Note: 75 more officers are to be let go in JuneToledo police layoffs leading to gun buying
TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - The first round of Toledo police layoffs, in which 75 officers were let go, may already be having an affect on gun ownership.
"I just don't feel safe with the amount they're laying off," says Jonna Ewing. "I think it's going to be a longer respond time."
She is spending the day at a conceal carry class. She's been thinking of getting a gun for awhile, but feels now's the time due to the recent layoffs.
She's not alone. Case in point, someone in Jonna's class wears one those infamous police t-shirts: "I called 911 and all I got was this lousy garbage can" that showed up soon after the TPD cuts.
Tom Urbanski runs Ski's Firearms Training & Consulting. He also teaches the conceal carry classes.
For him, the layoffs mean big business as people are taking safety into their own hands.
"People are panicking, they're figuring the only way they can protect themselves is for them to protect themselves," says Urbanski. "So yeah, my business is booming."
I called 911 and all I got was this lousy garbage can
I don't get it
The city just finshed spending a bunch of money on a new garbage collection system. To ensure compatability with the trucks, residents are issued a garbage can.I don't get it
The city just finshed spending a bunch of money on a new garbage collection system. To ensure compatability with the trucks, residents are issued a garbage can.
In any event... can you really blame the people for buying guns?
As evidenced by.... this story out of Toledo OH!As much as I love law enforcement, and I do, the fact of the matter is that cops in most communities are not going to be able to respond quickly enough in a truly dangerous situation to protect you.
As evidenced by.... this story out of Toledo OH!
Shooting on 1900 block of Allendale - 5/26/09 - Toledo News - 13abc.com
While the police showed up in time to kill the shooter, they were unable to do anything to save his victims.
It's an unfortunate reality. Police do their best, but when things happen very quickly, they aren't superheroes.
In any event... can you really blame the people for buying guns?
There are several gun stores in the Toledo are that offer training. All say that business is up.Sure hope these people get the proper training before they buy a gun. There's nothing worse than an untrained idiot with a gun.
There are several gun stores in the Toledo are that offer training. All say that business is up.
Of course those 'big' dealers with ranges and training usually have the highest prices for their guns and ammo. Good for them and their profit margin but bad for those looking to buy.Smart of them to offer the training. Great way to get more business.
That said, one of them accidentally sold me a S&W M629 at cost. :shock:
This is good news. Any move that defunds the Police State is a positive one.
Defending oneself is a responsibility that comes with freedom.
Your a fool if you trust your life to police in the first place.
This isn't defunding the "police state" this is the state failing miserably because of stupid decision by the voters.
I have yet to see an example of this failure. Are parts of Ohio now controlled by bandit warlords ?
When was the last time you were in Ohio?
When was the last time you were in Ohio?
Why do you want to talk about me and not the thread topic ?
Seriously girl, you come on too strong.
Secondly, your implication was that you had firsthand knowledge that there weren't crime problems that were exceeding the capacity of law enforcement to deal with them.
I have yet to see an example of this failure. Are parts of Ohio now controlled by bandit warlords ?
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