The Disturbing Link Between Army Ammunition Plants and Mass Shootings

The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri, which has been manufacturing rifle cartridges for the U.S. military since World War II, has also been supplying billions of rounds of military-grade ammunition to the commercial market. This ammunition, marked with the distinctive "LC" stamp, has been found at crime scenes across the country, including mass shootings. While the majority of these rounds are purchased by law-abiding citizens, they have also been seized from criminals, drug dealers, and antigovernment groups. The plant's commercial operations have outpaced its military production, raising concerns about the lack of public accountability and oversight in the marketing and sale of this ammunition.