Sherrif Joe arms his deputies with AR-15's

[Vandalshandle]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

 

[Katzndogz]

When democrats get their amnesty passed there will be no difference between the US and Mexico. Parts of Maricopa County may as well be mexico as Mexican as it is.

 

[Warrior102]

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona...

Why don't you start acting like one?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Joe needs to be able to defend Americans against Obama/Holder's armed Mexican Drug Cartels

 

[Yurt]

ever consider it might be because of the officer gunned down last week and other death threats?

 

[PredFan]

Gotta love Sheriff Joe!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Joe will defend the USA and the Constitution against all enemies, Foreign and domestic

 

[R.C. Christian]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Newsflash genius, an AR is a semi-auto.

 

[Vandalshandle]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Newsflash genius, an AR is a semi-auto.

And I have news for you, Einstein:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhv4hMGdQ_g]Legal ARFA Full Auto Conversion Kit - YouTube[/ame]

A legal AR-15 conversion to automatic kit.

 

[R.C. Christian]

So, you're saying Joe replaced or modified the lower receivers with this kit?

If so then I agree that the militarization of police in this case is probably a bad idea.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Sheriff Joe needs Humvess and Javelin AT missiles

 

[R.C. Christian]

Or a weaponized drone!

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Care to quote where the article says officers will not carry hand guns? In fact it says just the opposite, it says they must carry handguns 24 hours a day.

The AR-15 is just another tool probably either replacing or augmenting the shotgun that most officers have access to.

3 officers murdered in 2 years is a lot. Drug cartels carry all kind of weapons. As do the coyotes bringing in the illegals and drugs.

Now be specific quote for us where the rifle will REPLACE the handgun and then be specific and quote for us where it is fully automatic. Not even the M-16 is fully automatic. And there is nothing wrong with 3 round burst mode for an officer to have.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

I would issue M-14's to sgt and above it fires a7.62 round. More power more stopping power. It will knock down what it hits. The AR-15 fires the .223 barely bigger then a .22. It's fame is that it travels at a high rate of speed to do real damage if it hits. But unless it ricochets in the body it has no real stopping power.

 

[Missourian]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Are things different in Arizona than they are here?

Our Sheriff's Department doesn't have jurisdiction in the city, only in the county.

The City Police Department has jurisdiction in the city.

So what does this have to do with an urban situation?

 

[whitehall]

AR 15's are semi automatic civilian versions of the M-16. Any qualified buyer can can get one. Most off duty Police Officers are armed. What's all the fuss about? Maybe the sissie left doesn't understand the concept.

 

[Vandalshandle]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Are things different in Arizona than they are here?

Our Sheriff's Department doesn't have jurisdiction in the city, only in the county.

The City Police Department has jurisdiction in the city.

So what does this have to do with an urban situation?

Marisopa County, AZ is very urban. It includes all the unincorporated communities in the suburbs of Phenoix.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Care to quote where the article says officers will not carry hand guns? In fact it says just the opposite, it says they must carry handguns 24 hours a day.

The AR-15 is just another tool probably either replacing or augmenting the shotgun that most officers have access to.

3 officers murdered in 2 years is a lot. Drug cartels carry all kind of weapons. As do the coyotes bringing in the illegals and drugs.

Now be specific quote for us where the rifle will REPLACE the handgun and then be specific and quote for us where it is fully automatic. Not even the M-16 is fully automatic. And there is nothing wrong with 3 round burst mode for an officer to have.

You made some specific claims back them up or admit you made them up.

 

[Yurt]

ever consider it might be because of the officer gunned down last week and other death threats?

apparently the OP doesn't care about this...must bash guns and the sheriff

 

[Vandalshandle]

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio orders deputies to carry AR-15 style rifles and remain armed even when off duty

So, Joe, has taken America one more step toward becoming the fascist regeime that he dreams of, where it will soon be difficult to tell the difference between the federales in Mexico and law enforcement in the USA.

I am a sheriff's auxcilary volunteer in Arizona, so I support our law enforcement officers. However, a weapon such as this does not belong in an urban environment except under unusual conditions, which would call for a SWAT team. More likely than not, it would just get in the way of an officer having to draw and fire in a crisis situation. Not only does it endanger the officer in a close quarters fight, it definately endangers innocent bystanders if it is capable of firing three rounds on autromatic. The article does not say whether they are automatic or not, but I assume that they are, because there would be little reason to upgrad a semi-automatic pistol to a semi-automatic rifle in an urban environment.

So, at age 81, Joe has determined that there simply should not be a limit on what an officer of the law can use. Years ago, most law officers were barred from high speed auto chases on crowded streets, because the chances of them killing an innocent citizen was greater than their capturing the bad guy. Joe doesn't think that way.

Care to quote where the article says officers will not carry hand guns? In fact it says just the opposite, it says they must carry handguns 24 hours a day.

The AR-15 is just another tool probably either replacing or augmenting the shotgun that most officers have access to.

3 officers murdered in 2 years is a lot. Drug cartels carry all kind of weapons. As do the coyotes bringing in the illegals and drugs.

Now be specific quote for us where the rifle will REPLACE the handgun and then be specific and quote for us where it is fully automatic. Not even the M-16 is fully automatic. And there is nothing wrong with 3 round burst mode for an officer to have.

1. care to quote where I said that officers will NOT carry handguns? Nor, did I say that it will replace handguns. In fact, I believe that in an emergency situation, the officer will ALWAYS reach for his handgun. I said that this weapon is likely to get in the way of an officer if he is ivolved in a crisis situation. If they just park it in the back of the patrol car, it would NOT get in the way. It also will probably never be used in an emergency.

2. Read my post again. When you do, you will see that I specificly said that I did not know if it is automatic or not. If it fires three rounds on automatic, it is too dangerous to use in an urban environment. That is my firm opinion. I recognize that yours may differ.