National Weather service buying ammo?

[Irving]

Obviously, the best SHTF weapon would be an AK chambered in .40 S&W. That way you can pilfer all the unused ammo after every battle.

[bryjcom]

Obviously, the best SHTF weapon would be an AK chambered in .40 S&W. That way you can pilfer all the unused ammo after every battle.

When I ventured up to Wyoming to a gun show a few years back I was pondering the possibilities of acquiring a AK parts kit chambered in 5.56.

I was hesitant cause I didn't want to add yet another caliber to my never ending stock list.

Gun dealer says, " Yeah, but when the revolution happens you can pick up ammo off of all the dead cops.... They all shoot 5.56"

I ended up buying the kit...

Anybody know a good .40sw to get???

[Irving]

When I ventured up to Wyoming to a gun show a few years back I was pondering the possibilities of acquiring a AK parts kit chambered in 5.56.

I was hesitant cause I didn't want to add yet another caliber to my never ending stock list.

Gun dealer says, " Yeah, but when the revolution happens you can pick up ammo off of all the dead cops.... They all shoot 5.56"

I ended up buying the kit...

Anybody know a good .40sw to get???

That's actually the story, and sentiment, that I was referring to/making fun of.

[spqrzilla]

However, its a real contract. NOAA has a small group that does fisheries enforcement in the ocean EEZ.

[HoneyBadger]

Okay fellas, I can understand wildlife officers needing ammo, even if they ARE getting 6 million rounds per person, but there is no excuse in the world for this: The Social Security Administration just purchased 174k .357 Sig JHP and it is to be distributed to Social Security offices around the country. Just read the first 4 paragraphs and ignore the rest of the hype.

Call it tinfoily all you want, but can anyone come up with a good reason for the SSA to buy ammo? Even a single bullet?

[Great-Kazoo]

Okay fellas, I can understand wildlife officers needing ammo, even if they ARE getting 6 million rounds per person, but there is no excuse in the world for this: The Social Security Administration just purchased 174k .357 Sig JHP and it is to be distributed to Social Security offices around the country. Just read the first 4 paragraphs and ignore the rest of the hype.

Call it tinfoily all you want, but can anyone come up with a good reason for the SSA to buy ammo? Even a single bullet?

That is weird seeing how the SSA office's here are manned by outside contract security, not SSA employees.
In other news i'm off to my favorite NOCO reloading supply store, just browsing

[HoneyBadger]

That is weird seeing how the SSA office's here are manned by outside contract security, not SSA employees.

My thought exactly. Is the SSA going to have its own security division or something? If they really are preparing for an uprising (as the tinfoily article suggests... lol) I think .357 Sig would not be their first choice. Strange choice of caliber, strange purchaser, lots of unknowns... Kind of makes me wonder which ammo manufacturer is in bed with the gov on this one.

[anomad]

That is weird seeing how the SSA office's here are manned by outside contract security, not SSA employees.
In other news i'm off to my favorite NOCO reloading supply store, just browsing

Federal Officers don't do building security, its not their jurisdiction (sort of) and sometimes cheaper to contract out.

All the building security at the Denver Federal Center and all the surrounding federal buildings is contracted out. If there is some kind of threat the FPS guys roll on it.

[anomad]

Okay fellas, I can understand wildlife officers needing ammo, even if they ARE getting 6 million rounds per person, but there is no excuse in the world for this: The Social Security Administration just purchased 174k .357 Sig JHP and it is to be distributed to Social Security offices around the country. Just read the first 4 paragraphs and ignore the rest of the hype.

Call it tinfoily all you want, but can anyone come up with a good reason for the SSA to buy ammo? Even a single bullet?

Most Federal Agencies, including the social security administration, have Federal Officers/Agents to enforce the laws they regulate. Think about it, even the post office has its own police force.

[10mm-man]

Most Federal Agencies, including the social security administration, have Federal Officers/Agents to enforce the laws they regulate. Think about it, even the post office has its own police force.

Yea, no need to worry people..... I am sure buys like these are common! Don't take the signs as any indication that something "might" be brewing. Don't even worry about it for one sec. With all those rounds you will be well protected when you go get your rations..........