This makes sense because…?
It might hurt somebody?..................
Maybe they aren’t used anymore? Maybe they are dangerous? All sorts of reasons. No one really says.
At least they aren’t turning it over the JBTs at BLM
$1 billion!
That’s like a whole case of .22 long rifle.
Return it to taxpayers.
They want to get rid of the older lead and steel core ammo so they can replace it with more expensive “green” ammunition.
Of course, civilians will not be able to purchase it on the surplus market, since it might be used against the government goon squads.
“Unless Americans hammer their elected, things are not going to change. Take action....call or write your Representatives in Congress....it’s an election year...”
I suggest this be presented as what it is: the government wasting OUR money.
We paid for that ammo, and as long as it’s legal for a civilian to own, it should be distributed for next to nothing. The surplus stores should be able to make a nominal profit.
Even if it’s so old it’s not reliable, it can be reduced to components for reloading.
1. It wastes taxpayer money
2. It might get into the hands of American citizens
3.Obama hates America and fears a well armed citizenry
Why not just send it to those Klowns in Lybia? .... Oh wait...
They have to make room for the new cartridges they are buying.
Follow the money.
"...This is unacceptable and I bet you could sell the excess usable 9 mm ammunition at a reduced price to civilian outlets — and make money for the DoD. But then that would mean you’re arming civilians..."
Compare that quote to:
When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.
A well armed military is necessary when the enemy to fear is outside the borders. This administration believes we the people are the enemy to fear.