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by VoiceofReason
Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: And so it begins
Replies: 24
Views: 4668

Re: And so it begins

scottmeador wrote:Are there valid reasons for non-SWAT officers to have ARs for on duty use? Is giving ARs to these same officers further militarization of the police forces?

If the BGs got 'em then by all means I say yes, but would like to read some differing opinions.
The "BG's" have ARs, AKs, 9mm, 45s, 40s and every other type of gun you can buy in the gun stores.

A police officer can come up against any of these at any time. Allowing him/her to only have a handgun is putting them at unreasonable risk. If I were on this department, I would quit and look for other work.
by VoiceofReason
Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: And so it begins
Replies: 24
Views: 4668

Re: And so it begins

Jumping Frog wrote:I have a first cousin who is a Cambridge, MA police officer. When he visited Houston last fall for the Houston to Austin charity bike ride, I was shocked to find out he is not allowed to have a long gun -- AR or shotgun -- in his patrol car.

Didn't feel like arguing with him, but internally I was rolling my eyes at more Massachusetts nonsense.
In South Texas "Stop Sticks" are the shotguns. :lol: Harder for the perp to dodge. ;-)

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