Posted on 05/17/2014 11:56:36 PM PDT by Nachum
A faithful reader forwards this link under the header, "The Fine Print Everyone is Missing on the new USDA Ballistic Vests Order...." with this quote from the order and a comment:
Please note:
"Synopsis:
Added: May 07, 2014 2:24 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, located in Washington, DC and Regional Offices, pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, has a requirement for the commerical acquisition of ballist vests, compliant with NIJ 0101.06 for Level IIIA Ballistic Resistance of body armor. Body armor is gender specific, lightweight, trauma plate/pad (hard or soft), concealable carrier, tactical vest, undergarment (white), identification patches, accessories (6 pouches), body armor carry bag, and professional measurements."
My 2 cents:
The 6 pouch and tactical vest requirement description on this USDA quote confirm that these are ASSAULT vests. They're what troops wear in an attack evolution. This is a full military-styled kit, not designed for typical defensive security work.
Well, of Course, the US Department of Agriculture SWAT teams will need protective body armor. DUH!
Yep. Kneecapping has the additional benefit of taking not one but at least 2 folks out of the arena as somebody has to carry them out of the fray.
I read that they also ordered 30-round magazines.
A Threat Level IIA vest is not proof against rifle rounds — even with a trauma plate. Or, when in doubt, do head shots and ignore their vests. Sorry USDA thugs, you’re not bulletproof.
If you’re going to use a flamethrower, why should whether the “legality” matter or not? A crispy critter USDA thug is still a crispy critter whether it’s in one of the “legal” 40 states or not.
bkmk
.30-06 or .308, 7.62x54R, lost my .300 win mag(Browning Safari) in tragic fire. Just curious. Any info appreciated. All info strictly confidential except for the prying eyes of the perverted peeping toms at the NSA.
‘Will the vests fit on cows?’
Better question, will they fit on dogs?
You heard it at FR first:
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Solicitation for submachine guns, .40 Cal. S&W, - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3155648/posts
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