The Government has once again put out to tender the supply of 9 mm bullets for the Civil Guard after months of scarcity that have directly affected the functioning of the corps. According to a written statement from the Spanish Civil Guard Association (AEGC), the situation dates back to 2024, when, after the conflict between Israel and Gaza, the Executive ordered not to contract with Israeli companies just as the Benemérita had just awarded an ammunition contract with a company from that country.
The cancellation left the agents without sufficient supply, which, according to them, harmed both their operability and their training, especially in shooting practices, where the number of available cartridges was notably reduced. The lack of ammunition has had a tangible impact on the training of the agents. According to the AEGC's complaint, shooting practices have seen a notable reduction in the quantity of available cartridges, going from usual figures of between 50 and 80 per exercise in 2024 to little more than 30 currently, which limits the operational preparation of the civil guards.
From the AEGC it had already been warned in the Civil Guard Council of the risk of shortage, alerting of possible problems that have finally materialized. The association now celebrates the reactivation of the contract, although it warns that its effects will not be immediate.
The administrative process of award and supply could be prolonged for months, so the new contract will not solve the lack of ammunition in the short term. Furthermore, the current tender is limited solely to short-barreled weapon bullets (9 mm), without the supply of ammunition for long-barreled weapons having been clarified yet.
Faced with this situation, the associations demand greater agility from the Executive to guarantee the complete supply of essential material. They consider that the termination of the previous contract has left the agents in a compromised situation and demand urgent measures to prevent the lack of resources from continuing to affect their daily work.
