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Lurks Often

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11. Trying to go to the bathroom

Reply to trailmonkee (Original post)

Wed Aug 29, 2012, 09:24 PM

Aug 2012

with a handgun in a holster on the right or left hip is awkward when standing and even more difficult when seated.

It doesn't excuse the agent leaving the gun in the bathroom, but I strongly doubt that he/she was in the bath in a reckless manner (other then leaving it there I mean).

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Secret Service agent leaves gun on Romney's plane [View all] trailmonkee Aug 2012 OP

I would have kept it... rfranklin Aug 2012 #1

probably not a good idea.... trailmonkee Aug 2012 #2

as would I flobee1 Aug 2012 #5

Poor agent railsback Aug 2012 #3

Depending on where and how it is holstered, you might need to remove it AtheistCrusader Aug 2012 #4

And probably a dummy cord.... Aviation Pro Aug 2012 #6

maybe hes training PatrynXX Aug 2012 #9

I would not be surprised if the owner of that weapon has her walking papers already. MADem Aug 2012 #13

OOPS! nahant Aug 2012 #7

Maybe he was polishing it Renew Deal Aug 2012 #8

Maybe SHE was polishing it. The agent was not male. MADem Aug 2012 #14

Double secret probation for them. bluedigger Aug 2012 #10

Trying to go to the bathroom Lurks Often Aug 2012 #11

Oops.......the jobs not over until the paper work is complete... Historic NY Aug 2012 #12

There are times when I've used a public restroom ... Kennah Aug 2012 #15

Perhaps I am a bit twisted ... Kennah Aug 2012 #16

The way Republicans love guns, you would think they would be all over the plane Doug.Goodall Aug 2012 #17

Bored. truthisfreedom Aug 2012 #18