This is some really powerful data
The survey, which was conducted in early March 2013, received 15,000 responses from law enforcement professionals. It found that the overall attitude of law enforcement is strongly anti-gun legislation and pro-gun rights, with the belief that an armed citizenry is effective in stopping crime. Response percentages varied only slightly when analyzed by rank and department size. Among the results:
86 percent feel the currently proposed legislation would have no effect or a negative effect on improving officer safety
Similarly, 92 percent feel that banning semi-automatic firearms, or “assault weapons,” would have no effect or a negative effect on reducing violent crime
Demonstrating the opinion that the best way to combat gun crime is through harsher punishment, 91 percent said the use of a firearm while perpetrating a crime should lead to a stiff, mandatory sentence with no plea bargains. Likewise, 59 percent believe increasing punishment severity for unlicensed dealers would reduce crime
The list goes on. This says a lot for those who are in charge of protecting and serving the public, and those who are in harm’s way and are the ones who will see the end-result of violence when it happens.
Not to dash cold water on this study, but what they say now, and what they will do when push comes to shove is two different things. When it come to them obeying and keeping their jo, or standing on principal and losing their job, …..well, you decide.
http://beta.lewrockwell.com/2013/04/david-hathaway/that-2nd-amendment-cop-buddy-of-yours/
Hopefully it won’t come to that.
Also to be fair, beat cops aren’t a fan of patrolling the sections of town controlled by the gangs because of the danger. How dangerous are people defending their property?
I can actually spell, the HP keyboard is famous for dropping letters.