DHS wants 7,000 'assault weapons' for 'personal defense'
Agency also seeking to procure 30-round magazines
(The Blaze) The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to
acquire 7,000 5.56x45mm NATO “personal defense weapons” (PDW) — also
known as “assault weapons” when owned by civilians. The solicitation,
originally posted on June 7, 2012, comes to light as the Obama
administration is calling for a ban on semi-automatic rifles and high
capacity magazines.
Citing a General Service Administration (GSA) request for proposal (RFP), Steve McGough of RadioViceOnline.com reports that DHS is asking for the 7,000 “select-fire” firearms because they are “suitable for personal defense use in close quarters.” The term select-fire means the weapon can be both semi-automatic and automatic. Civilians are prohibited from obtaining these kinds of weapons.
The RFP describes the firearm as “Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) – 5.56x45mm NATO, select-fire firearm suitable for personal defense use in close quarters and/or when maximum concealment is required.” Additionally, DHS is asking for 30 round magazines that “have a capacity to hold thirty (30) 5.56x45mm NATO rounds.”
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/01/dhs-wants-7000-assault-weapons-for-personal-defense/#lOk7SxUUReTB64gO.99
Citing a General Service Administration (GSA) request for proposal (RFP), Steve McGough of RadioViceOnline.com reports that DHS is asking for the 7,000 “select-fire” firearms because they are “suitable for personal defense use in close quarters.” The term select-fire means the weapon can be both semi-automatic and automatic. Civilians are prohibited from obtaining these kinds of weapons.
The RFP describes the firearm as “Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) – 5.56x45mm NATO, select-fire firearm suitable for personal defense use in close quarters and/or when maximum concealment is required.” Additionally, DHS is asking for 30 round magazines that “have a capacity to hold thirty (30) 5.56x45mm NATO rounds.”
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