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Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
NAICS 332993 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ammunition (except small arms). Examples of products made by these establishments are bombs, depth charges, rockets (except guided missiles), grenades, mines, and torpedoes.
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For Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, explosion and fire, workers' compensation. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific products are manufactured — bombs, rockets, grenades, mines, or other ordnance types?
- What percentage of production is under direct government or DoD contracts versus commercial sales?
- What federal licenses and ATF/DoD approvals are currently in place and in good standing?
- What is the on-site storage capacity and configuration — licensed magazines, igloos, quantity-distance compliance?
- What is the prior loss history, particularly any explosion, fire, or products liability incidents?
- Are any transportation exposures present for moving energetic materials between facilities or to test ranges?
- For Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about any history of on-site detonation incidents, near-misses, or osha/atf enforcement actions?
- For Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about storage of energetic materials in quantities exceeding licensed magazine capacity?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing small arms ammunition: 332992 — Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- Manufacturing blasting and detonating caps and safety fuses: 325920 — Explosives Manufacturing
- Manufacturing fireworks: 325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing guided missiles: 336414 — Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
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Establishments in this class manufacture large-caliber or specialized military-grade ordnance — including bombs, grenades, depth charges, unguided rockets, naval mines, and torpedoes — primarily for government defense contracts. Operations typically involve controlled handling of energetic and explosive materials, precision metal fabrication, assembly under strict safety protocols, and storage in licensed magazines or igloo-type bunkers. Most operators work under federal licensing and contract oversight from the Department of Defense or allied agencies.
Questions to investigate
- What specific products are manufactured — bombs, rockets, grenades, mines, or other ordnance types?
- What percentage of production is under direct government or DoD contracts versus commercial sales?
- What federal licenses and ATF/DoD approvals are currently in place and in good standing?
- What is the on-site storage capacity and configuration — licensed magazines, igloos, quantity-distance compliance?
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