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In other words, "politicians in uniform" rather than real police.
many cops have to retire at a younger age than most other citizens. For federal law enforcement agents with arrest powers its 57 unless they get a waiver (usually requested by the US attorney or a similar official if the agent is involved in an ongoing investigation). Many state agencies have similar rules. So lots of cops don't want to be say a retired cop and unable to own say an AR 15 or a 15 round handgun. Many of them realize that being retired LE makes them a target for mopes they put away while on duty
I would think the vast majority of those in law enforcement would be against any type of gun control because an arm citizen is less likely to become a victim and crime go's down . And they know 95% of those armed would be willing to assist an officer in trouble .
I think its stupid to walk around with guns for display purposes in MOST circumstances. That being said, I don't rate cops opinions all that important when it comes to civil or constitutional rights. One thing is undeniable-if you value gun rights, the GOP is the best party.
well in 1996, Janet Reno commissioned an extensive poll of street cops as to the brady bill and the Clinton Assault weapon ban. I read the completed report. 91% or so of the cops thought the AWB was a waste of time or a bad idea. 89% said the same thing about the brady bill.
Most support for these schemes among cops are among the leadership of police departments in Democrat run cities.
I think its stupid to walk around with guns for display purposes in MOST circumstances. That being said, I don't rate cops opinions all that important when it comes to civil or constitutional rights. One thing is undeniable-if you value gun rights, the GOP is the best party.
Police leadership seems more concerned with politics and that is universal throughout the world. Canada showed the same bias between cops and the association of police chiefs.
The best party is the one that tells citizens these are your rights you protect them and helps them understand they are the final front. Not a bunch of vote grabbing power hungry politicians from any party.
The last thing I ever want to do is put my rights in the hands of a politician.
Just like any proctologist knows, everyone has a unique asshole.
As a 30 year cop, and a life time citizen of the USA, I've been ProGun all my life. As an officer I recommended people buy and be trained with guns, on numerous occasions....because police protection is an oxymoron.
In addition, as an officer, I've lobbied many school districts to re-institute marksmanship training and gun safety classes for the kids, starting at 5th grade level. Old enough to be responsible, yet young enough for the most part, to not be a wise ass yet.
Out of curiosity, if you had to put a percentage to it, how many violent homicides have you responded to that were alcohol was involved? How many domestic abuses? How many rapes?
The reason I ask is that it is funny how many folks consume alcohol without any considerations to its byproducts, yet ask us to give up our firearms rights and freedoms based on fewer tragedies.
agree but when it comes to taxes, the constitution, etc, its not close. Democrats are the creeping crud of collectivism and killing the constitution
I don't know about the constitution.. or taxes either on that front.
Patriot Act is a giant affront to the constitution.
And some of their tax proposals like the "Fair" tax are ludicrous.
anything that prevents the government from buying the votes of the many by promising them the wealth of a few is ok with me
I don;t know I like promising the wealth of the many... to curry favor with the powerful few.
poor people aren;t lobbying for Welfare. Rich people are.
What were their reasons for not supporting the Assault Weapons Ban?
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It had zero impact on crime that was why they supported lifting it. Most LEO's here support the gun laws as they are today.
most cops often retire at fairly young ages and want to be able to own guns themselves. They understand a gun ban will keep them from having stuff they want as well
We're hearing a lot these days about how #BlueLivesMatter - but beyond superficially appreciating our police, how much are we hearing their views on guns in society? What do the police feel about the issue of gun control and the high availability of guns in society? Does it make their job more dangerous or easier?
Every day, police have to not only just deal with professional criminals, but also deal with ordinary members of the public, whether law-abiders or law-breakers. How does the availability/non-availability of guns affect how they deal with various types of people, threat perceptions, hazards, etc?
What are the opinions of law enforcement personnel themselves?
When one uses a tool on a daily basis they tend to want those same tools available to them once they leave the profession, not to mention how many have grown up in a society where guns were not looked at as evil but as versatile tools that can fill the freezer and protect the hearth and even be fun to use for recreational use.
just about everyone who has dealt with criminals on a frequent basis tends to be armed, even after they retire. Judges, probation officers, Federal and state prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, staff at prosecutors offices, Bailiffs and law clerks for judges, jailers, bondsmen etc
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