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BOY SCOUTS feeling the pain of the Ammo Shortage.
Gary:
Great that some of you guys are taking care of the Scouts. Some of us kids fell through the cracks, and our youth was not as it should have been. I grew up without a dad and had no father figures in my life. I am married now, and my wife is all the man I can handle! lol
Hank:
I would like to know if anyone has contacted CCI and explained this dire need. Seems to me (ok, IMO) they ought to be the ones `stepping up` to help out. After all they can produce 4 million rimfire rounds per day! Obligations or not, seems they ought to be able to give priority to something of this importance.
Done ranting.
That said, and the importance of training TOMORROWS ENTHUSIEST in the safe handling of firearms, and marksmanship, I would be willing to donate a unopened box of Remington 525 Value Pack if someone near Syracuse/ Nebraska City could get them where they need to go. PM me.
NE Bull:
Hank, A fella on the Facebook exchange did contact some of the bigger manufactures, and I am happy to say, out of them all, CCI replied back that they are looking into the situation and for National and the Councils to expect some communication in the coming weeks/ month!
(IIRC Another that replied said theirs are going to LEO/ Gov first, civilian next and that there was nothing they could do. No, I do not recall the company, if one was given.)
Also if you head this way ever, the Ikes just off Hiway 2 near Bennett, has set up a drop box.
CliffD:
Anyone here work or live in the I-680/Irvington Exit location here in Omaha? I have a 525 round box of Remington for the Scouts if someone can get it to them for me. I can meet during lunch or right after work (5:00).
Thanks...
UPCrawfish:
--- Quote from: Hank on March 31, 2013, 10:24:27 AM ---know if anyone has contacted CCI
--- End quote ---
Hank,
CCI, a subsidiary of ATK, contacted (Email) BSA National in January and offered the sale of their "seconds" in 200 ct boxes / 4,200 rds to the case to BSA Councils with a maximum of 8 cases per council. National forwarded their email and details to ALL councils. The Mid America Council here in Omaha placed an order for 8 cases within 72 hrs of the national mailing and were told that all available product was committed.
Rest assured, we are turning over rock we think might have .22 LR ammo under it right now.
Your location is in borderlands between the Mid America Council / Omaha and Cornhusker Council / Lincoln so someone headed in either direction could be your 'carrier' and the ammunition would be put to good use at either camp.
Thank you for your contribution.....
( I see NE Bull was posting as I was editing....)
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