Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

(17,502 posts) Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:35 PM Apr 2013

We heard from the police chiefs and commissioners, but what do the [View all]

street cops think this issue?

In March, PoliceOne conducted the most comprehensive survey ever of American law enforcement officers’ opinions on the topic gripping the nation's attention in recent weeks: gun control.

More than 15,000 verified law enforcement professionals took part in the survey, which aimed to bring together the thoughts and opinions of the only professional group devoted to limiting and defeating gun violence as part of their sworn responsibility.

Totaling just shy of 30 questions, the survey allowed officers across the United States to share their perspectives on issues spanning from gun control and gun violence to gun rights.

Top Line Takeaways
Breaking down the results, it's important to note that 70 percent of respondents are field-level law enforcers — those who are face-to-face in the fight against violent crime on a daily basis — not office-bound, non-sworn administrators or perpetually-campaigning elected officials.

http://www.policeone.com/Gun-Legislation-Law-Enforcement/articles/6183787-PoliceOnes-Gun-Control-Survey-11-key-findings-on-officers-thoughts/

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We heard from the police chiefs and commissioners, but what do the [View all] gejohnston Apr 2013 OP

Every police officer plans on living to be a former police officer slackmaster Apr 2013 #1

This survey reflects the views of the police officers that I have talked with over the years. ... spin Apr 2013 #2

What do street cops think this issue? rdharma Apr 2013 #3

you didn't read? gejohnston Apr 2013 #4

"Verified"? rdharma Apr 2013 #6

Your desperation is palpable. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #13

You have to remember sylvi Apr 2013 #20

Expensive real estate! Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #22

When You Have No Evidence To Refute An Argument... norge May 2013 #84

Except proving that the poll is BS! rdharma May 2013 #85

Try reading before you post. CokeMachine Apr 2013 #5

I did read! rdharma Apr 2013 #7

Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger Badger slackmaster Apr 2013 #8

It got pretty quiet after I challenged the validity of this "poll"! nt rdharma Apr 2013 #9

The Astute Reader(TM) will note the absence of alternative data in any of rdharma's replies. slackmaster Apr 2013 #10

Why should today be any different? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #52

could be because gejohnston Apr 2013 #11

Do tell me about these "verified" LEOs on policeone.com! rdharma Apr 2013 #14

You don't believe the site is legitimate? Straw Man Apr 2013 #15

At this point premium Apr 2013 #49

An actual "challenge" would involve facts and logically valid arguments. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author rdharma Apr 2013 #21

I believe the results of this poll are valid. Jenoch Apr 2013 #12

And I got six brothers, two uncles, three cousins and two nephews who are/were LEOs who disagree! rdharma Apr 2013 #16

Have I told you ... Straw Man Apr 2013 #17

The difference between your post Jenoch Apr 2013 #18

"The difference between your post and mine is that I was telling the truth!" rdharma Apr 2013 #25

I probably could have phrased my post a little differently. Jenoch Apr 2013 #45

Hey, StrawMan! Here it 'tis! rdharma Apr 2013 #23

It plainly states on their registration page that all who claim to be LEO's will be checked. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #24

Oh, do tell! rdharma Apr 2013 #28

So ... Straw Man Apr 2013 #27

Well, seems somebody lied........ rdharma Apr 2013 #31

Did you vote in a poll? If not, then how do you know anything is BS? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #32

Poll was over! nt rdharma Apr 2013 #38

Based on my own survey, cops support guns in the hands of the public Loudly Apr 2013 #26

Another classic meme ... Straw Man Apr 2013 #30

Stop blathering a moment, and tell me if cops trust the People not to shoot them? Loudly Apr 2013 #33

OK, Shares, I'd be glad to. Straw Man Apr 2013 #37

Now put yourself in the shoes of the 1861 state's rights advocate. Loudly Apr 2013 #39

We've done this before, Shares. Straw Man Apr 2013 #40

And you're claiming that as a constitutional "right??" Loudly Apr 2013 #68

Absolutely. Straw Man Apr 2013 #69

Help yourself to a constitutional justification. Loudly Apr 2013 #70

The Second Amendment protects the right ... Straw Man Apr 2013 #71

You're looking for refuge in a harbor whose name you dare not say its name. Loudly Apr 2013 #73

No one has a right to murder. Straw Man Apr 2013 #74

By the way ... Straw Man Apr 2013 #72

"A government that trusts its citizens does not see the need to disarm them." rdharma Apr 2013 #41

No drama. Straw Man Apr 2013 #44

Yeah, I'm sure the cops surveyed sylvi Apr 2013 #34

It was more that they liked the sound of it in theory. Loudly Apr 2013 #35

Or it could be that they know what puts them at risk sylvi Apr 2013 #42

Here's a Chicago street cop blog where they are mostly anonymous. DonP Apr 2013 #29

Thanks Don, CokeMachine Apr 2013 #53

Have you seen the comments over on "policeone.com" rdharma Apr 2013 #36

Cops tend to be conservative? sylvi Apr 2013 #43

Cops tend to be conservative? rdharma Apr 2013 #46

Yeah, the country is fairly brimming sylvi Apr 2013 #47

Strange. I know a lot of retired cops and cops approaching retirement. ... spin Apr 2013 #48

Citizens own firearms in Tampa........ rdharma Apr 2013 #50

So obviously you feel the solution is to disarm all civilians in Tampa... spin Apr 2013 #54

So, obviously you have a fondness for straw man arguments. rdharma Apr 2013 #55

"were" discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #56

Seeing into the future? rdharma Apr 2013 #57

I "think" it should rain beer and $20s discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #58

So do I.... What is your point? rdharma Apr 2013 #60

As I said... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #62

"no links or names to check for these facts" rdharma Apr 2013 #65

Don't you feel uncomfortable... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #66

Joshua Hakken lost custody of his sons after he had been arrested in Louisiana ... spin Apr 2013 #59

Drug conviction disqualifies one from owning firearms...... nt rdharma Apr 2013 #61

True. However if certain drugs were legal this incident might never have happened. ... spin Apr 2013 #63

I thought we were talking about guns....... rdharma Apr 2013 #64

At this time with the information that I have I feel we may have another failure of our ... spin Apr 2013 #67

This will be disregarded by those who want to do something quickly whether it is stupid or not. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #51

Forget LEO's lets hear what those of us that actually protect our lives have to say. ileus Apr 2013 #75

Well if this true and I doubt it, so what? I really dont care they think. bowens43 Apr 2013 #76

"Ban guns and ammunition and gun violence goes away." Faith-based gun control, in other words. friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #77

What is your plan Jenoch Apr 2013 #78

Didn't someone once say that... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2013 #79

And alcohol...nt sylvi Apr 2013 #80

What happens if gun violence goes away, but there is an increase in overall violence? Bazinga Apr 2013 #81

And yet in the poll, you selected... beevul Apr 2013 #82

No Kidding! norge May 2013 #86

Whoopsie. Robb Apr 2013 #83