Department of Homeland Security Awards Ammunition Contract to Sig Sauer

Sig Sauer has landed a contract to supply ammunition to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Department of Homeland Security Awards Ammunition Contract to Sig Sauer

Sig Sauer has landed a contract to supply ammunition to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The contract is for up to $7.5 million.

“It’s an honor for Sig Sauer to be recognized for our capabilities to deliver a wide selection of the highest quality, most precise ammunition to the foremost law enforcement training center in the U.S,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO, Sig Sauer, Inc.

The FLETC ammunition will be manufactured at Sig Sauer's manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The ammunition awarded in the contract is:

Sig Sauer Elite Match Grade rifle cartridges are engineered for precision auto-loading platforms, utilizing optimized shell case metallurgy and premium primers, featuring a hollow point bullet and brass casing. The contract includes: 223REM (77GR) and 308WIN (168GR).

Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown JHP defensive rounds combine perfected material specifications and fine-tuned design innovations, featuring a jacketed hollow point cavity and coated nickel cartridges. The contract includes: 357MAG (125GR)357SIG (125GR)380ACP (90GR)40 S&W (165GR)9MM (115GR), and 9MM (147GR)

Sig Sauer Elite Ball FMJ are designed to match SIG V-Crown ballistics for a more seamless transition from training to carry ammunition, featuring a metal jacketed bullet with a lead core and brass cartridges. The contract includes: 45 Auto (230GR) and 9MM (124GR).

Sig Sauer Law Enforcement Duty Ammo is a defensive round designed specifically for the demands of law enforcement professionals, featuring a jacketed hollow point cavity, coated nickel cartridges, and are sealed and waterproofed. The contract includes 45 Auto +P, JHP (230GR).



Discussion

Comments on this site are submitted by users and are not endorsed by nor do they reflect the views or opinions of COLE Publishing, Inc. Comments are moderated before being posted.