I like it but I wonder what the picture was originally taken for.
I kind of doubt the DPS would get involved in it like that.
On another note I do know a few former and present law enforcement officers that shoot, compete and have a great regard for the 2nd amendment but I have known and seen far far more who think that average citizens have no business or right owning firearms. Dont get mad just an observation that has formed over time.
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CHIEFS of police are an entirely different story...
Justin
NRA Life Member
Zebra,
I say it based on things I have seen and observed in law enforcement officers.
I didnt mean this based on Texas Law enforcement but and in general statement.
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Vern,
I assumed (that word) you were talking about Texas Po Po as that is where you're from. I stand erected.
Al,
Chiefs work for, and answer to city managers. Coincidentally, they often share the same views. Funny how that works...
Sheriff's, being elected, work for and answer to the people...alot of whom live in rural/unincorporated areas. Probably why you see more pro-gun Sheriff's than Chiefs.
Justin
Vern,
I'm not doubting your observations, but I do find them curious...especially since you live in Texas.
I live in California, land of the terminal wacko, and have been in law enforcement for 23 plus years now. I would venture to say that the VAST majority of coppers I know have no problems at all with the average citizen owning firearms. In fact, most encourage it. We realize that we can't be everywhere, and our response times vary, so you probably should know how to handle your biz if necessary. I know private firearm ownership came in handy for preserving my narrow, Irish arse one time.
CHIEFS of police are an entirely different story...
Justin
NRA Life Member
There has been more than a few Sheriffs in California write letters to the VP stating they would not enforce anti- 2 amendment laws.
There has been more than a few Sheriffs in California write letters to the VP stating they would not enforce anti- 2 amendment laws.
Justin, While I spent most of my life in the Marine Corps I also was in LE for several years. I gotta tell you that I think LE "today" is in for some trying times. I say this because of many conversations I have been involved with in the last few weeks.
I live out in the country and on Friday and Saturday mornings most of the males of voting age are at the coffee shop for there weekly get togethers and BS sessions. The talk I am hearing is not good from the average guy concerning Law Enforcemant Officers. Most of them are having a real hard time understanding why so many show up and stand directly behind Obama at every speech he gives about the 2nd Amendment, and his push for gun control. There thinking, and my own to some extent, is that they (Law Enforcement) must be supporting him in this battle to take our guns away from us. If they didn't support him why are they there? Why are they clapping and grinning at his every word?
I must admit I am troubled myself by what I see Law Enforcement doing in there support for this clown. If this is there true feelings, and it seems to be, then Law Enforcement without the public's support is in for a damn tough road. Right now that support is dwindling and here in Alabama dwindling fast...
Roland