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Originally Posted by _Richard_
well the first dhs buy was 1.6 billion, and i have to find links, but they did ANOTHER buy of around the same amount
according to the stats of the iraq war, enough ammunition for heavy fighting in the US, for a 20-35 years depending on how large the second buy was
this included hollow-points.
I understand consumers did massive buying sprees, but it's said the reason there is a shortage is this DHS buying spree
Last i heard, and it's been awhile, the government/senators started sending letters demanding explanations
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"but it's said the reason there is a shortage" According to who? Something you read on the Internet or actual experiences you have in the firearms business?
The Government buying numbers are bullshit. Again, they contract for X amount but the delivery is far less.
"D.H.S. officials have pointed out repeatedly that bulk buying — whether ammunition, computers or stationery — is the norm for reasons of economy, and is especially sensible in the era of sequestration so zealously approved by Congress. D.H.S. says that its plan to buy about 750 million rounds in the next five years — 80 percent for training purposes — is not unusual."
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/...nspiracy/?_r=0
750 million is a far cry from 1.6 billion and it's spread out over 5 years.