Why are the feds loading up on so much ammo?

[LoneLaugher]

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[Occamstazer]

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By Andrew Malcolm

Posted 02/08/2013 09:02 AM ET



In a puzzling, unexplained development, the Obama administration has been buying and storing vast amounts of ammunition in recent months, with the Department of Homeland Security just placing another order for an additional 21.6 million rounds.

Several other agencies of the federal government also began buying large quantities of bullets last year. The Social Security Administration, for instance, not normally considered on the frontlines of anything but dealing with seniors, explained that its purchase of millions of rounds was for special agents' required quarterly weapons qualifications. They must be pretty poor shots.

But DHS has been silent about its need for numerous orders of bullets in the multiple millions. Indeed, Examiner writer Ryan Keller points out Janet Napolitano's agency illegally redacted information from some ammunition solicitation forms following media inquiries.

According to one estimate, just since last spring DHS has stockpiled more than 1.6 billion bullets, mainly .40 caliber and 9mm. That's sufficient firepower to shoot every American about five times. Including illegal immigrants.

To provide some perspective, experts estimate that at the peak of the Iraq war American troops were firing around 5.5 million rounds per month. At that rate, DHS is armed now for a 24-year Iraq war.

The perceived need for so much ammunition in federal custody is especially strange given Obama's double-barreled emphasis in his inaugural address on the approaching end in Afghanistan "of a decade of war." And he also noted, "We, the people, still believe that enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war."


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Why indeed. If true, maybe the gubmint is taking you revolutionaries seriously. When States like SC start promoting unorganized militias, maybe someone in DC is paying attention.

Or maybe you see a conspiracy theory in everything.

 

[ArmyCowboy]

REALLY, you have something to back THAT UP?

Sure, but you're just going to believe what the right wing blogs tell you, so it's rather pointless.

I'll just let you have your fun.

standard cop out, no problem

Hey you got me, you figured it all out,

Those of us in the Army (and all federal agencies and military) have weeded out all those who won't fire on civlilians and have been given our WARNOs,

We've been at the range practicing with pop-ups painted to look like teabaggers, rednecks, pig farmers and Glenn Beck.

We're going to be comi g hard and we're going to be coming heavy, we're going to make the Soviet Purges look like a teaparty.

Just awaiting the final order from our messiah.

Happy now?

 

[ArmyCowboy]

REALLY, you have something to back THAT UP?

This is the INTERNET, you can't post anything that isn't true on the INTERNET. If you would like I can link you to the INTERNET site that has that rule.

Yeah, and I'm a french model....lol

Just because you don't shave your armpits doesn't make you a French model.

 

[Political Junky]

Missing the point. WTF does DHS need so much ammo for??? Cut the bullshit. That ammo was bought with tax dollars. WTF for?

Cons just can't make up their minds .. to fund the military or to attack it.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

The perceived need for so much ammunition in federal custody is especially strange given Obama's double-barreled emphasis in his inaugural address on the approaching end in Afghanistan "of a decade of war."

You can start cuttin'-back on your Depends-expenses......​

March 11, 2013

U.S. Military On A Budget​

"The Marine Corps and other branches are being forced to cut billions from their budgets as the result of the spending cuts, which were triggered March 1 when Congress and the White House failed to strike a deal reducing the federal debt. In a letter to all Marines dated March 2, Amos said his branch would cut $1.4 billion in 2013 and $2 billion in every ensuing year for nearly a decade."

 

[g5000]

I would like to see evidence the DHS has actually taken delivery of 1.6 billion rounds.

There is a difference between delivery and procurement.

 

[g5000]

1.6 billion bullets.

1.344 billion Chinese + .122 billion Mexicans + .024 billion North Koreans + .11 billion Democrats.


DHS: Planning a better future for White Amerika.

 

[g5000]

Due to the sequester, only 1.44 billion bullets will be bought...

The Homeland Security Department wants to buy more than 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition in the next four or five years. It says it needs them — about the equivalent of five cartridges for every person in the United States — for law enforcement agents in training and on duty.

Note the key words "wants to buy".

Not "has bought.

The government's explanation is less sinister. Federal solicitations to buy the ammo are known as "strategic sourcing contracts," which help the government get a low price for a big purchase, says Peggy Dixon, spokeswoman for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga. The training center and others like it run by the Homeland Security Department use as many as 15 million rounds every year, mostly on shooting ranges and in training exercises.

Homeland Security aims to buy 1.6 billion rounds of ammo - The Denver Post

 

[bigrebnc1775]

1.6 billion bullets.

1.344 billion Chinese + .122 billion Mexicans + .024 billion North Koreans + .11 billion Democrats.


DHS: Planning a better future for White Amerika.

If that's the case why isn't the MILITARY ordering that much ammo?
You know the people who are paid to fight an invasion of 1.344 billion Chinese or .122 billion Mexicans or .024 billion North Koreans?

 

[NYcarbineer]

It's concern about the Right in this country, like this guy:

Alleged neo-Nazi busted in Toledo, Ohio, by FBI for stockpiling weapons including 40,000 rounds of ammunition, 18 firearms and body armor - NY Daily News

 

[edthecynic]

I would like to see evidence the DHS has actually taken delivery of 1.6 billion rounds.

There is a difference between delivery and procurement.

There is an even bigger difference between a 1.6 billion ESTIMATE from a Right-wing KOOK and reality!!!

 

[The2ndAmendment]

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[The2ndAmendment]

Did I answer your question well enough OP?