
Brownells becomes exclusive distributor for Alpha Munitions in Europe
European customers get easier access to Alpha Munitions match ammunition as Brownells takes on exclusive distribution for the region.
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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Ammunition news for the international trade: new loads and calibres, lead-free developments, military and law enforcement contracts, and the manufacturers behind them, from Federal and Fiocchi to Sellier & Bellot and Starline.

European customers get easier access to Alpha Munitions match ammunition as Brownells takes on exclusive distribution for the region.

The Precision Slug .22 joins the H&N range, aimed at airgun shooters working at longer distances where pellet design starts to matter.

The US Navy has selected Federal as a contract awardee for 7.62x51mm Mk316 rifle ammunition, extending its military supply work.

The Czech group is buying Sellier & Bellot outright from CBC, adding a broad hunting and sporting ammunition portfolio to its business.

David Stepan, previously CSG’s investment director for foreign projects, takes over as chief executive of the Italian ammunition maker.

The Department of Commerce has suspended new export licences for certain firearms and ammunition for about 90 days while it reviews policy.


Industry veteran David Blenker becomes president and chief executive of the ammunition maker’s North American operations.

Slugs are the hot topic in airgunning, and H&N keeps refining bullet-shaped pellets that hold energy better than classic diabolos.

AJ Ferris becomes vice president of manufacturing operations, continuing the reloading equipment maker’s policy of promoting from within.

RUAG International has agreed to sell its Ammotec business unit to Beretta Holding, with site assurances given for Thun.

Fiocchi Group brings Baschieri & Pellagri cartridges to the UK market from February 2022, the next step in its growth plan.