feh, they're no better than anybody else, tough...
Posted on 01/10/2013 6:27:27 PM PST by American in Israel
A spike in gun and ammunition sales has caused a nationwide shortage that has delayed police training exercises and is putting a substantial amount of weaponry in civilian hands.
Police in Atlanta, Georgia have been forced to delay training exercises due to a shortage of ammunition. The police department has put orders for more bullets on back-order, while officers are being deprived of the training that makes them capable of handling weapons.
“When you can’t get ammunition, it is very concerning,” Sandy Springs Police Chief Terry Sult tells WSBTV. “It affects our ability to be prepared. It affects the potential safety of the officers, because they’re not as proficient as they should be.”
The Sandy Springs Police Department is facing a shortage of tens of thousands of bullets and is scrambling to restock. The neighboring counties are facing an equally dire situation, with both practice ammunition and duty ammunition in short supply. Douglas County Chief Deputy Stan Copeland predicts it could be 6-8 months before the back-orders come in.
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If even one dog’s life it saved, it’s worth it... /Thread
ALL of this is so obviously staged. And I mean ALL of it.
dog, citizen, it doesn't matter to Chicago's Police Kommissar.
It is good to hear that they are running out of lead to pump into those pesky freedom loving taxpayers.
Sorry for being a prick - but people who waited till now have only themselves to blame if they cant get what they want
feh, they're no better than anybody else, tough...
I believe the military has first priority. The order placed by DHS was a one year contingency contract which could be renewed for 4 years.
You;re only stating the obvious. This has been planned for a looong time!
My thoughts exactly. The feds however won’t budge.
They don’t care about how individuals can protect them selves, just how they can project their power. If push comes to shove an EMP strike would be a blessing.
If cops would stop shooting helpless family pets maybe they’d have more than enough ammo.
Wow, look at this from AUGUST 15, 2012:
And this from SEPTEMBER 18, 2012:
http://www.infowars.com/dhs-purchases-200-million-more-rounds-of-ammunition/
And then Sandy Hook on DECEMBER 14, 2012..
Tough cookies. Talk to Obama.
bs, cops don’t practice much, maybe twice a year for the average cop.
I agree, but this *is* the Brady Center... blaming the NRA is pretty much what they do for a living.
Back orders for MagPul 30 rd. AR mags exceed one million now. ROTFLOL
Yes, indeed it does. Law enforcement agencies would not be running low... not yet. They buy in bulk though LEO specialty shops.
Thanks Travis (M)for writing what needs to be said regarding Mr. Security Man. The article has been circulated to my ‘circle of friends’. Keep the faith.
My first thought, Dogs of America rejoice!
“If push comes to shove an EMP strike would be a blessing.”
That is a sad but true comment. Would sort of level the playing field...
What good are bullets without powder, primers, powder and shellcases? Bullets are to cartridges as flour is to bread, as cement is to concrete, etceteras. When will they ever learn?
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