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Additional Information

Not BBB accredited

Additional Information for American Specialty Ammo, LLC

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Location of This Business
Wadsworth, OH 44281
BBB File Opened:
10/29/2012
Years in Business:
12
Business Started:
10/29/2012
Business Started Locally:
10/29/2012
Business Incorporated:
10/29/2012
Type of Entity:
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Business Management
  • Ms. Kelly B Reed, Vice President
  • Mr. Chris M Reed, CEO/Owner
Contact Information

Principal

  • Ms. Kelly B Reed, Vice President
  • Mr. Chris M Reed, CEO/Owner

Customer Contact

  • Ms. Kelly B Reed, Vice President
Additional Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Serving Area
  • 44017
  • 44028
  • 44044
  • 44050
  • 44056
  • 44067
  • 44090
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  • 44848
  • 44859
  • 44866
  • 44880
Referral Assistance
  • Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives


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Business Categories
Gunsmiths

Pattern of Complaint

BBB files indicate that this business has a history of a pattern of complaints in which American Specialty Ammo, LLC accepts payment immediately for products, but orders are never received or their delivery is prolonged.  When consumers try to contact the business by phone calls, emails, website contact, and facebook messaging, American Specialty Ammo is unresponsive. 

On April 6, 2020, BBB submitted a written request to the company encouraging them to address the pattern of complaints with no response.  BBB again sent notification to American Specialty Ammo, LLC on November 1, 2021 and did not receive a response.

Alert

On 10/29/2024, American Specialty Ammo LLC came to the attention of Better Business Bureau (BBB) regarding a complaint pattern. At that time, an active alert placed on the account was set to be reviewed by BBB, expiring 11/17/2024. 

It appears consumers are still contacting BBB regarding orders placed and never fulfilled.

BBB does not have updated background information on this business. BBB made multiple requests for background information from the business. BBB has not received a response from this business and/or has not been able to verify information received from this business.

On October 30, 2024, BBB reviewed the business website and Social Media business pages to determine if the business is still operating. BBB also researched to see if the business was registered with the state or licensed. The website appears active and is still accepting orders. It appears the business has not been active on social media since April of this year.   American Specialty Ammo LLC is registered in Ohio, however according to our research their Federal Firearms License expired in 2019.

On October 30, 2024, BBB sent correspondence to American Specialty Ammo LLC requesting the following information:

1. Physical Location(s), Please verify the physical and mailing address
2. Is the business still open and operating
3. Preferred method of contact (mail, fax or email)
4. Active websites and social media for consumer ordering
5.  Proof of Licensing in Ohio and any other states.
6. Information on the ordering process, shipping/delivery times and any refund policies

BBB has requested any additional information that would enable BBB to better understand the business and their operations. BBB also submitted a written request to the company encouraging them to address the pattern of complaints.

As of October 30, 2024, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has not received a response.

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