Homeland Security Awards FLETC Ammunition Contract to SIG Sauer

SIG Sauer has announced a contract to supply ammunition to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) for up to $7.5 million. FLETC is the premier law enforcement training entity operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with locations throughout the U.S. 

“It’s an honor for SIG Sauer to be recognized for our capabilities to deliver a wide selection of the highest quality, most precise ammunition to the foremost law enforcement training center in the U.S,” said Ron Cohen, president and CEO of SIG S Sauer, Inc.

The FLETC ammunition will be manufactured at the SIG Sauer ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, AR.

The SIG SAUER Ammunition named in the contract includes:

* SIG Sauer Elite Match Grade rifle cartridges. The ammunition is engineered for precision auto-loading platforms utilizing optimized shell case metallurgy and premium primers, featuring a hollow point bullet and brass casing. The contract includes: . 223. Rem (77GR) and .308 Win. (168GR).

* SIG Sauer Elite V-Crown JHP defensive rounds. These rounds combine high-quality material specifications and fine-tuned design innovations, featuring a jacketed hollow point cavity and coated nickel cartridges. The contract includes:  .357 Magnum (125GR), .357 SIG (125GR), .380 ACP (90GR), .40 S&W (165GR), 9MM (115GR), and 9MM (147GR).

* SIG Sauer Elite Ball FMJ. This ammunition is designed to match SIG V-Crown ballistics for a more seamless transition from training to carry ammunition, featuring a metal jacketed bullet with a lead core and brass cartridges. The contract includes: .45 AUTO (230GR) and 9MM (124GR).

* SIG Sauer Law Enforcement Duty Ammo. This is a defensive round designed specifically for the demands of law enforcement professionals, featuring a jacketed hollow point cavity and coated nickel cartridges. The cartridges are sealed and waterproofed. The contract includes .45 AUTO +P, JHP (230GR).