The Dept of Commerce (NOAA's momma) has its own police force, as does just about every federal agency, and NOAA has several uniformed services including their own fleet of ships and aircraft. Relax guys, worry about DHS' 1.2M rounds and leave the 46K to NOAA alone
1.2B, not M.
The comment about buying in bulk, receive over time makes a lot of sense.
Still, 1.2B can't all be for duty carry/use. Why are we paying for that many carry loads for targe practice (if true)
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