It's nearing the end of the fiscal year (September 30) and they have some left over budget funds so they are stocking up on ammo for training, etc. before the [STRIKE]funds are lost[/STRIKE] prices skyrocket after the next election.
I wish I had a dime for every can of new ammo we bulldozed underground when I was in Germany during the 80's...still it seems like a lot combined with the other government purchase orders lately.
When they sent guns south in Fast & Furious they forgot the ammo.
I think everyone's missing the real issue at hand here:
DID THEY ORDER IT ONLINE?
It's nearing the end of the fiscal year (September 30) and they have some left over budget funds so they are stocking up on ammo for training, etc. before the funds are lost.