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Gun Sales Surge Leaves Texas Law Agencies Short 1/27/13
Associated Press
January 27, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Some small law enforcement agencies in Texas say a
rising demand for assault weapons and other guns is making it difficult for them
to buy their own.
The Austin American-Statesman reports that police departments in Round Rock,
Rollingwood and elsewhere are seeing months-long delays on tactical rifles.
Rollingwood Chief Dayne Pryor tells the newspaper that he blames "panic buying"
for the shortage.
While many vendors say they give priority on sales to the military and law
enforcement, guns often sell for higher prices on retail.
Pryor says he's considering cutting back on range time for officers to save
bullets. And Pflugerville police have asked officers to conserve ammunition
whenever possible.