Govt challenging DHS ammo buys

915A · April 26, 2013, 07:06 AM

Thought this was interesting, if its in the wrong forum I apologize.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013...r-person-than/

Punisher_1 · April 26, 2013, 07:29 AM

I remember shooting about 150 rounds on a training day about 10 years ago but up until my retirement 2 years ago we would shoot the 40 round qualification course once a year and that was it. These guys must go to the range once a week to blow off that kind of number. I spoke to a Training Officer a couple months ago and they can't even get .40 cal now.

Closing The Gap · April 26, 2013, 08:06 AM

This topic is already under discussion in several threads on here.

Kimio · April 26, 2013, 08:41 AM

I can't vouch for what the Army gets, but I know when I went through BMT we only got 100 or so rounds to train with which includes "qualification" with our rifles. Granted, I'm not a PJ or security personnel, so it may be very different for them, seeing as they carry the toys around every day that would make it necessary for them to be proficient with them, would likely equate to them having more shots down range.

Nonetheless, I would like to see a better justification on why DHS' officers, apparently are getting more range time or get nearly 4 times the amount of ammunition required to train our men and women in the military.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out and how the DHS will defend their position

**Vanya** · April 26, 2013, 11:15 AM

This is already being discussed here.

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April 26, 2013, 08:41 AM	#4
Kimio Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 634	I can't vouch for what the Army gets, but I know when I went through BMT we only got 100 or so rounds to train with which includes "qualification" with our rifles. Granted, I'm not a PJ or security personnel, so it may be very different for them, seeing as they carry the toys around every day that would make it necessary for them to be proficient with them, would likely equate to them having more shots down range. Nonetheless, I would like to see a better justification on why DHS' officers, apparently are getting more range time or get nearly 4 times the amount of ammunition required to train our men and women in the military. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and how the DHS will defend their position Last edited by Kimio; April 26, 2013 at 08:54 AM.

April 26, 2013, 11:15 AM	#5
Vanya Staff Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 2,948	This is already being discussed here. __________________ Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking; where it is absent, discussion is apt to become worse than useless. - Leo Tolstoy

April 26, 2013, 07:29 AM	#2
Punisher_1 Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 121	I remember shooting about 150 rounds on a training day about 10 years ago but up until my retirement 2 years ago we would shoot the 40 round qualification course once a year and that was it. These guys must go to the range once a week to blow off that kind of number. I spoke to a Training Officer a couple months ago and they can't even get .40 cal now.