Kent Police: Several Factors Affecting Ammunition Scarcity, Prices
Patch corresponded with Kent Police Capt. Paul Canfield to find out more on the rising prices of guns and ammo, and how it affects the local police department.
The aftermath of the Sandy Hook school shooting has led to a push for stricter gun control laws, which, in turn, has caused U.S. consumers to buy and stockpile guns and ammunition that may one day be unavailable or illegal. Given the higher demand, prices on guns and ammunition have risen, and local police departments aren't immune to these economic trends. However, it's not just the Newtown, Conn., massacre or recent legislative proposals that have affected prices and backlogged orders; so to find out more on the issue, Patch corresponded via email with Kent Police Capt. Paul Canfield. Here's what he had to say: Kent Patch: Is the Kent Police Department paying more for ammunition following the Sandy Hook tragedy? Paul Canfield: …
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Bonefishbill
3:42 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
The police needto train constantly..with real ammo--to be at the highest degree of skill level..hence the need for a large supply of ammo... I can guess why they call Silly Sally, "silly sally"... more ›