Trump Rescinds Ban on Transfer of Some Military Equipment to Local Police

[MacFromOK]

I'd love for somebody to give me an example of a legitimate police use for bayonets. @Annie? @tomthebaker? @MacFromOK?

Lol, picking up litter?

I don't see a problem with bayonets when they're grossly outnumbered and dodging rocks and bottles. The National Guard isn't always right around the corner.

 

[MacFromOK]

Also... why don't they use rubber bullets and bean-bag shotguns anymore? Those aren't military weapons.

 

[Pokinfun]

I'd love for somebody to give me an example of a legitimate police use for bayonets. @Annie? @tomthebaker? @MacFromOK?

in a life or death fight would it be ok for the police to use a bayonet as a defensive weapon?

 

[Dave70968]

in a life or death fight would it be ok for the police to use a bayonet as a defensive weapon?

Are you suggesting that they need to add a bayonet to their already heavily-loaded equipment belts so that it's always at hand, and that they'd have the time to fix bayonets, but not be able to foresee the situation and come up with a better alternative?

 

[John6185]

Under Obama I'd disagree but Trump has no ill will toward the nation and I say go ahead. Remember the cops out in I think Los Angeles who were outgunned by bank robbers who had big guns with armor piercing bullets I think. That really looked bad on the news when they were taking fire and seeking cover.

 

[Annie]

I'd love for somebody to give me an example of a legitimate police use for bayonets. @Annie? @tomthebaker? @MacFromOK?

Lmao! What did I say about cherry picking with me?!?!?



You should know by now I don't debate whether my position is the correct one for EVERYONE. It is, however, MY position and it works for me.

 

[Annie]

Under Obama I'd disagree but Trump has no ill will toward the nation and I say go ahead. Remember the cops out in I think Los Angeles who were outgunned by bank robbers who had big guns with armor piercing bullets I think. That really looked bad on the news when they were taking fire and seeking cover.

Not to mention running up to the LGS to "borrow" equipment. That was disgraceful.

 

[Dave70968]

Under Obama I'd disagree but Trump has no ill will toward the nation and I say go ahead. Remember the cops out in I think Los Angeles who were outgunned by bank robbers who had big guns with armor piercing bullets I think. That really looked bad on the news when they were taking fire and seeking cover.

The President has little-to-no impact on setting local LEO policy. Moreover, the equipment won't suddenly fail to function when the Administration changes.

My point, generally, is that a little headwork can obviate the need for equipment designed to carry out an assault in a war zone...but I suppose headwork isn't nearly so much fun as playing Tactical Timmy.

 

[Pokinfun]

Are you suggesting that they need to add a bayonet to their already heavily-loaded equipment belts so that it's always at hand, and that they'd have the time to fix bayonets, but not be able to foresee the situation and come up with a better alternative?

you don't have to fix a bayonet to use it. Also, what you just asked is the exact reason the military still has bayonets.

 

[rc508pir]

I'd love for somebody to give me an example of a legitimate police use for bayonets. @Annie? @tomthebaker? @MacFromOK?

Riot Control. Its an indicator to demonstrators that the Police are done playing the game. Rioters quickly loose their machismo when facing bayonets backed by cops or NG doing the "Stomp and Drag"
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't generally advocate that. For when things get way out of hand though, I might. I mean way worse than Charlotte was.