How much ammo?

 

doesn't look like they ordered any according to invoice. may have req'ed some from a DoD supply. I'm gonna take a few pics from the magazines- the article is very limiting on any details about the FBI purchases or implementation- its mainly a review of the hardware itself after a VERY brief history of the Bureau.

Threats to American Peace and security have grown exponentially since the gangster years, and so have threats to individual federal agents who investigate and enforce laws enacted to prevent or neutralize such threats.
The tools and technology fielded by the FBI in this war on crime have tended to keep pace with those direct threats. Now the simple [sic] war on crime has morphed into the Global War on Terrorism, which has upped the ante considerably. In light of of this, what the bureau does not have on line, it must at least have a working familiarity with.

Available technology and weaponry need to be known and agents trained in their use, if they are to be available for the appropriate mission. Reaction to any imminent threat may need to be nimble, to be effective.

Big Bore Blasters go to Quantico

Scenarios where the FBI may need to respond to-or stand off-an active threat would logically include very long ranges, and the target requiring service may include a vehicle or vessel, or other transport or device purpose-built by terrorists and/or criminals. Recent purchases (as in more than one- DW) by the bureau for delivery to the school at Quantico would indicate that plans include thinking outside the Remington bolt-action box, for mission requirements exponentially more serious than could be handled by the .338 Lapua or even a .50BMG (12.7x99mm) Raufoss round.

 

The Rebels will have home built armored vehicles in the coming uprising.

 

That's one heck of a round

 

we have done some business with Anzio in the recent past...I am going to ask him what this is all about...

 

That is very interesting to say the least as you would expect the military elite or CIA to purchase items like this if true; not the FBI. It even has a nice looking compact scope on top. May be its even thermal imaging?
Love to give one a whirl sighting a basket ball target at a ½ mile for a starter, then go the full mile next.

 

believe me it kicks like a damn mule only harder... it really does...:

 

I believe you.

 

A totally legitimate law enforcement weapon.

 

indeed

20/50 cartridge

 

This the same gun in Robocop?

 

that was JUST a .50BMG

Barret M2A1

http://www.imfdb.org/index.php/Robocop#Barrett_M82A1_.28as_the_.22Cobra_Assault_Cannon.22.29

 

As far as I'm concerned, they shouldn't have the light fifties, either.

 

Somebody got a new toy so the FBI needed a bigger one. Our tax $$ at work.

 

My 20x138B plinker! Note smaller 82a1 Barrett in background!

 

Lahti bis a BEAST, I hear it's hard to find ammo though.

 

Bumping for interest

 

Looks like its for anti-vehicle purposes.

 

Woohoo!! More jobs in Florida!!:thumb:

 

Don't forget that there are many FBI and CIA operatives assigned in combat zones. Some are in actual combat roles. They carry out special-forces type missions, and a peice of equipment like this 20mm rifle is a VERY specialized instrument. Like "sniping" an aircraft that contained a high-value target, or shooting at groups of people in hostile terrain where an aircraft is not feasible.

 

Perhaps they are using it to conduct some armor or vehicle protection experiments? Or maybe they are trying to mount it on some UAV ?

Just doesn't make sense to get two rifles for an entire force...

 

those were just the first 2 in that 1st purchase that went right to Quantico for training, theres been more since then.

Anti materiel is fine- but the .50BMG has done a bang up job at that already.

And why would the Feds be called overseas into anything but an investigative role?

 

"Better to have it and not need it than......" Must be some forum readers at the Bureau.

They must have picked up some credible intel that the BG's got ahold of some 19X101 devices. Given the choice of this being in the hands of LEO or military for domestic use I would choose LEO everytime. I don't like continuing the precedent of military use for domestic suppression whether it's the Whiskey Rebellion, the GAR veterans, WW I veterans, real or imagined terrorism, or urban race riots. Another view of Separation of Powers.

 

Guess they are getting ready for the next waco