The violence of action for non-police officers is usually more intense because the victim is at the mercy of the criminal as to the time and place which a crime takes place. The police use the same tactics (time and place) when apprehending criminals and usually with multiple officers.
If anything the citizens have more of a need forhighstandard capacity magazines and semi-auto firearms than the police.
YMMV
No, because we are part of the militia we need arms suitable for military service. So if not M16/M4s, then certainly AR-15s with 30-round standard magazines.
I am glad Dwyer is introducing this and will be writing reps in order to support it. And since firearms are now not considered defensive weapons LEO should have to prove they have a "good and substantial reason" like the rest of us.
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Your going about this all wrong. While I understand the message and think it makes a valid point, your falling into the trap.
Obtaining a CCW permit for me would be easy as hell due to my documented experience. Instead of agreeing with this it should be fought tooth and nail......like all the other erroneous bills.
In the last three weeks I've had two guns pointed at me....one went boom 7 times and instead of fighting for all rights your agreeting with crap legislation? Your better than that sir we both know that. I saw your previous thread and admired your commitment, but as soon as police are mentioned you drop your guard on the words of one man that doesn't represent any real street cop.
I'm sorry man, I was half joking, and I don't really mean that. It's hard to sense sarcasm thru a screen.
I don't really think LEO should go through all that, it's why you went thru the academy. I was mainly basing my sarcastic comment on that ******* chief out in commiefornia who said "defensive use of firearms is a myth, they're only used to threaten and intimidate".
I don't think you should be running around like bobbis in the UK, with nothing but a billy club and a stupid hat.
This whole issue is getting ****ing ridiculous, to put it simply.
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It will go no where, but I like it.
I'm imagining SWAT gearing up and pulling bolt-action hunting rifles off a gun rack. I am amused.
10 rounds is enough.
Should probably limit battering rams to 15lbs to protect the children as well.
What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
This forces anyone in opposition to this bill to cite reasons WHY police would need these tools. Any argument they present has equal application to the need of law-abiding citizens for these tools of defense. If politicians wish to continue to push gun infringement without opposing this bill, it forces them to disarm LEO's...which is pretty damned unlikely to be a popular sentiment.
Agreed it is a tough and fiery issue and a lot of police officers are being put in a bad position all around. Trust me when I say that seeing some of our higher ups in our departments advocate for strict gun control "on behalf of all of the officers of______ Police Department" and using our safety as an excuse and bargaining chips infuriates a lot of us. It's a catch 22 because speaking out publicly on the issue against our departments wishes can cost us our livelihood. I'm a big believer in shall issue and the second amendments as it is intended. i know what Dwyer is trying to do but this bill has unintended consequences and these liberals in Annapolis just might pass it to take even more gun rights away.
Do you have any idea what you are talking about? Where did you come up with it?
Lol this is the most idiotic bill I have ever seen in my life. Put this guy in a fire fight with a pen knife and see how that works out for him.
Not much thought for the police officer who has to risk his life against a criminal who will not follow laws and use any weapon they choose. Don't put officer's lives a risk just to make a statement. This is bill is just as stupid as the ones trying to restrict gun ownership.
What pisses me off about this entire bill is that Del. Dwyer is doing the same thing as our wonderful president is doing. He's trying to make people look at the police as enemies against the 2A. If you ever stopped scowling and cussing an officer under your breath and took the time to actually talk to him about 2A rights i'd be willing to bet you would be surprised with their outlook on it.