Be nice if the OSM would point out its b/c of the chaos created be the sheep of the progressive movement DHS is gearing up for. There is no evidence of violence at any TEA Party, conservative related event is committed by participants of such events/ rallies etc. Only violent acts at TEA Party/ conservative related events are carried out by hardcore leftist radical infiltrators towards those in the TEA Party and conservative movement. Last time I checked it’s Occupy that has accumulated the massive police record from coast to cost! Occupy and those encouraging the drones on (Ayers, Jones, Piven, Moore & other Hollywood elites etc) are the reason for DHS preparation. 
From FBO.gov
The DHS Office of Procurement Operations requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, Upper Body and Shoulder Protection (chest circumference) BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Centurion Soft Shell Riot Control System (CPX2500), 147, EA;
LI 002, Thigh-Groin Protector – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Centurion (TPX200), 152, EA;
LI 003, Forearm Protectors – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Centurion (FP100), 156, EA;
LI 004, Hard Shell Shin Guards – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Centurion (TS70), 147, EA;
LI 005, Carry Bag – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Exotech (E4), 147, EA;
LI 006, Tactical Gloves – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Damascus (DMZ333), 147, EA;
LI 007, Riot Helmet- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: MaxPro (TR1000), 147, EA;
LI 008, All associated Delivery/Shipping cost, 1, EA;
US Army has its order in too!:
The MCC Eustis – ICO West Point requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001, Paulson Concave Riot Shield 48 inch x 24 inch x 1/8 inch #BS-3C
FOB: Destination, 20, EA;
LI 002, Paulson DK5-H.150 Riot Face Shield
FOB: Destination, 20, EA;
LI 003, Monadnock #100003 Riot Baton Polycarbonite ?Measures 36″ x 1-1/4″
FOB: Destination, 30, EA;
LI 004, Galls Advanced Upper Body Chest Protection Item# TE316 | Mfg# ZBUBP : Size MDL
FOB: Destination, 15, EA;
LI 005, Galls Advanced Upper Body Chest Protection Item# TE316 | Mfg# ZBUBP : Size LXL
FOB: Destination, 5, EA;
LI 006, Galls Advanced Upper Body Chest Protection Item# TE316 | Mfg# ZBUBP : Size 2X
FOB: Destination, 1, EA;