The Flagstaff City Council approved the purchase of new patrol rifles for the police department during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The decision authorizes a contract with Sionics Weapon Systems, a Tucson-based manufacturer of AR-15-style rifles, for 75 rifles and accompanying accessories at a total cost of $178,999.55.
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