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• A Technical and Historical Analysis of the Soviet 5.45x39mm Cartridge August 4, 2025
  The global landscape of infantry small arms underwent a seismic shift in the 1960s. The United States’ adoption of the M16 rifle and its revolutionary 5.56x45mm M193 cartridge during the Vietnam War showcased the profound tactical advantages of a small-caliber, high-velocity (SCHV) round. Soviet intelligence, ever watchful of Western military developments, acquired and meticulously studied ...
• The 7.62x39mm Cartridge: Engineering, Evolution, and Impact of the AK-47’s Ammunition August 4, 2025
  I. Introduction: The Birth of an Intermediate Cartridge The Strategic Need: Post-WWII Soviet Doctrine The 7.62x39mm cartridge, commonly known as the M43, emerged from a profound re-evaluation of small arms doctrine during and immediately following World War II. Soviet military strategists identified a critical operational gap between the existing infantry firearms. On one hand, submachine guns, such ...
• List of Ammunition Brands in the US Market, Where They Are From, & Sentiment About Them July 31, 2025
  The United States civilian ammunition market of the mid-2020s is a landscape fundamentally reshaped by recent history. The confluence of unprecedented demand surges, significant geopolitical shifts, and resulting supply chain disruptions has created a dynamic and fiercely competitive environment. Understanding these forces is critical to contextualizing the current brand hierarchy and consumer sentiment that defines ...
• The History, Chemistry, and Strategic Imperative of Soviet Corrosive Ammunition July 30, 2025
  The decision by any military to adopt a particular ammunition technology is never made in a vacuum. It is the result of a complex interplay between historical experience, technological capability, strategic doctrine, and fundamental chemistry. The Soviet Union’s long-standing reliance on corrosive-primed ammunition is a quintessential example of this process. To comprehend this choice, one ...
• Foreign Military Surplus 7.62x39mm Ammunition in the U.S. Market: A 30-Year Analysis of Performance, Sentiment, and Availability July 29, 2025
  The American civilian market for 7.62x39mm ammunition has been defined by a deep reliance on foreign military surplus and foreign commercial production for the past three decades. This report provides an exhaustive analysis of this market, segmenting its history into three distinct periods dictated by U.S. geopolitical and trade policy: The “Chinese Era” (pre-1994), The ...
• Palmetto State Armory’s AAC Ammunition Venture: A Strategic Analysis of Market Disruption and Execution July 28, 2025
  This report provides an in-depth analysis of Palmetto State Armory’s (PSA) strategic entry into the ammunition manufacturing sector through its parent company, JJE Capital Holdings, and the revitalization of the Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) brand. Following the acquisition of the AAC brand’s intellectual property from the 2020 Remington Outdoor Company bankruptcy, JJE Capital has executed ...