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Approval of $4.035 Million Contract for Austin Police Firearms and Ammunition

Original title: Authorize nine contracts for ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories for Austin Police with GT Distributors, Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin; ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Proforce Law Enforcement; SSD International Inc.; CTC Gunworks, LLC; Precision Arms of Indiana LLC d/b/a PAI Defense; Staccato 2011, LLC; Precision Delta Corp.; Clyde Armory, Inc.; and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $4,035,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $739,407 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of up to $4.035 million in taxpayer funds for police equipment, with $739,407 immediately available from the current operating budget and the remainder subject to future budget approvals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Austin Police Department

The department will receive new firearms, ammunition, and accessories under these contracts.

Austin Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being allocated to cover the $4.035 million contract cost.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Why It Matters

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing nine contracts for firearms, ammunition, and accessories for the Austin Police Department.
The total contract amount is not to exceed $4,035,000.
The initial contract term is one year.
The contracts include options for two one-year extensions.
The current operating budget provides $739,407 for these contracts.
Funding for the remainder of the contract term is contingent on future budget availability.
The nine contractors are GT Distributors, ProForce Marketing, SSD International, CTC Gunworks, Precision Arms of Indiana, Staccato 2011, Precision Delta, Clyde Armory, and Kiesler Police Supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being spent on this equipment?

The total amount for all nine contracts combined is capped at $4,035,000.

Is all the money for these contracts already available?

No, only $739,407 is currently available in the Austin Police Department's operating budget; the rest depends on future budget approvals.

How long will these contracts last?

The initial term is one year, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

Summary

The Austin City Council is considering the authorization of nine separate contracts to supply the Austin Police Department with firearms, ammunition, and related accessories. The total expenditure for these contracts is capped at $4,035,000 over a potential three-year period.

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Contingent Funding Structure

The contract is structured so that only a small fraction ($739,407) is currently funded, with the majority of the $4.035 million dependent on future budget cycles.

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