The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase 75.1 million rounds of ammunition this year, costing $22.7 million.
DHS already has purchased 1.6 billion rounds of ammo, as reported by Forbes.
One would have to be crazy to not ask why DHS needs enough ammo sufficient to fight an Iraq-size war for 20 years!
The answer is that they are killing 2 birds with one stone:
– To attain sufficient ammo for their 70,000 armed personnel in some coming conflict within US borders
– To circumvent the 2nd Amendment by buying up all the ammo…leaving little for patriots to defend themselves
The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase 75.1 million rounds of ammunition at a cost of $22.7 million this year, according to a newly released report from the Government Accountability Office.
GAO reports that DHS has over 70,000 firearm-carrying personnel and that the ammo purchases go largely to firearm training and qualification requirements.
“DHS components maintain inventories of ammunition to help ensure they have sufficient ammunition for the training and operational needs of their officers, as there can be months-long delays between placing an order for ammunition and receiving it,” GAO reports. “As of October 2013, DHS estimates it had approximately 159 million rounds in inventory, enough to last about 22 months to meet the training and operational needs of its firearm-carrying personnel.”
According to the GAO, DHS’ annual ammunition purchases have been on the decline since FY 2009 and are about at the same level as the Department of Justice’s ammo purchases.
In 2013, DHS purchases 84.4 million rounds of ammo at a cost of $19.9 million; in 2012 it bought 96 rounds at a cost of $30.3 million; 2011 it bought 100.3 million for $30.2; in 2010 it purchased 117 million for $31.6 million; and in 2009 the department bought 132.9 rounds for $33.8 million.
GAO notes that the department is planning to buy 75.1 million rounds for $22.7 million this year.
Folks, this is not a conspiracy. Divide all the ammo by the number of agents. They have to qualify 4 times a year to remain armed. They have to practice. As much as I hate the shortages in the stores, it is civilian hoarding that is causing it, not DHS
EXAMPLE: the most severe shortage is .22 long rifle. Both a pistol and rifle round, it is used for informal target shooting or very small game like squirrel. Absolutely no law enforcement application, but none to be had anywhere. HOARDING
Sherry Litchford…What does Iraq have to do with DHS purchasing ammo to use against us citizens??
Really Ed? Hollow points for practice? Put down your Obamacare prescribed cool aide your drunk.
They are doing there best to keep ammo out of the hands of the people.
It is to shoot Americans with.If Washington don’t get rid of dum-o we are in a world of hurt, and never trust any one in a uniform.If you know any one who wears one, they are your enemy,SHUN THEM.
steal it before they use it on us
good thing i load my own, and made sure to have supplies for that reason. got enough materials to load over 10,000 rounds, any caliber i need.
Why?
Bunch of slob dweebs, Americans are ready for anything, those who matter!
Its simple they will use it to kill you and your families.