| Description |
1 online resource (iii, 45 pages) : color illustrations |
| Summary |
DHS and its components have homeland security and law enforcement missions that require agents and officers to carry and be proficient in the use of firearms. DHS has more than 70,000 firearm-carrying personnel, the most of any department. GAO was asked to examine DHS's ammunition purchases and management of ammunition and firearms. This report addresses trends in DHS's ammunition purchases since fiscal year 2008, how DHS's purchases compare with DOJ's, and what factors affect DHS's purchase decisions. GAO analyzed data from six DHS and three DOJ components that have law enforcement missions, require agents and officers to carry firearms, and purchase ammunition themselves or through their respective departments. Specifically, GAO analyzed data on ammunition purchases, usage, costs, and inventories, among other things, for fiscal years 2008 through 2013 for DHS, and for fiscal years 2011 through 2013 for DOJ. GAO assessed the reliability of these data and found them sufficiently reliable. Data on DOJ ammunition purchases prior to fiscal year 2011 were not readily available; therefore, GAO excluded them, as discussed in the report. GAO is not making any recommendations |
| Notes |
"January 2014." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
"GAO-14-119." |
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Online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed May 14, 2014) |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Equipment and supplies -- Management -- Evaluation
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United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Procurement
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Department of Homeland Security fast |
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Ammunition -- Purchasing -- Government policy -- United States
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Armed Forces -- Procurement
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Maurer, David C
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