The Dark Connection: Army Ammunition Plant's Role in Mass Shootings
The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri, operated by private contractors, has increasingly produced ammunition for the commercial market as military demand has decreased. The plant has become one of the largest manufacturers of commercial rounds for AR-15-style rifles, with its ammunition being used in crimes, including mass shootings. While the majority of rounds are sold to law-abiding citizens, some have been seized from criminals and tied to high-profile shootings. Contractors at the plant have expressed concern about the connection between their ammunition and violent crimes.