Hypnogator
Member
Ok, it's been two years now since President Bush signed H.R.218: The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 into law. Despite the predictions of the anti-gunners and some large municipal law enforcement administrators, I'm not aware of any actual instances in which an off-duty or retired officer carrying under provisions of this law was injured or killed by an on-duty officer, or in which an off-duty or retired officer killed or injured an innocent person. Neither am I aware of any actual instances in which an off-duty or retired officer used his or her weapon to prevent a crime or apprehend a criminal. Certainly some must have occurred.
Because arguments against off-duty or retired officers carrying concealed firearms are exactly the same as the arguments against all citizens having the right to carry concealed, it seems to me that data showing a lack of "unfortunate" incidents would be useful in refuting the usual "blood will run in the streets" objections to citizen carry, whether or not we can document instances of direct benefits.
Soooo, I turn to the eyes and ears of TFL members for help. I would greatly appreciate any members posting incidents they have heard of where an officer carrying under H.R.218 has (1) used his or her weapon to stop a crime or capture a criminal, or (2) has been killed or injured by an on-duty officer, or has killed or injured an innocent person. If possible, include the location of documentation for the incident you're reporting.
I'll use the data to support an effort to have Congress expand the provisions of H.R.218, with an eye towards the establishment of a national CCW reciprocity law.
All info appreciated.
Because arguments against off-duty or retired officers carrying concealed firearms are exactly the same as the arguments against all citizens having the right to carry concealed, it seems to me that data showing a lack of "unfortunate" incidents would be useful in refuting the usual "blood will run in the streets" objections to citizen carry, whether or not we can document instances of direct benefits.
Soooo, I turn to the eyes and ears of TFL members for help. I would greatly appreciate any members posting incidents they have heard of where an officer carrying under H.R.218 has (1) used his or her weapon to stop a crime or capture a criminal, or (2) has been killed or injured by an on-duty officer, or has killed or injured an innocent person. If possible, include the location of documentation for the incident you're reporting.
I'll use the data to support an effort to have Congress expand the provisions of H.R.218, with an eye towards the establishment of a national CCW reciprocity law.
All info appreciated.