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raimius · March 8, 2013, 02:32 AM

I fully support police officers being able to carry any firearm or gear that we can buy and they need for the job. I'm happy when I see a cop carrying an obviously non-standard issue sidearm or patrol rifle and find out that they care about their own capabilities and duties enough to seek extra training and equipment. I met one LEO at a course who carried a Wilson 1911 and a quad mag holster because he was more accurate with the 1911 than the standard issue pistol. I'm cool with that.

I'm not cool with departments that play fast and loose with their own ROE and protect those who violate people's rights.

March 8, 2013, 02:32 AM	#17
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	I fully support police officers being able to carry any firearm or gear that we can buy and they need for the job. I'm happy when I see a cop carrying an obviously non-standard issue sidearm or patrol rifle and find out that they care about their own capabilities and duties enough to seek extra training and equipment. I met one LEO at a course who carried a Wilson 1911 and a quad mag holster because he was more accurate with the 1911 than the standard issue pistol. I'm cool with that. I'm not cool with departments that play fast and loose with their own ROE and protect those who violate people's rights.