifle Association.
Behind-the-scenes gun laws are a favorite pattern of President Biden, whose administration has overseen a 500 percent spike in firearm retail licensure revocations over typos.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, a group of bipartisan senators — which included at least 10 Republicans and would pass the threshold to overcome a filibuster — announced an agreement for a framework on new gun legislation promoting “red flag” laws and expanded background checks. Details of the bill remain in flux as senators also pledge more money for school safety and mental health resources. The framework has drawn support from Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Turbulence in negotiations surfaced Thursday, however, when Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who initially endorsed the proposal, walked out on Capitol Hill.
“It’s fish or cut bait,” Cornyn told reporters, according to The Guardian while other senators remained negotiating. “I don’t know what they have in mind, but I’m through talking.”
Cornyn said he had not abandoned talks but for now, is headed back to Texas.
The Biden administration’s plan to take an ax to the nation’s ammo supplies, however, threatens to further undermine efforts in the Senate on a compromise as Democrats reveal their true intentions.
“This policy of ceasing the sale of excess ammunition is ill-timed and jeopardizes the fragile negotiations of the framework deal that was agreed to by the bipartisan group of senators,” Oliva told The Federalist. “Senators specifically requested the White House allow the Senate negotiate in good faith and without interference to arrive at their agreement.”
Days before Democrat lawmakers touted the reform effort’s resources for mental health, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, a lead negotiator on the legislation, told reporters to “Spare me the bullsh-t about mental illness.”
As Federalist Senior Editor David Harsanyi points out, however, “in virtually every recent shooting, from Parkland to Uvalde, the murderer exhibited violent antisocial behavior that was crying out for intervention.”
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:09 pm to Jack Carter
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The Biden administration’s plan to take an ax to the nation’s ammo supplies, however, threatens to further undermine efforts in the Senate on a compromise as Democrats reveal their true intentions.
Great!
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:11 pm to Jack Carter
Let the Revolution begin
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:12 pm to Jack Carter
The federal government's sole job now is to oppress us and shite on the Constitution.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:13 pm to Jack Carter
How can Biden tell an ammo manufacturer who to sell to without Congress passing a law
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:14 pm to Jack Carter
If Federal (who is the contractor running the plant) had any balls they’d pull out and tell them to GTH.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:15 pm to Jack Carter
Guns need bullets like cars need gas… we’re fricked
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:16 pm to Jack Carter
Not surprising. They are trying to put an end to the combustible engine by banning production of O&G.
I do wonder what these commies are going to push thru from nov-jan.
Repubs better put some guardrails on EOs, and the use of govt agencies to strong arm and harm law abiding citizens and businesses.
Out of f-ing control
I do wonder what these commies are going to push thru from nov-jan.
Repubs better put some guardrails on EOs, and the use of govt agencies to strong arm and harm law abiding citizens and businesses.
Out of f-ing control
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:16 pm to Jack Carter
As I've said before, the FED will try to cripple the ability to fight back before they completely collapse the economy. They can't have a bunch of angry people with nothing to lose equipped with m855 and 30 round magazines in their rifles.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:19 pm to Jack Carter
On one hand, I'm glad I already have more rounds than I could shoot in my lifetime.
On the other hand, frick BIDEN!
On the other hand, frick BIDEN!
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:19 pm to Jack Carter
I'm on the repeal the NFA train, but that thread headline is about as salacious and misleading as possible
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:24 pm to Jack Carter
Imagine that! Republicans get duped again.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:29 pm to Jack Carter
All Biden will end up doing is creating another black market item for the drug cartels to smuggle in and make even more money. Biden has already made them rich with drug smuggling and human trafficking across the nonexistent southern boarder. I’m sure the ammo they will smuggle will have the same kind of safety record the drugs they smuggle have.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:39 pm to ArHog
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20k rounds
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ArHog
Checks out.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:39 pm to deltaland
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How can Biden tell an ammo manufacturer who to sell to without Congress passing a law
quote:
In northwestern Missouri, a major government-owned ammunition plant
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:40 pm to Mickey Goldmill
Mickey wants these Missouri workers to lose their jobs like the giant shite bag he always is.
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:52 pm to Jack Carter
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White House Aims To Shut Down Ammunition Sales
all in preparation for the november election steal
those who think votes still matter will be shocked at the reality that they dont, dominion votes for you
Posted on 6/17/22 at 5:59 pm to the808bass
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Mickey wants these Missouri workers to lose their jobs like the giant shite bag he always is.
Not at all...I was simply answering the question.
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