Ammunition News

'Several' killed at military depot explosion in Nevada, USA

Hawthorne - As an explosion rocked an ammunition storage facility in western Nevada, "several" people have reportedly been killed. Update: Latest news is that the blast killed 7 marines and injured a further 7.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

Brownells sells 3.5 years worth of ammunition magazines in 72 hrs

In reaction to calls for stricter gun control, gun owners are in a frenzied rush to buy firearms before legal restrictions are imposed. Brownells Inc., a supplier of firearms accessories, says it sold 3.5 years worth of ammunition magazines in three days.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 5 comments

Cops raid Brad Pitt movie set, seize stash of guns

Budapest - Hungarian police raided a warehouse containing weapons to be used on the set of Brad Pitt's new movie World War Z -- confiscating a large cache of high-powered guns which included AK-47s and sniper rifles.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 5 comments

TAVIS Unit in Toronto naps man with gun

Toronto - During a routine patrol Friday in the Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue area members of the TAVIS Rapid Response Team investigated a man who was allegedly found to be in possession of a pistol.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Eight guns stolen in Oshawa, Ontario

Oshawa - An Oshawa resident coming home this week found his home broken into and eight of his registered guns stolen along with ammunition.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

National ammunition shortage could be affecting police training

In a continued sweep across the nation, the demand for ammunition is becoming greater with backlogs of up to half a year. However, this could impact the training of law enforcement as supply becomes less available and more costly.

In the Media by Nikki Weingartner - 3 comments

Ammo Shortage Confronts Canadian Police, U.S. Military Demand Responsible

An ammunition shortage is facing Canadian police forces because of monumental demand from the United States military. Police forces are being advised to think six months in advance.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

Man Finds Guns and Ammunition In His Daughters Treehouse

Imagine going to tidy up your child's treehouse and finding three guns, ammunition, ear plugs and empty Crown Royal bag wrapped in a bed sheet inside.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 8 comments

Man Tries To Return Wal-Mart Ammunition At 1300 Feet Per Second

It's Walmart's policy that all sales of guns and ammunition are final. One San Diego man didn't like that policy so he tried to return the ammunition the old fashioned way. By firing it in the Walmart parking lot.

In the Media by RobotGod - 2 comments