Many Americans were startled to see
reports on Monday that the Department of Homeland Security was purchasing 2700 armored vehicles, all of which are fully equipped with armor strong enough to withstand ballistic arms fire, mine blasts, and IEDs, and are to be used domestically. But this massive purchase of military-style vehicles is just the tip of the iceberg for several Americans who have been closely following the U.S. government's recent activity.
In March, 2012, it was
reported that the DHS was purchasing 450 million rounds of .40 caliber ammunition. It was then reported later in the year that they were
purchasing 200 million rounds of .223 and .388 hollow point. They then
added another 200,000 rounds in January, 2013 and
21.6 million in February. [1]
Aside from massive ammunition purchases and rolling out domestic tanks, the government has also demonstrated its preparedness for a potential crisis by establishing "Emergency Centers." In 2009, the 111th Congress released
H.R. 645, which authorized the creation of FEMA emergency camp facilities which would house U.S. citizens during a national emergency or crisis. [2]
As for why the government is preparing in such a way, that can be left to opinion, analysis, speculation, and theory. The government has become more serious on controversial issues such as gun control, which has many people people fearing civil unrest and U.S. banks have been
told to make plans for preventing a potential economic collapse, fueling the idea that our economy is not very strong. As
Alex Allen and
Liberty Battles reported earlier this year, there are
several reasons as to why people believe tyranny may arise in America, including
urban warfare drills and
military documents outlining plans for civil unrest. Could all of these thoughts floating around be the U.S. government's justification for preparing for something big as it appears they are doing? Only time will tell.
Sidenotes:
[1] Most of the ammunition purchased by Homeland Security is hollowpoint ammunition, which has been outlawed for use in international warfare and could only be used domestically.
[2] Article: New Legislation Authorized FEMA Camps in U.S.
