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<blockquote data-quote="rcnich" data-source="post: 856125" data-attributes="member: 4193"><p>Actually, police lethal force policy is no different than the legal requirements for ordinary citizens. </p><p></p><p></p><p>We're injured in fights because lethal force is not warranted -- in the same way an ordinary citizen would not be warranted to use lethal force in those situations. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Police officers always have the discretion to back out of a dangerous situation, or call for assistance before approaching a dangerous situation -- just as an average citizen does. Just like you, we won't go into a fight we don't think we can win.</p><p></p><p>Yes, police do go "looking for trouble," but I would suggest this:</p><p></p><p>If trouble finds you, it's not going to be on your terms. </p><p>And when it comes, the violence is no different than for a police officer. </p><p></p><p>So if you've decided to deal with trouble (however unlikely) by carrying a gun, I believe you should be mentally & physically prepared. Anything less is irresponsible.</p><p></p><p>So should America have laws designed to inhibit some of that irresponsible behavior? Apparently, for the last 200+ years, US citizens have been okay with that concept. Our statute books just keep getting bigger and bigger.</p><p></p><p>Folks that feel their 2A rights are being so infringed upon here in the U.S. might prefer a government with a more Libertarian gun policy. I think maybe Somalia has pretty lax gun laws. (sarcasm)</p><p></p><p>bag5 says "i would like to go out an not have to dress around it ALL the time. i would like to wear a t shirt that actually FITS me than having to wear a size larger to cover up my weapon."</p><p></p><p>Carrying a pistol on your hip has real consequences and inherent danger. Respect the power.</p><p>It's not a fashion statement. Or a political statement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcnich, post: 856125, member: 4193"] Actually, police lethal force policy is no different than the legal requirements for ordinary citizens. We're injured in fights because lethal force is not warranted -- in the same way an ordinary citizen would not be warranted to use lethal force in those situations. Police officers always have the discretion to back out of a dangerous situation, or call for assistance before approaching a dangerous situation -- just as an average citizen does. Just like you, we won't go into a fight we don't think we can win. Yes, police do go "looking for trouble," but I would suggest this: If trouble finds you, it's not going to be on your terms. And when it comes, the violence is no different than for a police officer. So if you've decided to deal with trouble (however unlikely) by carrying a gun, I believe you should be mentally & physically prepared. Anything less is irresponsible. So should America have laws designed to inhibit some of that irresponsible behavior? Apparently, for the last 200+ years, US citizens have been okay with that concept. Our statute books just keep getting bigger and bigger. Folks that feel their 2A rights are being so infringed upon here in the U.S. might prefer a government with a more Libertarian gun policy. I think maybe Somalia has pretty lax gun laws. (sarcasm) bag5 says "i would like to go out an not have to dress around it ALL the time. i would like to wear a t shirt that actually FITS me than having to wear a size larger to cover up my weapon." Carrying a pistol on your hip has real consequences and inherent danger. Respect the power. It's not a fashion statement. Or a political statement. [/QUOTE]
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