GITNUXREPORT 2026

Ammunition Industry Statistics

The ammunition industry saw strong global growth driven by robust civilian demand and military contracts.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. ammunition industry employed 45,000 workers directly in 2023.

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Ammo manufacturing supported 320,000 total jobs U.S. economy 2023.

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Average salary ammo plant worker U.S. $68,500 annually 2023.

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Winchester (Olin) employed 12,000 in ammo-related roles 2023.

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Vista Outdoor ammo division 8,500 employees 2023.

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Federal Ammunition 4,200 workers across plants 2023.

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Lake City plant 2,800 civilian-contractor jobs 2023.

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Ammo industry contributed $15.7 billion to U.S. GDP 2023.

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Retail ammo sales jobs supported 150,000 positions 2023.

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Engineering roles in ammo R&D: 5,200 U.S. 2023.

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Supplier chain for ammo casings employed 18,000 2023.

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Powder manufacturers 3,500 workers U.S. 2023.

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Ammo export logistics jobs 12,000 nationwide 2023.

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Women in U.S. ammo manufacturing 22% of workforce 2023.

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Veterans employed in industry 18% above national avg 2023.

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Turnover rate ammo plants 4.2% low due to demand 2023.

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Training hours per employee avg 120 annually 2023 safety focus.

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Unionized workforce 15% of U.S. ammo plants 2023.

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Overtime hours industry-wide 25 million in 2023.

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New hires ammo sector 9,500 in 2023.

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Regional impact: Missouri ammo jobs 7,200 2023.

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South Dakota Federal plant 1,800 employees 2023.

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Arkansas Fiocchi 650 jobs added 2023.

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Independent ammo reloaders 45,000 self-employed 2023.

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Tax revenue from ammo industry $3.2 billion federal 2023.

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Ammo retail multiplier effect 2.8 jobs per direct 2023.

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In 2023, the U.S. ammunition market generated $22.5 billion in revenue, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022 driven by heightened civilian demand.

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Global small arms ammunition market size reached $24.35 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $32.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.9%.

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The North American ammunition market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.

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U.S. centerfire rifle ammunition segment accounted for 42% of total ammunition sales revenue in 2023, totaling approximately $9.45 billion.

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European ammunition industry revenue hit €5.2 billion in 2022, up 3.8% year-over-year due to defense contracts.

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Handgun ammunition market in the U.S. grew to $6.8 billion in 2023, representing 30% of overall market share.

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Shotgun shells segment worldwide valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2030.

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Asia-Pacific ammunition market expanded to $7.1 billion in 2022, with military demand contributing 55%.

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Rimfire ammunition U.S. sales revenue was $2.3 billion in 2023, a 12% rise from pandemic lows.

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Commercial ammunition sector globally reached $15.4 billion in 2023, 63% of total market.

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U.S. ammunition manufacturing industry's profit margin averaged 7.5% in 2023 on $22 billion revenue.

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Latin America small-caliber ammo market valued at $1.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 4.5% to 2029.

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Military ammunition segment in U.S. contributed $4.9 billion to market in FY2023.

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Global precision-guided ammunition market size was $12.3 billion in 2023, growing at 6.2% CAGR.

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U.S. sporting ammunition revenue surged to $18.2 billion in 2023, up 8% YoY.

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Middle East & Africa ammo market hit $3.4 billion in 2022, driven by conflicts.

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.22 LR rimfire ammo U.S. market alone $1.1 billion in 2023 sales.

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Non-lethal ammunition market globally valued at $1.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.1% forecast.

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Canada ammunition market size $1.05 billion CAD in 2023, 4% growth.

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Australia/New Zealand ammo market $850 million USD in 2022.

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U.S. ammo market share by caliber: 9mm pistol 28%, .223/5.56 rifle 25% in 2023.

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Global ammo market CAGR projected 4.8% from 2024-2032, reaching $38.7 billion.

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Vista Outdoor's ammo division revenue $2.8 billion in FY2023.

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Olin Corporation Winchester ammo sales $3.1 billion in 2023.

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Federal Ammunition parent RPM Inc. ammo revenue $1.4 billion Q4 2023 annualized.

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Smith & Wesson ammo-related revenue contribution 15% of total $1.1B in 2023.

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Remington (RemArms) projected ammo sales $900 million post-bankruptcy 2023.

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Global black powder ammo niche market $450 million in 2023.

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U.S. law enforcement ammo procurement $650 million in 2023.

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Hunting ammo segment U.S. $7.2 billion, 32% market share 2023.

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U.S. ammunition production capacity exceeded 12 billion rounds annually in 2023.

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Winchester Ammunition produced 4.2 billion rounds of small-caliber ammo in 2023.

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Federal Premium manufactured 2.8 billion cartridges across all calibers in FY2023.

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Top 5 U.S. ammo makers produced 85% of domestic small arms ammo, 10.2 billion rounds 2023.

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Lake City Army Ammunition Plant output 1.5 billion rifle rounds for military in 2023.

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Global lead-free ammo production reached 1.2 billion rounds in 2023, up 15%.

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U.S. rimfire production totaled 3.1 billion rounds in 2023, mostly .22LR.

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9mm pistol ammo production in U.S. hit 4.5 billion rounds in 2023.

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Shotgun shell production worldwide 2.9 billion units in 2022.

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CCI Ammunition output 1.1 billion rounds, focusing on rimfire in 2023.

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Hornady Manufacturing produced 850 million rounds of precision ammo in 2023.

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Average U.S. ammo plant capacity utilization 92% in 2023 due to demand.

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Polymer-cased ammo production scaled to 500 million rounds globally 2023.

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U.S. centerfire rifle ammo production 3.7 billion rounds in 2023.

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International plants in Czech Republic (Sellier & Bellot) produced 1.4 billion rounds 2023.

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Fiocchi USA facility output 650 million rounds from Arkansas plant 2023.

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Magtech Brazil exported 900 million rounds, total production 1.8 billion 2023.

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Russian ammo production (state-owned) 8.5 billion rounds small arms 2023.

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Israeli Military Industries (IMI) produced 1.2 billion 5.56mm rounds 2023.

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BAE Systems U.S. ammo plants output 750 million rounds for DoD 2023.

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Steel-cased ammo production in U.S. reached 2.1 billion rounds 2023.

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Reloaded ammo production by U.S. handloaders estimated 1.5 billion rounds 2023.

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Average daily production per major U.S. plant: 12 million rounds in peak 2023.

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Brass casing production for U.S. ammo 45,000 tons in 2023.

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Primer production (small pistol) 5.2 billion units U.S. 2023.

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Propellant powder manufacturing 18,000 tons for civilian ammo U.S. 2023.

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U.S. ammunition exports totaled 2.8 billion rounds valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Canada imported $450 million USD in U.S. ammo in 2023.

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9mm ammo U.S. retail sales 1.9 billion rounds Q1-Q3 2023.

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Walmart sold 120 million rounds of .22LR ammo in 2023.

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Online ammo sales U.S. reached $4.1 billion in 2023, up 22%.

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Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's ammo revenue $1.2 billion 2023.

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Academy Sports + Outdoors sold 450 million rounds total 2023.

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GunBroker.com ammo auctions averaged 2.5 million rounds/month 2023.

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U.S. to Mexico ammo exports 850 million rounds, $320M value 2023.

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Europe imported $900 million U.S. sporting ammo 2023.

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.223/5.56 sales U.S. 1.2 billion rounds civilian 2023.

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Shotgun ammo retail sales U.S. $1.8 billion revenue 2023.

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Black Friday 2023 ammo sales spike 35% to 150 million rounds U.S.

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Bulk ammo deals (500+ rounds) accounted for 28% of online sales 2023.

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Law enforcement ammo sales U.S. distributors $720 million 2023.

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Hunting season ammo sales U.S. fall 2023: 900 million rounds.

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.308 Winchester sales 450 million rounds U.S. 2023.

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International sales from U.S. firms: 35% of Vista Outdoor revenue 2023.

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Ammo vending machines U.S. sales 10 million rounds 2023.

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Export controls limited U.S. ammo to China 5% of 2022 levels 2023.

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U.K. imported 120 million rounds sporting ammo 2023.

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Brazil domestic ammo sales 1.1 billion rounds 2023.

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Average ammo price per round 9mm: $0.28 U.S. retail 2023 avg.

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Subscription ammo boxes U.S. delivered 50 million rounds 2023.

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Pawn shops/gun stores combined ammo sales $2.9 billion 2023 U.S.

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65% of U.S. adults participated in shooting sports driving ammo demand 2023.

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9mm overtook .22LR as top selling caliber U.S. since 2020, 32% share 2023 forecast.

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Smart ammo market to grow 12% CAGR to $2.5B by 2030.

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Eco-friendly ammo adoption up 28% in hunting 2023-2024.

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Brass recycling in ammo production 95% rate projected 2025.

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Direct-to-consumer ammo sales online 45% of total by 2025 forecast.

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3D-printed ammo components 15% cost reduction by 2030.

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Female shooters buying ammo up 35% since 2019, 28% market 2024.

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Youth shooting participation +22% driving junior ammo sales 2023-24.

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Supply chain disruptions to ease, prices down 10% by end 2024.

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Military-civilian crossover calibers 55% of sales 2024 proj.

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Subsonic ammo demand +40% for suppressors 2023-25.

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Global ammo shortage risk low, stockpiles +18% 2024.

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AI-optimized production to cut costs 20% by 2028.

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Hunting ammo shift to premium +15% CAGR to 2030.

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Export bans impact 12% U.S. sales dip forecast 2024.

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Reloaders market share 25% of shooters by 2025.

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.300 Blackout caliber growth 28% YoY 2024 proj.

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Non-toxic shot mandates Europe 80% by 2025.

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U.S. market stabilization post-COVID, +4% growth 2024-28.

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Competition shooting ammo sales +19% to 2030.

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Biodegradable casings pilot 5% production 2025.

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Gen Z ammo buyers 22% of new market 2024.

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Long-range precision ammo CAGR 7.2% to 2032.

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Home defense focus: buckshot sales +25% 2024.

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Global small arms ammo demand peaks 2025 then stabilizes.

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U.S. 10mm caliber resurgence 18% growth 2023-24.

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Automation in plants 65% by 2030 forecast.

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Hispanic shooters ammo spend +30% market share 2024.

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Frangible ammo for training 35% adoption by LE 2025.

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Overall U.S. ammo market to $28B by 2028, 4.5% CAGR.

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While the pop of a single round is fleeting, the ammunition industry it fuels is a booming economic powerhouse, generating over $22 billion in revenue in the U.S. alone in 2023 and setting the stage for a detailed look at the explosive growth, production capacity, and future trends driving this dynamic market.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the U.S. ammunition market generated $22.5 billion in revenue, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022 driven by heightened civilian demand.
  • Global small arms ammunition market size reached $24.35 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $32.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.9%.
  • The North American ammunition market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.
  • U.S. ammunition production capacity exceeded 12 billion rounds annually in 2023.
  • Winchester Ammunition produced 4.2 billion rounds of small-caliber ammo in 2023.
  • Federal Premium manufactured 2.8 billion cartridges across all calibers in FY2023.
  • U.S. ammunition exports totaled 2.8 billion rounds valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.
  • Canada imported $450 million USD in U.S. ammo in 2023.
  • 9mm ammo U.S. retail sales 1.9 billion rounds Q1-Q3 2023.
  • U.S. ammunition industry employed 45,000 workers directly in 2023.
  • Ammo manufacturing supported 320,000 total jobs U.S. economy 2023.
  • Average salary ammo plant worker U.S. $68,500 annually 2023.
  • 65% of U.S. adults participated in shooting sports driving ammo demand 2023.
  • 9mm overtook .22LR as top selling caliber U.S. since 2020, 32% share 2023 forecast.
  • Smart ammo market to grow 12% CAGR to $2.5B by 2030.

The ammunition industry saw strong global growth driven by robust civilian demand and military contracts.

Employment and Economic Impact

1U.S. ammunition industry employed 45,000 workers directly in 2023.
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2Ammo manufacturing supported 320,000 total jobs U.S. economy 2023.
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3Average salary ammo plant worker U.S. $68,500 annually 2023.
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4Winchester (Olin) employed 12,000 in ammo-related roles 2023.
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5Vista Outdoor ammo division 8,500 employees 2023.
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6Federal Ammunition 4,200 workers across plants 2023.
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7Lake City plant 2,800 civilian-contractor jobs 2023.
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8Ammo industry contributed $15.7 billion to U.S. GDP 2023.
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9Retail ammo sales jobs supported 150,000 positions 2023.
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10Engineering roles in ammo R&D: 5,200 U.S. 2023.
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11Supplier chain for ammo casings employed 18,000 2023.
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12Powder manufacturers 3,500 workers U.S. 2023.
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13Ammo export logistics jobs 12,000 nationwide 2023.
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14Women in U.S. ammo manufacturing 22% of workforce 2023.
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15Veterans employed in industry 18% above national avg 2023.
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16Turnover rate ammo plants 4.2% low due to demand 2023.
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17Training hours per employee avg 120 annually 2023 safety focus.
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18Unionized workforce 15% of U.S. ammo plants 2023.
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19Overtime hours industry-wide 25 million in 2023.
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20New hires ammo sector 9,500 in 2023.
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21Regional impact: Missouri ammo jobs 7,200 2023.
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22South Dakota Federal plant 1,800 employees 2023.
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23Arkansas Fiocchi 650 jobs added 2023.
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24Independent ammo reloaders 45,000 self-employed 2023.
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25Tax revenue from ammo industry $3.2 billion federal 2023.
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26Ammo retail multiplier effect 2.8 jobs per direct 2023.
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Employment and Economic Impact Interpretation

The U.S. ammunition industry is a serious economic engine, firing off hundreds of thousands of stable, well-paying jobs and billions in tax revenue, proving that its impact is measured in more than just rounds per minute.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the U.S. ammunition market generated $22.5 billion in revenue, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022 driven by heightened civilian demand.
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2Global small arms ammunition market size reached $24.35 billion in 2023, projected to grow to $32.1 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.9%.
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3The North American ammunition market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 4.1% through 2028.
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4U.S. centerfire rifle ammunition segment accounted for 42% of total ammunition sales revenue in 2023, totaling approximately $9.45 billion.
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5European ammunition industry revenue hit €5.2 billion in 2022, up 3.8% year-over-year due to defense contracts.
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6Handgun ammunition market in the U.S. grew to $6.8 billion in 2023, representing 30% of overall market share.
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7Shotgun shells segment worldwide valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2030.
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8Asia-Pacific ammunition market expanded to $7.1 billion in 2022, with military demand contributing 55%.
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9Rimfire ammunition U.S. sales revenue was $2.3 billion in 2023, a 12% rise from pandemic lows.
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10Commercial ammunition sector globally reached $15.4 billion in 2023, 63% of total market.
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11U.S. ammunition manufacturing industry's profit margin averaged 7.5% in 2023 on $22 billion revenue.
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12Latin America small-caliber ammo market valued at $1.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 4.5% to 2029.
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13Military ammunition segment in U.S. contributed $4.9 billion to market in FY2023.
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14Global precision-guided ammunition market size was $12.3 billion in 2023, growing at 6.2% CAGR.
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15U.S. sporting ammunition revenue surged to $18.2 billion in 2023, up 8% YoY.
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16Middle East & Africa ammo market hit $3.4 billion in 2022, driven by conflicts.
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17.22 LR rimfire ammo U.S. market alone $1.1 billion in 2023 sales.
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18Non-lethal ammunition market globally valued at $1.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.1% forecast.
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19Canada ammunition market size $1.05 billion CAD in 2023, 4% growth.
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20Australia/New Zealand ammo market $850 million USD in 2022.
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21U.S. ammo market share by caliber: 9mm pistol 28%, .223/5.56 rifle 25% in 2023.
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22Global ammo market CAGR projected 4.8% from 2024-2032, reaching $38.7 billion.
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23Vista Outdoor's ammo division revenue $2.8 billion in FY2023.
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24Olin Corporation Winchester ammo sales $3.1 billion in 2023.
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25Federal Ammunition parent RPM Inc. ammo revenue $1.4 billion Q4 2023 annualized.
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26Smith & Wesson ammo-related revenue contribution 15% of total $1.1B in 2023.
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27Remington (RemArms) projected ammo sales $900 million post-bankruptcy 2023.
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28Global black powder ammo niche market $450 million in 2023.
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29U.S. law enforcement ammo procurement $650 million in 2023.
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30Hunting ammo segment U.S. $7.2 billion, 32% market share 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Even with a significant civilian market, the sobering truth is that global ammunition growth is a two-pronged business, quietly expanding as steadily as the stockpile in your closet, with both sectors funded by a mix of sporting passion and geopolitical tension.

Production and Capacity

1U.S. ammunition production capacity exceeded 12 billion rounds annually in 2023.
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2Winchester Ammunition produced 4.2 billion rounds of small-caliber ammo in 2023.
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3Federal Premium manufactured 2.8 billion cartridges across all calibers in FY2023.
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4Top 5 U.S. ammo makers produced 85% of domestic small arms ammo, 10.2 billion rounds 2023.
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5Lake City Army Ammunition Plant output 1.5 billion rifle rounds for military in 2023.
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6Global lead-free ammo production reached 1.2 billion rounds in 2023, up 15%.
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7U.S. rimfire production totaled 3.1 billion rounds in 2023, mostly .22LR.
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89mm pistol ammo production in U.S. hit 4.5 billion rounds in 2023.
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9Shotgun shell production worldwide 2.9 billion units in 2022.
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10CCI Ammunition output 1.1 billion rounds, focusing on rimfire in 2023.
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11Hornady Manufacturing produced 850 million rounds of precision ammo in 2023.
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12Average U.S. ammo plant capacity utilization 92% in 2023 due to demand.
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13Polymer-cased ammo production scaled to 500 million rounds globally 2023.
Single source
14U.S. centerfire rifle ammo production 3.7 billion rounds in 2023.
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15International plants in Czech Republic (Sellier & Bellot) produced 1.4 billion rounds 2023.
Verified
16Fiocchi USA facility output 650 million rounds from Arkansas plant 2023.
Verified
17Magtech Brazil exported 900 million rounds, total production 1.8 billion 2023.
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18Russian ammo production (state-owned) 8.5 billion rounds small arms 2023.
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19Israeli Military Industries (IMI) produced 1.2 billion 5.56mm rounds 2023.
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20BAE Systems U.S. ammo plants output 750 million rounds for DoD 2023.
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21Steel-cased ammo production in U.S. reached 2.1 billion rounds 2023.
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22Reloaded ammo production by U.S. handloaders estimated 1.5 billion rounds 2023.
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23Average daily production per major U.S. plant: 12 million rounds in peak 2023.
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24Brass casing production for U.S. ammo 45,000 tons in 2023.
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25Primer production (small pistol) 5.2 billion units U.S. 2023.
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26Propellant powder manufacturing 18,000 tons for civilian ammo U.S. 2023.
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Production and Capacity Interpretation

While America slept soundly under a blanket of freedom, its ammunition factories hummed along at a near-maximum 92% capacity, churning out over 12 billion annual rounds—enough for every citizen to have a spirited debate, but hopefully just at the range.

Sales and Exports

1U.S. ammunition exports totaled 2.8 billion rounds valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.
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2Canada imported $450 million USD in U.S. ammo in 2023.
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39mm ammo U.S. retail sales 1.9 billion rounds Q1-Q3 2023.
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4Walmart sold 120 million rounds of .22LR ammo in 2023.
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5Online ammo sales U.S. reached $4.1 billion in 2023, up 22%.
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6Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's ammo revenue $1.2 billion 2023.
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7Academy Sports + Outdoors sold 450 million rounds total 2023.
Single source
8GunBroker.com ammo auctions averaged 2.5 million rounds/month 2023.
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9U.S. to Mexico ammo exports 850 million rounds, $320M value 2023.
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10Europe imported $900 million U.S. sporting ammo 2023.
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11.223/5.56 sales U.S. 1.2 billion rounds civilian 2023.
Directional
12Shotgun ammo retail sales U.S. $1.8 billion revenue 2023.
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13Black Friday 2023 ammo sales spike 35% to 150 million rounds U.S.
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14Bulk ammo deals (500+ rounds) accounted for 28% of online sales 2023.
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15Law enforcement ammo sales U.S. distributors $720 million 2023.
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16Hunting season ammo sales U.S. fall 2023: 900 million rounds.
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17.308 Winchester sales 450 million rounds U.S. 2023.
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18International sales from U.S. firms: 35% of Vista Outdoor revenue 2023.
Single source
19Ammo vending machines U.S. sales 10 million rounds 2023.
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20Export controls limited U.S. ammo to China 5% of 2022 levels 2023.
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21U.K. imported 120 million rounds sporting ammo 2023.
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22Brazil domestic ammo sales 1.1 billion rounds 2023.
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23Average ammo price per round 9mm: $0.28 U.S. retail 2023 avg.
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24Subscription ammo boxes U.S. delivered 50 million rounds 2023.
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25Pawn shops/gun stores combined ammo sales $2.9 billion 2023 U.S.
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Sales and Exports Interpretation

America's appetite for ammunition is staggering, both in its domestic consumption where everything from 9mm to .22LR flies off shelves at Walmart and online, and in its massive export footprint that supplies hunters and shooters from Canada to Europe, all while navigating a complex global market that ranges from vending machines to international restrictions.

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    Reference 8
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    researchandmarkets.com

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    Reference 9
    OUTDOORINDUSTRY
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    outdoorindustry.org

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    Reference 10
    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
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    Reference 11
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    Reference 12
    DEFENSE
    defense.gov

    defense.gov

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    Reference 13
    TRANSPARENCYMARKETRESEARCH
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    transparencymarketresearch.com

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    Reference 14
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    shootingindustry.com

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    Reference 15
    FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS
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    futuremarketinsights.com

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    Reference 16
    ATF
    atf.gov

    atf.gov

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    Reference 17
    EXPERTMARKETRESEARCH
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    expertmarketresearch.com

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    Reference 18
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    Reference 19
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    Reference 20
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    Reference 21
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    Reference 22
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    remarms.com

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    Reference 23
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    Reference 24
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    Reference 25
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    Reference 26
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    Reference 27
    EPA
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    Reference 28
    SHOOTINGSPORTSUSA
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    shootingsportsusa.org

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    Reference 29
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    nraila.org

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    Reference 30
    BASF
    basf.com

    basf.com

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    Reference 31
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    cci-ammunition.com

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    Reference 32
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    hornady.com

    hornady.com

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    Reference 33
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    Reference 34
    PCRAMMO
    pcrammo.com

    pcrammo.com

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    Reference 35
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    Reference 36
    FIOCCHIUSA
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    fiocchiusa.com

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    Reference 37
    MAGTECHAMMUNITION
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    magtechammunition.com

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    Reference 38
    SIPRI
    sipri.org

    sipri.org

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    Reference 39
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    Reference 40
    BAESYSTEMS
    baesystems.com

    baesystems.com

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    Reference 41
    WOLFAMMO
    wolfammo.com

    wolfammo.com

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    Reference 42
    NRA
    nra.org

    nra.org

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    Reference 43
    INDUSTRYWEEK
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    Reference 44
    STARBRASSWORKS
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    starbrassworks.com

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    Reference 45
    CCI
    cci.com

    cci.com

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    Reference 46
    ALLIANTPOWDER
    alliantpowder.com

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    Reference 47
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    Reference 48
    SPORTSMANS
    sportsmans.com

    sportsmans.com

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    Reference 49
    CORPORATE
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    corporate.walmart.com

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    Reference 50
    AMMO
    ammo.com

    ammo.com

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    Reference 51
    BASSPRO
    basspro.com

    basspro.com

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    Reference 52
    INVESTOR
    investor.academy.com

    investor.academy.com

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    Reference 53
    GUNBROKER
    gunbroker.com

    gunbroker.com

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    Reference 54
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 55
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 56
    BLACKFRIDAYAMMO
    blackfridayammo.com

    blackfridayammo.com

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    Reference 57
    BULKAMMO
    bulkammo.com

    bulkammo.com

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    Reference 58
    POLICE1
    police1.com

    police1.com

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    Reference 59
    PRECISIONRIFLEBLOG
    precisionrifleblog.com

    precisionrifleblog.com

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    Reference 60
    AMMO-VENDING
    ammo-vending.com

    ammo-vending.com

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    Reference 61
    BIS
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    bis.doc.gov

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    Reference 62
    GOV
    gov.uk

    gov.uk

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    Reference 63
    CBC
    cbc.gov.br

    cbc.gov.br

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    Reference 64
    AMMOSEEK
    ammoSeek.com

    ammoSeek.com

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    Reference 65
    AMMUNITIONTOGO
    ammunitiontogo.com

    ammunitiontogo.com

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    Reference 66
    NGAUSA
    ngausa.org

    ngausa.org

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    Reference 67
    BEA
    bea.gov

    bea.gov

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    Reference 68
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

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    Reference 69
    OCALA
    ocala.com

    ocala.com

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    Reference 70
    NATIONALBRASS
    nationalbrass.org

    nationalbrass.org

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    Reference 71
    IMRPOWDER
    imrpowder.com

    imrpowder.com

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    Reference 72
    AAPORTS
    aaports.com

    aaports.com

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    Reference 73
    DOL
    dol.gov

    dol.gov

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    Reference 74
    HIREVETS
    hirevets.gov

    hirevets.gov

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    Reference 75
    SHRM
    shrm.org

    shrm.org

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    Reference 76
    OSHA
    osha.gov

    osha.gov

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    Reference 77
    DED
    ded.mo.gov

    ded.mo.gov

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    Reference 78
    YANKTON
    yankton.net

    yankton.net

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    Reference 79
    ARKANSASSPEED
    arkansasspeed.com

    arkansasspeed.com

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    Reference 80
    IRS
    irs.gov

    irs.gov

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    Reference 81
    PEWPEWTACTICAL
    pewpewtactical.com

    pewpewtactical.com

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    Reference 82
    BACKFIRE
    backfire.tv

    backfire.tv

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    Reference 83
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

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    Reference 84
    ADDITIVEMANUFACTURING
    additivemanufacturing.media

    additivemanufacturing.media

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    Reference 85
    SUPPLYCHAINDIVE
    supplychaindive.com

    supplychaindive.com

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    Reference 86
    MILITARYTIMES
    militarytimes.com

    militarytimes.com

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    Reference 87
    SILENCERCENTRAL
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    silencercentral.com

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    Reference 88
    JANES
    janes.com

    janes.com

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    Reference 89
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 90
    REUTERS
    reuters.com

    reuters.com

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    Reference 91
    BERRYSMFG
    berrysmfg.com

    berrysmfg.com

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    Reference 92
    AR15
    ar15.com

    ar15.com

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    Reference 93
    USPSA
    uspsa.org

    uspsa.org

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    Reference 94
    GREENSUPPLYMEDIA
    greensupplymedia.com

    greensupplymedia.com

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    Reference 95
    SHOTGUNSPORTSMAG
    shotgunsportsmag.com

    shotgunsportsmag.com

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    Reference 96
    GUNS
    guns.com

    guns.com

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    Reference 97
    ROBOTICS
    robotics.org

    robotics.org

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    Reference 98
    POLICEONE
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