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Report On 50-Caliber Weapons

Below are links to the reports of the Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Government Reform, and the General Accounting Office including excerpts from audio tapes made by investigators.

U.S. House of Representatives Report on Long-Range 50 Caliber Sniper Weapons
Report contains the results of an investigation into long-range .50 caliber sniper weapons including extensive undercover investigating by the GAO Office of Special Investigations.

Briefing Document, GAO Office of Special Investigations
Document contains a review of the availability of .50 caliber semiautomatic rifles and the ability to acquire certain types of ammunition used in such rifles.

Excerpts from audio tapes made by GAO investigators
Transcript and audio clips made by GAO Investigators talking to gun dealers.

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