BATFE to BAN Commonly used XM855 Ammunition

The ATF is trying to ban the sale of XM855 or SS109. This is Bad, these videos illustrate why.

Act now!!

Step 1- write to the ATF 

ATF email: APAComments@atf.gov

Fax: (202) 648-9741.

Mail: Denise Brown, Mailstop 6N-602, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20226: ATTN: AP Ammo Comments.



Step 2 write to your Representative
http://www.house.gov/representatives/find

Step 3 Sign the Petition
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-batfe-banning-xm855-ammunition/XrvVh1cj




SAMPLE LETTER:

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to voice strong opposition to the proposed change to current law that would make it illegal to manufacture, import or sell on the open market M855 / SS109 ammunition.

The claimed purpose of this change is to “protect the lives and safety of law enforcement officers from the threat posed by ammunition capable of penetrating a protective vest when fired from a handgun”.

As the Technical Branch well knows, all rifle ammunition of a common caliber such as .223 / 5.56 is capable of penetrating threat level IIA and IIIA body armor regardless of the firearm that is used to fire it. M855 / SS109 is no more of a threat to law enforcement than M193 or Horandy VMAX loads are.

It’s also worth noting that rifle caliber pistols are rarely used in violent crime, their usage is a statistical zero for all practical purposes, which further begs the question as to why this proposed rule change is even being considered.

Banning the availability of affordable surplus ammunition under the false pretense that it’s in the name of officer safety is a direct violation of our 2nd Amendment rights. To reiterate, it is clear that this proposed change places an unreasonable restriction on law abiding citizens that will have unintended consequences and will further negatively impact our ability to exercise freedoms guaranteed to us by Constitution of the United States.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

FULL NAME
CITY / STATE

ARES ARMOR Raided by the ATF

Yes, you read that right. The ATF conducted a raid of a non-firearms company, making up their own laws as they go. They even went as far as to defy a restraining order that Ares Armor had taken out on them.

In this video I put out a direct letter to the ATF. If you feel so inclined please write the ATF, respectfully and professionally and tell them that this is unacceptable. I have included my words in text form in the description box


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Codex Armory Level III Ballistic Plates

We recently performed testing on the Praetor, Level III Ballistic plate system from Codex Armory.

True to what we at VSO are all about we gave our best effort to not only test the plate within its stated capabilities; but also push its limits to see how far it will go before it dies.

Codex Armory is on a mission to deliver high quality armor protection to everyone seeking it at a price point that isn't exploiting you, the consumer. This product has been added to the VSO Approved Gear List.

Praetor plates come standard with built in anti-fragmentation  and anti-trauma protection. Plates are only offered in shooters cut configuration (excellent). A Praetor plate set comes standard with one contoured plate (front) and one standard plate (rear). However, you do have the option of upgrading to a contoured rear plate if you so desire.

Calibers tested are as follows:

5.56X45mm

7.62X39mm

7.62X51mm

7.62X54mm

12 gauge (3" slugs)

.264 Win. Mag.

You can see the full test in the following video. If you like what you see please subscribe and share. Also make sure you pay our friends at Codex Armory a visit.

Tell them Spectre sent ya.