Sure, the government procurement folks know how to use the correct nomenclature when they want to buy something. The propaganda wing (far-left members of Congress and their media attack dogs, among others) pay no attention to the facts and are impervious to cries of hypocrisy.
Check out the Statement of Work, where is describes the training to be provided along with the firearms. I'm not sure if that is common in these kind of purchases, but they're even requiring cutaway models of the guns for classroom use. It sure sounds like they intend to train up a bunch of new people, doesn't it?
The list of interested vendors includes some expected names - and one bid appeal attorney. This might not have reached the final award stage if someone raised a stink over some irregularity in the award. Perhaps an e-mail to Ronnie Barrett is in order; his company is among the listed potential vendors.
Time to let government know where rights and tax dollars come from...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2985508/posts
Time to Alinsky Andrew Cuomo and end this gun rights war on our terms.
Time for us consumers to demand an entire and complete boycott of arms and ammuntion to all of NY State. All levels of government in NY State and Serfs. Completely cut them off, let the whining by Gov and Union officials start. Hang it all on Cuomo