The department of homeland security wishes to purchase 7,000 5.56 select-fire rifles to give to immigration and customs enforcement employees as "Personal Defense Weapons." They also want 30-round clips to distribute. The summarized justification given is that it is a required safety item to protect employees from physical threats whether on or off duty when law enforcement cannot respond in time. To that end, they describe the rifles as an excellent personal defense weapon, suitable for personal defense use in close quarters.