David W. Gay
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The Criminal is to Blame
I'm with Jammer on this one - unless the gun was in plan view, and the article states it wasn't, it is hypocritical of us to blame the victim for this crime, despite the fact the victim is, himself, a hypocrit.
I do not think it is unreasonalbe to leave a firearm secured, and out of sight, in a locked vehicle. I have to do it on a regular basis do to the nature of carry laws. I am not going to leave my gun at home every time I go out simply because I might go somewhere where CC is not allowed. That would pretty much be every day. Instead, I secure my firearm, out of sight, in my vehicle.
Now, on another note, the article states that it is unknown whether or not the thief knew the car was a police vehicle. Come on, it was a Crown Vic, of course the thief knew it was police car! As Mr. Roberts pointed out, "...even plain cop cars aren't exactly subtle.". At least, every time I see one, marked or not, that's what I assume. And I slow down if necessary.
In any case - Carry On!
I'm with Jammer on this one - unless the gun was in plan view, and the article states it wasn't, it is hypocritical of us to blame the victim for this crime, despite the fact the victim is, himself, a hypocrit.
I do not think it is unreasonalbe to leave a firearm secured, and out of sight, in a locked vehicle. I have to do it on a regular basis do to the nature of carry laws. I am not going to leave my gun at home every time I go out simply because I might go somewhere where CC is not allowed. That would pretty much be every day. Instead, I secure my firearm, out of sight, in my vehicle.
Now, on another note, the article states that it is unknown whether or not the thief knew the car was a police vehicle. Come on, it was a Crown Vic, of course the thief knew it was police car! As Mr. Roberts pointed out, "...even plain cop cars aren't exactly subtle.". At least, every time I see one, marked or not, that's what I assume. And I slow down if necessary.
In any case - Carry On!