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Bigmack

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8. Probably off-duty soldiers..

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:42 AM

Jun 2016

... with training, and all like that.

"Soldiers and police carrying assault rifles and pistols are a very common sight at transport terminals, at cafés and on high streets in Israel. Most of the time this personnel is in uniform; some combat soldiers can be seen traveling to or from home in civilian clothing with a weapon – a sight that often alarms visitors to the country."

http://www.themedialine.org/news/israeli-army-orders-soldiers-to-carry-arms-when-off-duty/

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Israeli gun laws... [View all] Bigmack Jun 2016 OP

Only 32% of households have a gun. eom fleabiscuit Jun 2016 #1

Israel is in a special situation. Not sure they are a good model for the USA One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #2

As the article says lancer78 Jun 2016 #3

Not surprising. Behind the Aegis Jun 2016 #4

Israeli gun laws are quite strict by American standards. Then again, so are the laws of virtually Just reading posts Jun 2016 #5

They also have a comprehensive welfare system and universal healthcare. killbotfactory Jun 2016 #6

I remember being at a resort on the Dead Sea, people had Uzis at the Salad Bar. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #7

Probably off-duty soldiers.. Bigmack Jun 2016 #8