These materials are indispensable in the production of propellant powder and primers, and their restriction threatens to create significant supply chain disruptions. As geopolitical tensions rise and global conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, drive up demand for ammunition, the U.S. faces an uncertain future in maintaining adequate ammunition supplies for both military and civilian markets.

This article explores the implications of China's export restrictions and the broader context of critical material dependencies, with recommendations offered by AmmoLand News contributor John Farnam, a veteran of the ammunition industry, on how Americans can prepare for the coming shortages.