[2banana]

Actually, when you think about it, it is a freaking miracle that our troops are as well fed, armed and equipped as they are half way around the world. Compared to any other country or to WWII, Korea or Vietnam, the modern US soldier is way ahead in the logistics department.

[CSM]

The blanks aren't needed! The soldiers in training can just point the weapon and yell "bang"! (We actually did that when we couldn't get the training ammo.)

[SJSAMPLE]

Here's one of the greatest sources of info on ammo for the M16/M249 SAW (and other 5.56mm weapons):
http://www.ammo-oracle.com/

[Happy2BMe]

Running out of M16 and SAW ammo?

No SWEAT.

There are thousands of AK47's being confiscated all the time, and millions of rounds of ammo for them also.

This is a good time to do some training on foreign weapons.