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In reply to the discussion: I don't get why people freak out over the dead cops in Dallas. [View all]jmg257
(11,996 posts)52. Here is one...
https://www.policeone.com/Gun-Legislation-Law-Enforcement/articles/6183787-PoliceOnes-Gun-Control-Survey-11-key-lessons-from-officers-perspectives/
PoliceOne's Gun Control Survey: 11 key lessons from officers' perspectives
Never before has such a comprehensive survey of law enforcement officers opinions on gun control, gun violence, and gun rights been conducted
Top Line Takeaways
Breaking down the results, it's important to note that 70 percent of respondents are field-level law enforcers those who are face-to-face in the fight against violent crime on a daily basis not office-bound, non-sworn administrators or perpetually-campaigning elected officials.
1.) Virtually all respondents (95 percent) say that a federal ban on manufacture and sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would not reduce violent crime.
2.) The majority of respondents 71 percent say a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of some semi-automatics would have no effect on reducing violent crime. However, more than 20 percent say any ban would actually have a negative effect on reducing violent crime. Just over 7 percent took the opposite stance, saying they believe a ban would have a moderate to significant effect.
3.) About 85 percent of officers say the passage of the White Houses currently proposed legislation would have a zero or negative effect on their safety, with just over 10 percent saying it would have a moderate or significantly positive effect.
4.) Seventy percent of respondents say they have a favorable or very favorable opinion of some law enforcement leaders public statements that they would not enforce more restrictive gun laws in their jurisdictions. Similarly, more than 61 percent said they would refuse to enforce such laws if they themselves were Chief or Sheriff.
5.) More than 28 percent of officers say having more permissive concealed carry policies for civilians would help most in preventing large scale shootings in public, followed by more aggressive institutionalization for mentally ill persons (about 19 percent) and more armed guards/paid security personnel (about 15 percent).
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Never before has such a comprehensive survey of law enforcement officers opinions on gun control, gun violence, and gun rights been conducted
Top Line Takeaways
Breaking down the results, it's important to note that 70 percent of respondents are field-level law enforcers those who are face-to-face in the fight against violent crime on a daily basis not office-bound, non-sworn administrators or perpetually-campaigning elected officials.
1.) Virtually all respondents (95 percent) say that a federal ban on manufacture and sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would not reduce violent crime.
2.) The majority of respondents 71 percent say a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of some semi-automatics would have no effect on reducing violent crime. However, more than 20 percent say any ban would actually have a negative effect on reducing violent crime. Just over 7 percent took the opposite stance, saying they believe a ban would have a moderate to significant effect.
3.) About 85 percent of officers say the passage of the White Houses currently proposed legislation would have a zero or negative effect on their safety, with just over 10 percent saying it would have a moderate or significantly positive effect.
4.) Seventy percent of respondents say they have a favorable or very favorable opinion of some law enforcement leaders public statements that they would not enforce more restrictive gun laws in their jurisdictions. Similarly, more than 61 percent said they would refuse to enforce such laws if they themselves were Chief or Sheriff.
5.) More than 28 percent of officers say having more permissive concealed carry policies for civilians would help most in preventing large scale shootings in public, followed by more aggressive institutionalization for mentally ill persons (about 19 percent) and more armed guards/paid security personnel (about 15 percent).
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And remember now, Walsh has warned Obama that "real America" is coming after him.
Jitter65
Jul 2016
#3
Sadly, not many people are freaked out by the fatally shot police in Dallas, TX
aikoaiko
Jul 2016
#4
If the point of the second amendment is to be able to shoot at government employees
jberryhill
Jul 2016
#9
"...you don't get to decide when it is 'appropriate' for someone else to do so."
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#12
Not the way you gunners view self-defense or the odds of needing a gun in your pants.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#18
Fortunately the world doesn't have any requirement to live by your personal standards...
TipTok
Jul 2016
#19
Your personal prejudices, like all other personal prejudices, are immaterial.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#24
do you support the right of citizens to use arms to overthrow a tyrannical government?
KittyWampus
Jul 2016
#22
Maybe we don't want your version -- or other armed group's -- of what our government should be.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#28
I want a government where POC of color can exercise their rights without fear.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#32
Assuming that is why you arm up, there are more who don't want that and are willing to arm up.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#34
If Castile, McVeigh, Lanza, etc., didn't have that option, I think we'd all be better off.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#40
You're lumping Philando Castile in with Timothy McVeigh and Adam Lanza?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#42
Maybe so, but your support of more guns to stop police brutality is similarly deranged.
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#43
First, gain enough integrity to not put words into people's mouths then you're allowed to address me
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#45
Stop reading one word at a time while pointing. I said if people didn't carry guns we'd all be bette
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#60
People claim all sorts of things. That some people make claims that are wrong or that I do not
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#75
No this was about a political statement made by the other side, re "second amendment remedies"
MH1
Jul 2016
#46
I agree. It doesn't take much for a "good guy" with a gun to go off. Fight with spouse,
Hoyt
Jul 2016
#16
Go hunting for some pre-cogs so you can identify who is going to commit a crime..
TipTok
Jul 2016
#21
I know that in Pennsylvania, police organizations usually favor whatever meager gun control
MH1
Jul 2016
#49
This is a survey of police officers. I think Question #5 most closely, though not directly, answers
Nuclear Unicorn
Jul 2016
#54
yes, I have heard or Iraq. Is Iraq "all wars"? I never said all wars were justified.
frankieallen
Jul 2016
#84
The wild west had strict gun control in that you weren't allowed to have guns
Ohioblue22
Jul 2016
#20
Like most of this thread, it's using a broad brush to paint a picture with a thousand little flowers
Igel
Jul 2016
#71
Because the remedies are supposed to be for white people. Black peeps ain't supposed to be allowed
Hoppy
Jul 2016
#29
15% increase in cops death this yr. 71% murdered by whites. That is a significant increase.
seabeyond
Jul 2016
#56
Where was this anger when the 2 Las Vegas cops were killed by that couple who were Bundy Followers?
maryellen99
Jul 2016
#63
"Nobody batted an eye at Orlando or Sandy Hook or San Bernardino or Paris" Huh? Where is that true?
jmg257
Jul 2016
#78