Originally Posted by
TY44934
Thanks Dude- that agrees with the info I recall:
There WAS a program where the Federal government offered state and local law enforcement agencies surplus M16s previously issued to our military. All of these were originally full auto or 3 shot burst lowers.
Many departments opted to purchase updated uppers and many disabled the burst or full auto capabilities (nevertheless, these were restricted .gov ONLY guns even if the auto function was disabled).
Many departments opted not to participate. I believe the program has now ended.