Federal’s Latest LAPD Contract Calls for .45 ACP, .308, & 12-Ga Buckshot

By Tactical Life

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently selected Federal Premium ammunition for multiple firearms platforms. The new contract calls for .45 ACP, .308 Win. and 12-gauge buckshot. The LAPD contract runs for up to seven years and begins delivery immediately.

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“Federal Premium is proud to provide the men and women of the LAPD with the highest quality duty ammunition,” said Jason Vanderbrink, president of Federal. “At Federal Premium Law Enforcement, we understand that officer safety is paramount, and that’s why we have developed a full line of LE ammunition, with options for every department and every situation.”

The contract addresses multiple platform needs, utilizing Federal Premium Law Enforcement products. Tactical HST offers consistent expansion and optimum penetration for terminal performance in .45 ACP. Meanwhile, Federal Gold Medal .308 Win. will serve marksmen. Finally, 12-gauge Tactical Buckshot turns a basic police shotgun into a precision shooting tool, according to Federal.

The LAPD comprises approximately 13,000 sworn and civilian employees. The City of Los Angeles sprawls for 468 square miles, and LAPD serves as the third-largest municipal police department in the county. It serves more …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life