FBI buying 20mm 4,500m sniper rifle , why?

[problemchild]

Seems our Government "fears" the people.

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Price $11,900

* 49” match grade fluted barrel
* Heavy duty clam-shell brake
* Detachable box magazine
* Available in 14.5mm, 20mm, and new Anzio 20-50 calibers
* Titanium firing pin
* 5000 yard maximum range
* Optional weights and configurations
* Huge amounts of fun
* Low recoil

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/11/30/fbi-purchases-20mm-rifles-with-suppressors/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9NxHj1R04g&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Dea5iae4A&NR=1&feature=fvwp

FBI Purchases 20mm Rifles with suppressors

Wyn Boniface was quick off the mark in spotting a pre-solicitation request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purchase of two Anzio Ironworks 20mm magazine fed rifles (cannons) with suppressors.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a non-competitive, sole source purchase order to Anzio Ironworks Corporation, 1905 16th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 for two (2) Magfed 20mm Rifles and accessories in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The FBI intends to procure the following items:

Magfed 20mm Rifle with Belgian Camo Overcoat finish. Includes bipod, brake, handguard, free floated barrel and case (Qty: 1 each)

Magfed 20mm Rifle with Navy NWV Camo Duracoat finish. Includes bipod, brake, handguard, free floated barrel and case (Qty: 1 each)

Non-firing bolt assemblies (Qty: 2 each)

Extra magazines (Qty: 4 each)

Suppressors in 20mm (Qty: 2 each)

The solicitation number is 10-Q-LDQ002768.

[Q]

I wonder what that would sound like.

[Crazed_SS]

Wouldnt you buy a 20mm cannon if you could?

[problemchild]

Wouldnt you buy a 20mm cannon if you could?

I think its more along the lines of Should I as a Citizen of the United States and a TAX payer ALLOW my Government to police ME with a 20MM canon? Well should I?
Remember these are the cold calculated murderers that shoot dogs, children and pregnant women in the heads.
Logical Answer=NO!

[NORCAL#1]

squirrel

I bet guys want that for squirrel hunting!!! I bet ammo will be cheap!

[tyrist]

So they can take out a vehicle without explosives.

[Hunt]

I think its more along the lines of Should I as a Citizen of the United States and a TAX payer ALLOW my Government to police ME with a 20MM canon? Well should I?
Remember these are the cold calculated murderers that shoot dogs, children and pregnant women in the heads.
Logical Answer=NO!

hmmmph

why do you hate America? they need to protect the children.

[Maddog5150]

I think its more along the lines of Should I as a Citizen of the United States and a TAX payer ALLOW my Government to police ME with a 20MM canon? Well should I?
Remember these are the cold calculated murderers that shoot dogs, children and pregnant women in the heads.
Logical Answer=NO!

OMG YOUR EFFING RIGHT! RUN QUICK! RUN OUT OF YOUR HOUSE!!! The FBI is going to pick you in specific our of millions of Americans with just a hand full of rifles! OMG! DONT FORGET YOUR GUNS AND TIN FOIL!

[professorhard]

Wow I want one of those

[Fjold]

They have helicopters and machine guns too,

Quick, run for the hills!

[problemchild]

OMG YOUR EFFING RIGHT! RUN QUICK! RUN OUT OF YOUR HOUSE!!! The FBI is going to pick you in specific our of millions of Americans with just a hand full of rifles! OMG! DONT FORGET YOUR GUNS AND TIN FOIL!

Yeah Randy Weaver can tell you all about that. But maybe if they super duper promise not to shoot any pregnant women it would be OK? Whatdaya think?

I mean why worry when I am "one of millions"? Let the Government and police do whatever the f==k they want as long as it doesnt bother me. Why should I care about the person they WILL use it against? Why should I care about anyone but myself, just like you? Your correct I should be selfish and self centered. Sorry my bad. When the supreme court loses --->1<--- conservative and they ban the guns we will have this little talk again, emmmkay?
Brilliant thinking! Just flipping brilliant. Am I on the calguns forum or huffington post?

Nothing to see here folks just run along.........

[j4strngr]

I can see the Marines maybe but the FBI? Just doesn't seem like a tool they would need to me.... More wasted $$$

[thayne]

I think its more along the lines of Should I as a Citizen of the United States and a TAX payer ALLOW my Government to police ME with a 20MM canon? Well should I?
Remember these are the cold calculated murderers that shoot dogs, children and pregnant women in the heads.
Logical Answer=NO!

Dont worry, they will only use it on terrorists

[Maddog5150]

Yeah Randy Weaver can tell you all about that. I mean why worry when I am "one of millions"? Let the Government and police do whatever the f==k they want as long as it doesnt bother me. Why should I care about the person they will use it against? Why should I care about anyone but myself, just like you. Your correct I should be selfish and self centered. Sorry my bad.
Brilliant thinking! Just flipping brilliant.

Dont forget YOUR tinfoil.

YUP! Ya caught me! I am the most selfish self centered man on earth. I would NEVER do anything for another person Hold on, let me look.... wait there is no tin foil in my house. Got damn some of you people are paranoid as hell. You should attack police departments also, the airforce, marines, army, navy. You should really attack the guard too since they are state and not federal (unlike the FBI) and have access to Bradleys and Strikers. Those selfish oppressing bastards ya know. THOSE are the guys you should go after.

[Fjold]

Yeah Randy Weaver can tell you all about that. I mean why worry when I am "one of millions"? Let the Government and police do whatever the f==k they want as long as it doesnt bother me. Why should I care about the person they WILL use it against? Why should I care about anyone but myself, just like you? Your correct I should be selfish and self centered. Sorry my bad.
Brilliant thinking! Just flipping brilliant.

Dont forget YOUR tinfoil.

They didn't use a 20mm at Ruby Ridge, they used 308 rifles.

We should stop the FBI from using 308 rifles!