I wonder if I'm one of them. I made a comment about not rushing head-first into making a decision to utterly disobey an LEO who is there to confiscate your firearm if you're out in the streets in the wake of a disaster, regardless of what's constitutional or what you think your rights are or what the law is. I didn't rule out doing it, either, since if it were the only option left to me, I'd do it, too. I wanted to let people know that when given an order like that, sure some cops will comply, and then some cops will turn in their badge and walk away. But for those that do show up and are there to execute an order like that, people need to be aware of the stand-offish situation you'd create. And rather than dub these officers of the law as servants of tyranny or jack booted thugs, there should be some level headed understanding that maybe they just don't want to be caught in the middle and pick the most convenient side, that of which is their job and career. Doesn't make them sheep or any less of a man, it's just that their priorities are different and not necessarily your priorities as well.
It's not to argue what constitutes values either, since they differ here in America, which is another inalienable right we all have. If I was in a situation where I was all alone, and out numbered, and was kindly and procedurally informed that my weapon must be confiscated, you bet your ass I'd comply. I may not like it, and I may object to them by asking, "Well what can I use to defend myself now?" But I'd ultimately submit, and probably look for a good stick/pipe or something to use instead. Some of you might respond differently, and for different reasons, but that's your right. Some of you might stand off completely with them, and create a tense situation. On the flipside, some of the cops may realize that it's too much trouble to deal with than to fight with you, and that's a perfectly acceptable scenario. Tons of variables here. Does this make me not a supporter of the 2nd Amendment?
But folks wanted to pin me as a liberal, naysaying, gun-grabbing supporter for making this point, so it's all gravy.
I can't respond to the poll, so I'll respond with this:
If I was an LEO, I'd turn in my badge and gun. If I was given the choice of comprimising what the constitution says we, as Americans, have a right to, versus losing my job, I would choose to walk away and lose my job, or even in some cases turn a blind eye. That is something I can help. It wouldn't even be a choice to me.
As a citizen, it's a different issue. Each of us has a different level of integrity. Each of us can only risk so much of our pride and our beliefs. I refuse to risk my safety or my legal standing for the sake of making a point to the police. To others, however, it's a raging fire in their hearts that they'd be first to jump in line for. If I was in that situation where I was in a neighborhood and had to watch out for my neighbor, damn right I'd be there with my M4 on watch. If police came and wanted to confiscate my weapon, I'd surrender it. And I'd lie about it being my only weapon, and go get the AK and be right back out there when they leave. I wouldn't fight with the police, even if what they were doing is illegal. I wouldn't stand off with them and definitely wouldn't instigate a shoot out with them based on the 2nd Amendment.
If that ostricises me here yet again, good. I'm ready to defend myself.
I may sieze weapons of citizens I am holding for interrogation, until they are released, if I think it's in the best interest of my safety.
