Dept. of Homeland Security/I.C.E. order 200 million rounds of ammo

[Mike S]

So that's why I can't find any Fo-tay lately... Kind of wondering why they'd order 1/5 of a billion rounds...

Full story here

Winchester® Ammunition was recently awarded a contract by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security to supply a maximum of 200 million, 40 cal. rounds over the next five years.

“Winchester has a proud tradition of providing high quality ammunition to our nation’s law enforcement agencies,” said Dick Hammett, president, Winchester Ammunition. “No matter if they’re protecting our block, our city or our borders, each special agent is an invaluable resource and we are committed to giving them the best products available.”

The load selected for this contract is a 135-grain, hollow point designed for the office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Protection. It will fall under the Winchester® Ranger® line of products.

 

[Titan]

Maybe Obama's new plan is to buy up all the capacity and hoard it, if he can't stop us from buying it any other way.

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[Pomeraniac]

Dept. of Homeland Security/I.C.E. order 200 million rounds of ammo

Good. Now if only we can convince them to use it.

 

[Mike S]

Good. Now if only we can convince them to use it.

Yah, and not on us.
Interesting that it's hollowpoint, not FMJ.

 

[vellnueve]

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