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MLeake · April 26, 2013, 06:40 PM

Gaerek, on the helicopters, while I agree with your dad's take on the downside of armor in Alaska, I expect the reason is that it is easier for the Coast Guard to standardize their helicopter fleet, rather than having one configuration for Alaska and one for Key West.

Since many areas where the Coast Guard flies could involve getting shot at by drug runners, it would seem they are standardizing toward the high threat area, as opposed to the low-threat long-distance area.

But if you are correct about agents stockpiling their own ammo from government lots, that is a big deal - IE misappropriation of government property.

Edit: While I don't think they are gearing up to fight civilians, either, I do think that such huge purchase orders directly impact your and my ability to buy ammo. If the factory is using all its primers, and ordering more from outside sources, to make over 1B rounds of .40, well, that would have have an impact on my ability to order pistol primers.

April 26, 2013, 06:40 PM	#27
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Gaerek, on the helicopters, while I agree with your dad's take on the downside of armor in Alaska, I expect the reason is that it is easier for the Coast Guard to standardize their helicopter fleet, rather than having one configuration for Alaska and one for Key West. Since many areas where the Coast Guard flies could involve getting shot at by drug runners, it would seem they are standardizing toward the high threat area, as opposed to the low-threat long-distance area. But if you are correct about agents stockpiling their own ammo from government lots, that is a big deal - IE misappropriation of government property. Edit: While I don't think they are gearing up to fight civilians, either, I do think that such huge purchase orders directly impact your and my ability to buy ammo. If the factory is using all its primers, and ordering more from outside sources, to make over 1B rounds of .40, well, that would have have an impact on my ability to order pistol primers.