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In reply to the discussion: Most Back Ban on High-Capacity Clips [View all]24601
(3,962 posts)27. Where's the validation that only the police are sufficiently trained? For example, there are plenty
of vets who have seen no shortage of combat. I've never been on a police force; however, I was on the Army pistol team (NCAA - not the AMTU). My 25-year military career usually had annual weapons training (probably missed 2 or 3 years), including an Air Force's quick-reaction course with the requirement to meet proficiency with my non-dominant hand.
I don't carry; however, if I did, I'd be qualified. And I'm certainly not the only one.
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Let's say you had to pin down some shithead, like the Trolley Square shooting.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#8
The two individuals that opposed the TS shooter were not acting in their capacity as law enforcement
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#11
So you agree with Louie Gohmert that teachers should be armed with machine guns?
BainsBane
Dec 2012
#12
Historically, joe citizen has FAR higher accuracy or hit ratio than police officers.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#44
"NYPD has a training issue." Yes, and a political ignorance issue. Bloomberg has mandated
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#52
Where's the validation that only the police are sufficiently trained? For example, there are plenty
24601
Dec 2012
#27
Until you can guarantee safety for me and my family, I will thank you to STFU about what I
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#34
I like to shoot now and then, it's a grown-up toy. I suppose I could use it if someone
doc03
Dec 2012
#14
I agree, there seems to be a group of people that want to blame Obama for everything
loyalkydem
Dec 2012
#3
Good idea. Slow 'em down. Leave that for war zones. Then eliminate the wars, too...
freshwest
Dec 2012
#5
Thanks. I typed my reply, below, before I read to the end of the thread. I'll check out the link...
truth2power
Dec 2012
#48
Could you please explain the difference? Thanks. I'm trying to educate myself, here...
truth2power
Dec 2012
#47