I am a big supporter of a smaller federal government, including a smaller military. It appears that I am at odds with AmmoLand in that regard…
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Military Contracts
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U.S. Army Awards BLACKHAWK! SERPA with $24 Million Contract
ATK announced the U.S. Army recently selected the BLACKHAWK! SERPA Tactical Holster for its Improved Modular Tactical Holster Program…
Otis Technology Awarded Government Contract
On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Otis Technology was awarded a three-year contract to provide gun cleaning supplies to the U.S. Army…
Working In The Black World-Classified
Always remember the contractor does not issue the security clearance to their contracted employee, the DOD does. DOD owns’ the clearances…
German Army Awards Polaris Contract to Supply Military ATVs
Polaris Industries Inc, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced the company was awarded a contract to provide MV850 ultra-light tactical vehicles to the German Army…
Remington Defense – Multi-Million Dollar Sniper Rifle Contract with U.S. Special Ops Command
Remington Defense will serve as the system integrator for the PSR, which is a durable sniper system capable of providing accurate target engagement and modular capabilities in barrel length & caliber…
Navy Seals Buy 400 MK48 Flash Hiders from Smith Enterprise
Smith Enterprise received a purchase order from the Navy Seals for 400 each of their premium Vortex Flash Hiders for the MK48 Machine Gun…
U.S. Elite Expands GSA Capabilities with Addition of New Brands
In order to get a GSA contract, a vendor must be thoroughly vetted; which appeals to the government buyers in knowing that each brand is hand-selected, and prices have effectively been pre-negotiated…
Important: .50 Cal Flash Hider Contract
A lot of people don’t know this, but we have a contract with the Navy for the .50 Cal Vortex Flash Hider…
CTC Defense SFL-100 Shoulder Fired Lasers System Head To Battlefields
CTC Defense, a division of Oregon-based Crimson Trace Corporation, has announced that it has completed shipping of more than 25,000 SFL-100s systems in fulfillment of an international military contract…
Leupold & Aimpoint Selected Fill $52.5M Enhanced Combat Optical Sight Contract
This contract award reflects Leupold & Stevens’ tremendous commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology to the U.S. military, smaller, lighter, faster—and with more power—is now a reality…
Congressman Wants DHS to Explain Large Purchases of Ammo & Armored Vehicles
NJ Rep. Leonard Lance: DHS Must Explain Bullet Stockpile and Armored Vehicle Purchases…
Otis Technology An AS 9100:2009 Facility
Otis pursued the AS 9100:2009 certification because of its status as a defense contractor and supplier of gun cleaning equipment to military and government agencies…
Marine Special Operations Command Selects Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS for Combat Troops
The Leupold Mark 8 1.1-8x24mm CQBSS M5B1 Front Focal has been selected by the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command for use by front-line Marines in combat…
GLOCK Awarded Contract by United Kingdom Armed Forces
GLOCK, Inc. announced its contract award by the United Kingdom Armed Forces, to use the GLOCK 17 Gen4 pistol for its personnel…
Aimpoint FCS12 Fire Control System Placed In Service By Swedish Army
Aimpoint has announced that the company’s FCS12 fire control system has successfully passed advanced field trials, and has been placed in active service with the Swedish Army…
U.S. Government Approves Remington 2013 Small Business Subcontracting Plan
The growth of Remington’s Defense Division, coupled with strong domestic and international commercial sales, has opened the door to relationships between the firearms industry leader and small businesses…
BAE Systems Receives $35 Million U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Order for Tactical Vests
BAE Systems has received a $35 million order from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for the production of tactical vests equipped with body armor…
BAE Systems Receives $80 Million U.S. Navy Contract For Two Advanced Gun Systems
BAE Systems has received an $80.3 million modification contract award from the U.S. Navy to deliver two Advanced Gun Systems for the latest in the Zumwalt class destroyer fleet, the DDG 1002…
BAE Systems Delivers Its 300th F-4 Flying Drone for U.S. Air Force
AE Systems has successfully converted its 300thF-4 Phantom fighter jet into an unmanned flying drone for the U.S. Air Force…
Texas Department of Public Safety Chooses SIG SAUER 1911 Handguns
SIG SAUER, has been selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Special Operations Group (SOG) to provide .45 Auto 1911 TACOPs as the agency’s official sidearm…
Philadelphia SWAT Team Selects SIG SAUER SIG556 Rifles
SIG SAUER, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of law enforcement and military firearms, has been selected to provide SIG556 SWAT rifles to the Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit…
ATK Awarded $32 Million Contract for 30mm Tactical & Training Ammunition for US Air Force
ATK announced today that the United States Air Force awarded the company a $32 million contract to produce 30mm tactical and training ammunition…
ATK Selected to Continue Operating Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
ATK announced today that it has been notified by the U.S. Army that it was selected for both the production of ammunition and continued operation and maintenance of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant…
US Army Awards New Beretta M9 Pistol Contract
The US Army announced today that Beretta USA has been awarded a contract for up to 100,000 M9, 9mm caliber, pistols. An initial order for over 4,600 pistols has already been released to the company.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Buy Ammunition
The mildest writers have questioned why seemingly mundane agencies would need ammunition at all; more incendiary authors suggest these government agencies are preparing for a war with Americans.
Why Do Federal Agencies Need 1 Billion Rounds of Ammo Delivered Before Dec 31, 2012?
What exactly are the intentions of the myriad of Federal Government agencies and their collective purchase orders and bids for fulfillment to acquire 1 BILLION rounds of anti-personnel ammo?
Colt Defense Awarded Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol Contract
The new CQBP is a direct descendant of the iconic Colt M1911 adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 and carried as the primary sidearm through all the major conflicts of the 20th century.
ATK Receives $36 Million Order for Production of 120mm Training Ammunition
The 120mm training ammunition, used by the M1A1/A2 Abrams main battle tank, includes the M865 kinetic energy and the M1002 multi-purpose anti-tank training rounds.
Smith & Wesson Converts Three Agencies to M&P Pistol
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation recently filled orders from three law enforcement agencies for duty firearms from its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series.
