DHS Ammo Grab: No Longer “Conspiracy” But Plain Reality
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It now seems clear that the Department of Homeland Security’s
stockpiling of ammunition and other warfare supplies can no longer be
dismissed as “conspiracy theory,” but is a very real development in the
actions of an overreaching federal government.
Many have suggested and assumed that the ammo and gun shortage
experienced across the country is the result of private citizens’
unprecedented purchases, in recent years, in preparation for impending
gun control measures. While this is true in part, it is only half of the
logical explanation that can be assessed based upon available facts.
This phenomenon has been described as creating a perfect storm for
private gun owners when paired with the reality that the DHS and other
federal agencies are buying up once-available guns and ammunition like
never before. Mainstream news sources such as Rawstory and Media Matters
have attacked Fox News’ Lou Dobbs and others for their statements
affirming that the government has indeed purchased at least 1.6 billion
rounds of ammunition (especially including hollow points), 7000 fully
automatic assault rifles, and 2700 new light armored vehicles, as well
as riot gear including body armor. DHS has also invested $2 million with
a contractor that recently apologized for its production of shooting
targets depicting elderly gun owners and even pregnant women and
children in residential settings, after photos and publicity of the
targets recently gained widespread exposure.
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