sooooo...police in U.S support armed citizens...they should know...right?

[2aguy]

So, your average street officer, the ones dealing with the worst that society has to offer support private citizens carrying guns for protection.....you would think that would mean something to the anti gunners...since they worship government....but for some reason, they prefer that people submit quietly to violent criminals...

With Ferguson verdict about to come down the view of police on gun ownership for personal protection - Crime Prevention Research Center

With gun sales in Ferguson soaring by between 525 and 700 percent according to one discussion in the Washington Post and police apparently warning civilians to get a gun before the verdict is announced, it is useful to look at how police officers generally feel about gun ownership. PoliceOne.com, the largest private organization of active and retired police with over 450,000 members, conducted a survey of its members in March 2013. Here are some of its results that are relevant to the discussion.

 

[bucs90]

Yep. If you are an honest, law abiding, gun owning citizen...the cops are on YOUR side. Sure they might give you a speeding ticket now and then.

But when the shit hits the fan like its about to...cops will side with the silent majority of right leaning, honest Americans.

 

[MXdad]

So, your average street officer, the ones dealing with the worst that society has to offer support private citizens carrying guns for protection.....you would think that would mean something to the anti gunners...since they worship government....but for some reason, they prefer that people submit quietly to violent criminals...

With Ferguson verdict about to come down the view of police on gun ownership for personal protection - Crime Prevention Research Center

With gun sales in Ferguson soaring by between 525 and 700 percent according to one discussion in the Washington Post and police apparently warning civilians to get a gun before the verdict is announced, it is useful to look at how police officers generally feel about gun ownership. PoliceOne.com, the largest private organization of active and retired police with over 450,000 members, conducted a survey of its members in March 2013. Here are some of its results that are relevant to the discussion.

No one claimed the Hoplophobes were a very bright group

 

[bucs90]

American gun owners remember...the vast majority of road cops are on YOUR side. When SHTF...itll be clear.