The Department of Homeland Security has ordered 450 million rounds of .40 caliber hollow point ammunition. Other agencies are also in on the purchases, such as the Forest service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Weather Service (but see here).
Hat Tip: American Thinker
*Sounds lke what the governments of Syria, Egypt and Libya were doing several months back in anticipation of “problems in the street.”
I think many Brockers would enjoy this video:
John Stossel – Illegal Everything – Lemonade stands, Rawsome Foods and More, Government out of Control!
or
http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=55887B5B95B036AF1DFABA3D63404978
I’ve seen that video. Quite funny.
Regarding the article, sometimes I wonder if these reporters have nothing to write about and post these niblets of information to scare people? That’s why I try to pay attention to as little as possible in the media. If this is really true, we are back to the same Circus act of the US blowing money on unnecessary things when they already have too much debt already.
Geeez, The concern I have is related to Roger’s comment. First, I justify the inclusion of the post because DHS is now hooked up to the IRS. So when the IRS buys 6000 shot guns or DHS orders 450 million rounds of ammo, it is related (not that you were asking for justification, but I’ve been under the scrutiny of not a few commenters). When the Army buys ammo or stockpiles weapons, you expect it, because they are going to be shooting at your enemies outside the country. When a domestic federal agency buys ammo, its quite another thing. This is the complete take over of security by the Feds, when in previously they had interstate jurisdiction (I grew up watching The FBI, my dad’s favorite show). When they buy a large number of rounds, it makes me wonder. Are these for target practice or for shooting at perps? What is a reasonable number of shells to stockpile? I have questions, that’s for sure.
Peter, I’m just saying that there has always been a lot of these “scare” headlines in the media. Do you remember the concentration camps that they were building and the brown-shirt security guards? There’s loads more. BTW, hollow points do much more damage than full-metal jacketed bullets.
I understand what you are saying, but this could be another money-down-the-drain purchase in order to line the pockets of some politician. “Most” US Resident-Citizens have any idea of the level of corruption in the US. People focus on campaign contributions, but there are tons of other ways politicians can “make a little more on the side”. This is why I like Dan Mitchell. At least he posted something about bank accounts and pay figures and how the numbers just don’t add up.
All this being said, I can really care less about travelling to the US to try to save a few dollars on purchases. That way, I won’t have to worry about overzealous gropers or x-rated scanners, just to name a couple.
@ Geeeez, yeah, I agree. It could just be corruption. Sometimes, it is just normal bureaucratic bull crap, where the agency has to spend or lose funding. Not spending means reduction in that agency’s following year budget.
Nevertheless, the tie is there with DHS armed with hollow points, while scrutinizing your tax returns as you cross the border. A chilling combination.
^^ haha, too funny, but I don’t think that most of us are in that income class. I can only wish!
The first paragraph, I totally agree because I witnessed this first hand, the civilian overseers and the high-ranking officers coming up with creative ideas to blow the money. That was back in the day when the government was trying to reduce the size of the military. I can only imagine that it is exponentially worse today. I should have stayed in the military because now they include Colombian hookers on the compensation list. (Ok, maybe the military doesn’t pay for it, but they have used government cars to pick them up and government-paid hotel rooms.)
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/08/report-military-members-in-colombian-prositiute-scandal/1#.UCuWM6CBqSo
But this very thing is what I keep telling you, Petros, and Confederate. The beast there is too big so I wouldn’t stress, be worried, or really even give a da*n about what happens there. If you’ve been wronged by the US, then feel free to ignore what I’m saying. But what I’m saying is good for the blood pressure.
Last thing before I have to work: I was thinking about this yesterday while I was engaged in manual labour. If US-Resident-Citizens are “supposed” to fill out tax returns and bear the expense of time or money, what are the chances that they’ll say “no problem” to another group of Americans that are exempt from filing? I bet nil. The only thing this is is job security for people at groups like the ACA because they will always have a “cause” to fight for.
*@geeez, don’t forget that the folks at ACA, including myself as a board member, are all unpaid volunteers who, among other things when the travel to Washington to plead our case, we pay all of our own expenses out of our own pockets.
There are not many mercinaries that clamouring for volunteer job security like this. We are all dedicated to fighting for the human rights of Americans who live outside Haveof the USA because we believe it is a righteous and just cause.
Have a great day!
Then I stand corrected Roger.. unpaid, huh? 🙁
Apparently the Social Security Administration is now in on the act of buying ammo. http://www.businessinsider.com/why-does-the-social-security-administration-need-174000-rounds-of-ammunition-2012-8
I have also read that the Department of Homeland Security is now in the process of acquiring 750,000,000 rounds of ammunition (or is that 750,000 rounds? — I’ve seen both figures) in addition to the previous 450,000,000 and to add fuel to this fire …
— The Social Security Administration is set to purchase 174,000 rounds of hollow point bullets that will be delivered to 41 locations across the country. (see Petros link)
— The report that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was looking for 46,000 rounds of hollow point bullets was corrected. The ammo is actually headed to the National Marine Fisheries Service.
It appears that hollow point bullets have become all the rage for bureaucracies this year but I also think there could be some disinfo being sent out to either worry people or ultimately discredit the alternative news sites which sop up this sort of thing. Still, if you’re crossing the border it might be a good idea to wear a bullet proof vest — or NOT because that would brand you as a terrorist for sure. 😉 BTW, I caught the “tag” on this, Petros.
Em, well to be sure, the POOPS reference is not scatological, but an acronym–a result of collaboration between yourself and me, as a replacement term for Geheime Staatspolizei–as this Staatspolizei is not exactly secret but not totally out in the open either.
For those wondering, POOPS = Partially Out in the Open Police State.
@Em, perhaps if you would like to suggest adding that to the glossary at Maple Sandbox, but perhaps that’s a little too controversial for over there. (See link in External Sources below).
@ Petros
Just took a peek into the sandbox and I think it might not go over too well there. I wouldn’t want to drop anything in that might be off putting.
@Em, perhaps if we hid the fact that it is actually a mocking euphemism for the other bad word that we are not allowed to use that starts with G… and ends with “o” and was a secret polizei in Deutschland during the time of mid-20th century Krieg in Europe.
@ Petros
That’s not just hiding the fact, that’s darn near burying it! LOL
Can average everyday people in the US buy this ‘hollow point ammunition’? Also, why is the National Weather Service stockpiling bullets? Are they reporting on the weather from gang infested cities or in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of rabid animals running about? I can’t figure out why they would need that at all..? The others I can at least understand.