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imavoter

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13. I'm all for gun regulation so don't jump me.

Reply to TeamProg (Reply #2)

Fri May 27, 2022, 06:03 PM

May 2022

But an AR lomg gun with a clip
Is the same as a long gun rifle
that goes bang bang with a clip

One bullet per finger pull, semi autos.
The only thing different about them is the way they look

The AR styles are popular as some prefer the way they look

The cops likely have similar weapons in their trunk

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Not knowing where the suspect was at, they could've been shot, they could've been killed, [View all] TeamProg May 2022 OP

I thought the police were trained to locate criminals. Irish_Dem May 2022 #1

Not in TEXAS, apparently. Esp. when AR15s are involved. n/t TeamProg May 2022 #2

Some of the parents were able to locate their children and evacuate them. Safely. Irish_Dem May 2022 #3

I'm all for gun regulation so don't jump me. imavoter May 2022 #13

Police are trained that the most important factor in any situation rsdsharp May 2022 #5

They need to find other lines of work. Irish_Dem May 2022 #6

The only other thing they are qualified for is flipping burgers. rsdsharp May 2022 #7

Lots of overtime and fat pensions. Irish_Dem May 2022 #8

I'd believe how much they make. A sargeant in a large metro police department rsdsharp May 2022 #9

Yes your numbers are correct. Irish_Dem May 2022 #10

Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit njhoneybadger May 2022 #4

Hmmm RevBrotherThomas May 2022 #11

Cops are not paid to save you. asa4ever May 2022 #12

'Protect & Serve', okay the word 'save' isn't in there.... n/t TeamProg May 2022 #14

The problem is the Supreme Court ruled that the police don't even have to try to save you. asa4ever May 2022 #15

Training manual: Officer's first priority is to 'confront attacker' Guidelines on handling active sh TeamProg May 2022 #18

Not good at linking, look up the following, asa4ever May 2022 #20

Tip: see link button right there next to 'smiles ' button. TeamProg May 2022 #22

Thank you asa4ever May 2022 #23

"The cops don't need you and, man, they expect the same." n/t spike jones May 2022 #16

The same thing happened at Columbine. zanana1 May 2022 #17

Just follow the sound of gunfire and children screaming. LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2022 #19

I have a real problem with my tax dollars paying the salaries of indecisive chickenshits. (nt) Paladin May 2022 #21