U.S. Dept. of Ed. buys tactical shotguns

[seamusTX]

This is a request for quotations on shotguns for the U.S. Department of Education Inspector General's office:

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) intends to purchase twenty-seven (27) REMINGTON BRAND MODEL 870 POLICE 12/14P MOD GRWC XS4 KXCS SF. RAMAC #24587 GAUGE: 12 BARREL: 14" - PARKERIZED CHOKE: MODIFIED SIGHTS: GHOST RING REAR WILSON COMBAT; FRONT - XS CONTOUR BEAD SIGHT STOCK: KNOXX REDUCE RECOIL ADJUSTABLE STOCK FORE-END: SPEEDFEED SPORT-SOLID - 14" LOP are designated as the only shotguns authorized for ED based on compatibility with ED existing shotgun inventory, certified armor and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts.

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Your tax dollars at work.

- Jim

[ES4Me]

Now this is just bizarre. Not putting on my tinfoil hat this evening...but first we had the IRS purchasing a bunch of tactical shotguns, now the Dep't of Education???

I have my theories....but then again, choosing my headgear wisely this evening. Though I hate to say some of the tinfoil hat theories of 10 - 20 years ago are coming to fruition lately.

[SQLGeek]

For what it's worth, these are for their special agents within the OIG's office.

[seamusTX]

I know that inspectors general of any agency can unearth serious criminal activity (especially in Chicago); but in my simple-minded view of the world, they could call for assistance from a local SWAT team or the FBI when necessary.

Along with these shotguns come black vehicles, body armor, night vision goggles, training, etc., etc.

- Jim

[flb_78]

Wish I could buy a 14" barreled shotgun over the internet!!

[seamusTX]

Who doesn't?

Interesting that they chose pumps.

- Jim

[The Annoyed Man]

Wish I could buy a 14" barreled shotgun over the internet!!

You beat me to it. Now why on earth would they need a 14" barrel? This is fishy.

[SwimFan85]

The ED should be careful. The IRS bought combat shotguns and then a plane flew into their offices.

[VoiceofReason]

Now this is just bizarre. Not putting on my tinfoil hat this evening...but first we had the IRS purchasing a bunch of tactical shotguns, now the Dep't of Education???

I have my theories....but then again, choosing my headgear wisely this evening. Though I hate to say some of the tinfoil hat theories of 10 - 20 years ago are coming to fruition lately.

Schools are getting rough. I heard some school newspapers in Chicago have obituary pages.

Teachers give writing assignments “What I want to be if I grow up”.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

you better pay those student loans...