Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: A discussion of rifle ammunition bans and .223/M855 murders, by the numbers. [View all]blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)This particular "green tip" round is no more dangerous to LEO's than any almost every other center-fire rifle round. 20+ years ago when I first started out, we were told that our ballistic armor was not rated to stop any rifle rounds. It was designed to resist rounds from the one weapon at every call to which we responded; our service weapons.
Attempting to ban this round due to perceived threats to LEO's is, at it's core, dishonest. Attempting to address criminal misuse of firearms by restricting ammunition is about as senseless as attempting to address the issue of DUI by restricting mag wheels, rag-tops and horsepower. They avoid dealing with the core issue of the bad actors.
In response to another post you made regarding this issue; I can confirm that body armor does help if you have to lay down a motor cycle. It is also very warm in summer months; "you pays your money and you takes your chances".