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If ‘Assault Weapons’ Are Bad…Why Does DHS Want to Buy 7,000 of Them for ‘Personal Defense’?


Jason Howerton



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.”

Republican New York state Sen. Greg Ball also issued a press release this week bringing attention to the weapons purchase request.
Calls made to DHS seeking information regarding whether or not the RFP was accepted and fulfilled were not immediately returned on Saturday.

Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Thursday introduced legislation that would enact a so-called “assault weapons” ban. The bill would ban more than 150 firearms and limit magazines to 10 rounds. There is no expiration date on Feinstein’s bill.

Critics of such a ban on semi-automatic rifles are already arguing that the government is showing its hypocrisy by essentially saying they are good “personal defense” for them, but not for American citizens. When civilians own semi-automatic rifles, they somehow become “assault weapons.”

That being said, it is reasonable for the Department of Homeland Security to request these rifles as they are indeed effective personal defense weapons. The agency is tasked with keeping Americans safe from those who wish to do the country harm, and its officials should be equipped with all the tools they need to do so effectively.

But what about Americans who want to keep themselves and their families safe from threats? Is a semi-automatic rifle unacceptable for a civilian’s “personal defense” in his or her home? According to some Democratic lawmakers, like Sen. Feinstein, it appears the answer is yes.

Just last week two students in Rochester, N.Y. scared off a pair of home intruders by simply brandishing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. One of the students said he believes the weapon saved their lives.


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[OlArmy98]

Too many elected officials and those in government believe they aren't average citizens so rules that apply to average citizens shouldn't apply to them.  The arrogance of politicians continues to grow and grow when left unfettered.

[smokeyone]

I hop they for knights armament PDW 12 inchers. All government agencies ith cool names and no longer defined roles should carry those babbie.

[nova]

I can go with Personal Defense Weapon.  A nice BCM Kino config 12.5: barrel PDW would be nice...

[zartan]

It's because they fear Neo

[smokeyone]

zartan, on 28 January 2013 - 04:41 PM, said:

It's because they fear Neo

as well they should. As an agency they have no defined role and no public mission statement that requires them to be armed so why else would they need to weapon up.

[zartan]

smokeyone, on 28 January 2013 - 05:05 PM, said:

as well they should. As an agency they have no defined role and no public mission statement that requires them to be armed so why else would they need to weapon up.

Wait, why are you saying that?

[smokeyone]

zartan, on 28 January 2013 - 05:12 PM, said:

Wait, why are you saying that?

what do you think the homeland security mission statement is? What role do you think they serve? Why would they forecast the need for 7,000 new seperate weapons and an ass ton of ammo that is prohiboted to our military? What in our current political climate would require a new police force answerable to the cabnet and president only?

[zartan]

smokeyone, on 28 January 2013 - 05:17 PM, said:

what do you think the homeland security mission statement is? What role do you think they serve? Why would they forecast the need for 7,000 new seperate weapons and an ass ton of ammo that is prohiboted to our military? What in our current political climate would require a new police force answerable to the cabnet and president only?

Because HOORAY FOR GUNS, that's why

Duh