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Hmmm - the survey was completed from a police products commercial website. haele Apr 2013 #1
It matches other surveys Lurks Often Apr 2013 #2
The methodology is not concrete bossy22 Apr 2013 #8
That's an understatement. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #46
Sorry, bunch of gun porn at link. Hoyt Apr 2013 #3
No surprises for me. I know a few police officers. They're level-headed, intelligent people who... slackmaster Apr 2013 #4
Then, why to gungeoneers feel they need to arm up to match police? Hoyt Apr 2013 #5
Do you have evidence to support that assertion? bossy22 Apr 2013 #7
Which one? First one - go read gungeon, I think you are familiar with it. Hoyt Apr 2013 #9
I looked at the site- It is a police industry forum bossy22 Apr 2013 #11
And 80% admit to toting in public when off duty. It's biased in many aspects. Hoyt Apr 2013 #13
Many depts require their officers to carry when off duty. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #17
Yes. Another example of bias. Hoyt Apr 2013 #24
not bias, its an officer safety issue founded on past experience loli phabay Apr 2013 #67
Prove it. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #10
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Liberty = freedom of choice slackmaster Apr 2013 #62
Because it justifies their over-the-top militarization. nt Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #6
The ones I know (several) don't like being out gunned by nuts. rmax Apr 2013 #12
Where on earth do you live?!? Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #14
Well, it's kind of a mix. Local laws restrict the cops and the "villians" have whatever. rmax Apr 2013 #16
Here in Portland... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #18
They need those in Portland? Seriously? Busting up pot farms or something? rmax Apr 2013 #20
Seems a bit much to me, too. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #21
Glocks don't have balance - hence the lack of accuracy. They're throw-aways. rmax Apr 2013 #23
'Remmington' making a lot of handguns now, are they? jmg257 Apr 2013 #61
I don't think Remington... Bay Boy Apr 2013 #63
Glocks jam? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #29
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Well over a thousand rounds with my Model 19. No jams. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #31
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I'm throwing the BS challenge flag sarisataka Apr 2013 #33
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Holy Crap! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #36
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Do you really feel the need for that many weapons? In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #40
Thanks for answering the challenge sarisataka Apr 2013 #42
I don't understand your post. rrneck Apr 2013 #34
See post # 35! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #37
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Well then, lets have a look... rrneck Apr 2013 #41
SorryI was not clear. I disagree with everything that was in the PPRed post. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #43
You seem very confused about numerous weapons, and police access to them. jmg257 Apr 2013 #59
Without crosstabs, this data is worthless... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #15
You may want to extend that thought process to it's conclusion: Lurks Often Apr 2013 #26
Wow. That's an impressive leap into illogic Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #44
Where did you get that from? Lurks Often Apr 2013 #45
You must not live in a rural area... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #48
There are bad cops everywhere and Lurks Often Apr 2013 #50
OK Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #64
I think you are seeing a causal link where none exists Lurks Often Apr 2013 #65
I see the link because you keep insisting that it's there.... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #68
No, my opinion is based on seeing these patterns Lurks Often Apr 2013 #69
He said, back-pedaling all the way... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #70
Even with crosstabs it's probably meaningless. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #47
This sample is apparently full of assholes and psychopaths. Robb Apr 2013 #19
So what you are saying that Lurks Often Apr 2013 #25
I'll take that as a "yes." Robb Apr 2013 #27
I'm glad we agree that your post is Lurks Often Apr 2013 #28
Of those that take an interest in politics...most rank/file police officers are conservative morons. AgainsttheCrown Apr 2013 #22
I need a shower... 99Forever Apr 2013 #49
Your overwhelming display of logic has won me over!!!!! Lurks Often Apr 2013 #51
Why would I care what you think? 99Forever Apr 2013 #52
So you have nothing useful to contribute to the discussion Lurks Often Apr 2013 #60
Feel better now? Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #53
Ahhh gee... 99Forever Apr 2013 #55
Oooh! Bolded and underlined means it's MORE TRUER!! Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #56
Get it straight lady.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #57
Continuing to employ an insulting term isn't "getting it straight." Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #58
The people at police one are horrible. Union Scribe Apr 2013 #66
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