Weight limits on that Cummins truck are only suggestions. You can still fill up the storage area under the back seats!Originally Posted by TravelingJ
I carry because I spend a LOT of time driving my truck, with my girlfriend and dog inside, and my RV in tow. Essentially, everything I know and love is behind that wheel. I have weight limits on my truck, and trailer, that I have to worry about at all times.
Mdwest, it was my understanding (could be totally wrong) but agency's do not practice with HST or any hollow points for that matter. Also, some of those mentioned agencies do not carry 40 cals, such as TSA. and I did know they will be staging it over 5 years, still a lot of ammo in my opinion
Not saying I believe our government is going to start shooting civilians all of a sudden, it just threw up a few red flags in my mind
good catch micky.. I didnt realize that this was all .40 ammo.. that does change things a bit
I should have read more closely.. I assumed this was inclusive of their 5.56, 9mm, .357 sig, etc.. requirements..
I dont have any recent information on training vs. duty loads.. it USED TO BE (havent confirmed or spoken with anyone about it in several years) that SOME federal agencies like the USSS used ball ammo for training and issues high performance ammo for duty.. and SOME federal agencies only issued duty ammo period (whether for training or for duty).. there really wasnt any consistent answer across the fed gov..
Honestly.. I am somewhat surprized (and happy) that the fed gov is FINALLY taking advantage of economy of scale and that DHS is puchasing ammo for several agencies at once.. thats one positive take away.. in the past you would have seen ICE issuing a contract, TSA issuing another one, etc..etc..
One of their biggest failures (the fed gov in general) is agencies and organizations dont talk to each other, dont make joint purchases, dont subscribe to any sort of uniformity in areas that they could, etc.. and save us (the tax payers) money..
Instead you have agencies like the USDA entering into separate contract agreements to buy ammo (they bought 325,000 rounds themselves this year).. when they could have very easily jumped into the pool with DHS (or the DOJ.. etc...) and likely gotten a much cheaper per round cost...
Just take a look at Smith And Wesson stock (SWHC) ...... since January.... all I can say is thank you, Mr. President....it's the election.....
9 out of 10 voices in my head say, "Pull the trigger!".
Great another bout of "get it while I can". *sigh* I have a solution to this BS but this isn't the place to mention my solution.
Going through life is hard.
Going through life stupid is harder.
Our walmarts stay out of hangun ammo because it's the cheapest around. We have a gander mountain but their at least 2-4$ a box higher. Cabelas opens up here in charleston this Thursday so waiting to see how their pricing is.
Here is an e-mail I just got from the NRA today.
Click below and read the link:
http://www.nraila.org/legislation/fe...sales-ban.aspx
Last edited by Hot_Sauce; 08-04-2012 at 11:24 PM.
When I die, I hope to die like my grandfather did. In his sleep, and not like those other 3 passangers who were riding with him.
I've made a lot of money in my life, most was spent on booze, babes, cigars, guns, and poker, the rest I just wasted!
"Get rid of that chrome plated sissy pistol and get yourself a GLOCK"
Feel free to let us know how youu feel. I'm sure we'll all agree
At least us firearms guys anyway
Last edited by Hot_Sauce; 08-04-2012 at 11:41 PM.
When I die, I hope to die like my grandfather did. In his sleep, and not like those other 3 passangers who were riding with him.
I've made a lot of money in my life, most was spent on booze, babes, cigars, guns, and poker, the rest I just wasted!
"Get rid of that chrome plated sissy pistol and get yourself a GLOCK"
Wow, our government never ceases to amaze me.
I don't know but isn't every day a day to stock up?
People that have been shooting for any length of time should know that things happen, ammo prices go up and sometimes it's hard to find. If you pick up a 100pack or three from wally world every week you are going to accumulate a decent stash.
Buy it cheap and stack it deep. I don't think you can ever have too much ammo. I'm still shooting SA battle pack 5.56 from the 90's. Back then it was $300 shipped for a 2700 round tub or $36 for a 300 round battle pack. Yeah, i bought a bunch.
You are entitled to have your opinion -- as long as you can accept that your opinion is wrong if you don't agree with me
Remember to if your stock piling ammo to keep it in a dry place. Corrosion will ruin good rounds. The big rubber maid tubs with some silica packs work really well. Or your left over kitty litter, unwetted of course.
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