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Originally posted by Daniel75 View PostI work in Tarrant County and I know of two agencies right off the top of my head, one of them is the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, which do not allow patrol rifles to be carried by patrolmen. And unless a patrolmen buys his own, the smaller agencies do not normally issue one but the individual may purchase and carry his own (like I did). My point is not all patrolmen are equipped with rifles, the admin are too scared of liability and the patrolmen suffer the consequences.
Since you're ex military, you know as well as I do that a shotgun is NOT equivalent to a rifle, it's actually far inferior. The only place it's equal is up close and a pistol is no match for a rifle. The only thing that equals or surpasses a rifle is another rifle in the hands of a better trained shooter.
The GPD OIS is anecdotal evidence and it was a best case scenario of a good marksmen in uniform vs two twits with rifles. It could have been very bad if they (terrorists) had any modicum of training.
That's the way I see it. If you don't like my opinion, its fine man. No hurt feelings here.
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Originally posted by Jmh05 View PostI'm actually still serving. Not ex. I never said a shot gun is equivalent to a rifle. And I think all officers should have AR's. This thread is about armored vehicles and I do not think they should be the new staple. I also do not think they should be wearing multicam. It's a combat military uniform. Police should wear neutral uniforms. It's inappropriate and confusing to the public.
That's the way I see it. If you don't like my opinion, its fine man. No hurt feelings here.
If you're an infantrymen, perhaps you should have to wear something that's easier for the enemy to see. I see no problem with all black or jungle camo for SWAT, whatever camouflages the good guys better against someone trying to kill them.
Maybe the military should send you guys into Iraq or Afghanistan strictly in humvees, you know, something equal to a technical that a band of terrorists would be equipped with. No need for a M1 Abrams or an armored personnel carrier. Since war is fair and all.....
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Originally posted by ttaxidermy View PostDon't try to explain.. It's futile.. When the demon is on their doorstep then, and only then, will they acknowledge it.
if you think "cops" are going to give up their guns and then take them from their neighbors you are crazy.
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