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Posted: 7/29/2014 12:32:40 PM EDT

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Just what I have on patrol now is plenty. Semi AR-15, pump shotgun, handgun. Some ballistic panels in the body of the cruiser would be appreciated, but I don't see the need for an MRAP.

Posted: 7/29/2014 12:55:38 PM EDT

[#2]

A freaking brain.

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:04:53 PM EDT

[#3]

Less than the average citizen is allowed to use, however once they can demonstrate their ability to match the average concealed carry citizens ability to not shoot innocent bystanders I'd be willing to give them equivalent weaponry.

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:05:50 PM EDT

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FPNI

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:11:33 PM EDT

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FPNI

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:20:48 PM EDT

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Police should have the same access that the rest of the civilian population that they are serving have access to. However, if a civilian has to file special paperwork with the federal government for possession of an item, it should be off limits to the police.

SBRs require a federal stamp? No SBRs for the local PD.

We need to start getting police agencies to be ON the side of the people, not against it.

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:21:34 PM EDT

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The constitution

#peace

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:26:32 PM EDT

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That plus some other things.

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:27:34 PM EDT

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I guess we both would have been SOL.

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:52:21 PM EDT

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Posted: 7/29/2014 1:53:28 PM EDT

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First post - how does it know?

Posted: 7/29/2014 1:55:40 PM EDT

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Because their civilians

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Because their civilians

So cops own civilians?

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:06:52 PM EDT

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I chose "military weapons" just to fuck the poll up.

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I chose military weapons so's I can get a fuckin' tank and Pimp my Oppression. Bitches be hatin' when they see me oppressin' in my fuckin' tank.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:07:42 PM EDT

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Yup, FPNI

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:15:37 PM EDT

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Quarters, so they can call the backup from payphone. Seems reasonable as thats what they expect us to do.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:26:39 PM EDT

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Whatever is legal for the average citizen.

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Agreed.

If it were up to me, I'd say give them suppressed, semi-auto ARs with an optic, a light, and training that doesn't suck. Having your hearing blown sucks, and the last three should be mandatory for anybody who carries a weapon extensively.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:31:14 PM EDT

[#17]

Give the police whatever they want.

But then let me have the same thing.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:33:28 PM EDT

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So cops own civilians?

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Because their civilians

So cops own civilians?

Man, my PD didn't let us have any of the good stuff.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:36:25 PM EDT

[#19]

I have this guy watching my back. No guns needed.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:51:07 PM EDT

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Nothing at all.

Why help the enemy?

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I just want to put my jack boot on the neck to keep scumbags down.

Posted: 7/29/2014 2:52:47 PM EDT

[#21]

I have survived 30 years on my wit and charm.....but the handgun and carbine didn't hurt for the last 13....

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:19:36 PM EDT

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Pssh, Craka please. You ain't go no charm.

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:27:06 PM EDT

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I think most police officers would be adequately armed with a 38 revolver in their holster and a pump 12 gauge in the car.

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Wow I didn't realize Bloomberg had been a member here since 2000...

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:27:58 PM EDT

[#24]

Lever action BB guns and rape whistles.

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:30:13 PM EDT

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I think most police officers would be adequately armed with a 38 revolver in their holster and a pump 12 gauge in the car.

Wow I didn't realize Bloomberg had been a member here since 2000...

I wish Bloomberg had allowed shotguns.

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:49:19 PM EDT

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Less than the average citizen is allowed to use, however once they can demonstrate their ability to match the average concealed carry citizens ability to not shoot innocent bystanders I'd be willing to give them equivalent weaponry.

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"reasonable restrictions"

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:52:13 PM EDT

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I wish Bloomberg had allowed shotguns.

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I think most police officers would be adequately armed with a 38 revolver in their holster and a pump 12 gauge in the car.

Wow I didn't realize Bloomberg had been a member here since 2000...

I wish Bloomberg had allowed shotguns.

sorry, he must be biden then

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:52:46 PM EDT

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You think Cops are out there to protect and serve? More like violate your natural rights and collect a pension.

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Nothing at all.

Why help the enemy?

The AVERAGE working cop is not the enemy.

The enemy is generally further up the chain of command.

(Yes there are a few exceptions)

Don't take the bait.

You think Cops are out there to protect and serve? More like violate your natural rights and collect a pension.

Life is hard the mean streets of KS !

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:55:42 PM EDT

[#29]

The police should be able to have exactly what I am able to have.

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:56:02 PM EDT

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Quarters, so they can call the backup from payphone. Seems reasonable as thats what they expect us to do.

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We use Obamaphones now. Get with the times.

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:56:03 PM EDT

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Have you formed your partisan brigade to fight the evil occupiers yet?

Posted: 7/29/2014 3:58:21 PM EDT

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I'd only add Nothing that a regular civilian can't own or requires government approval for them to own... such as anything you would need any kind of license to obtain...

If I can't walk into the local gun store and walk back out with it within the hour... assuming they have whatever it is in inventory... then the police shouldn't have it either.

Posted: 7/29/2014 4:03:41 PM EDT

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yup.......

Posted: 7/29/2014 4:13:42 PM EDT

[#34]

The Constitution first.

Then enforce that with anything our military patrol squad uses.

BTW - that's what the people should be armed with as well.

Could that go a long way toward eliminating the Us vs. Them bullshit ?!?!?

Posted: 7/29/2014 4:20:54 PM EDT

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Police are civilians....

Posted: 7/29/2014 4:26:58 PM EDT

[#36]

tanks, artillery, fighter jets, nuclear submarines

you never know what kind of situation may arise

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:24:37 PM EDT

[#37]

The same weapons that the people in their jurisdiction are legally allowed to have, including the same NFA items (no new machineguns)

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:26:19 PM EDT

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Police are civilians....

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Nothing that a regular civilian can't own.

Police are civilians....

Again? You guys just can't let that go huh?

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:27:11 PM EDT

[#39]

The same as a normal citizen. That said, if a normal citizen can have full-auto in a particular area (as they can in many parts of free America) I see no reason to not allow cops to have the same.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:30:48 PM EDT

[#40]

Whatever they need to get the job done, including MRAPS, body armor, M4s, whatever.

Any disagreement I have with how police operate has nothing to do with armament, it has to do with tactics and policy.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:38:33 PM EDT

[#41]

Guillotines.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:45:06 PM EDT

[#42]

Only weapons that can be legally purchased and owned by law abiding citizens in their jurisdiction on a "cash and carry" basis.

No select fire weapons, no short barrels, and fully compliant with any and all local gun laws including any "assault weapon" bans.
I'd have CA cops walking around with bullet buttons and the NYPD loading 7 rounds per magazine.

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If I can't walk into the local gun store and walk back out with it within the hour... assuming they have whatever it is in inventory... then the police shouldn't have it either.

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ETA: For the record, I also think that the inverse holds true. If I can walk into a shop, make a purchase of a firearm, and walk out with it less than an hour later, then I don't have a problem with police having it, whatever it is.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:48:53 PM EDT

[#43]

I'm with the hive. Semi-auto rifles and handguns (and shotguns). No need for panzers and maschinengewehr.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:50:31 PM EDT

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I'm with the hive. Semi-auto rifles and handguns (and shotguns).

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Big improvement over what my local guys have. I'd have been thrilled to at least had a shotgun.

Posted: 7/29/2014 5:53:29 PM EDT

[#45]

Same as the people. No more, no less. Your damn straight I want my small town cop to have an M16 in his trunk, for the same reason I should have one, that its a damn fine tool for stopping bad guys.