i would have told him in no uncertain terms that doing something that stupid could get him killed!
roflmfao!!!!
Yeah, Riiiiiiight!
i would have told him in no uncertain terms that doing something that stupid could get him killed!
Police officers get WAY to much credit. Has anyone every taken a look at "what it takes" to be an officer? if not:
Mimimum Age:
Must be at least 20 years and 6 months at time of written examination (contact a recruiter for minimum age exception).
Maximum Age:
Must not have reached 45 years of age at time of appointment to the Police Academy.
Education:
High School Diploma or
G.E.D. plus 12 college hours.
(Academic records must reflect a minimum overall grade point average of "C" of its numerical equivalent.)
Military Service:
Must have an Honorable Discharge.*
(Uncharacterized and Entry-Level discharges may be accepted and will be assessed on an individual basis.)
Citizenship:
Must be a United States Citizen at the time of application.
All applications are screened to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements and qualifies for further consideration.
Entrance Examination: At the time of application, cleared applicants will receive an entry letter listing the date, time, and place of the written examination as required by the Fire and Police Civil Service Commission, along with other pertinent information.
And now for the physical:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/PDF/R_FitnessTips.pdf
Don't get me wrong. I think we need police, and other LEO's for that matter. I just feel the qualifications should be a little higher. The problem with our country is now anyone can do or be anything. *sigh*
I still get very watchful anytime I see an LEO handling a weapon anywhere I am around. Some of them are gun people but most of them are not. This is the reason almost every police dept has a gun clearing barrel outside the officers entrance at departments today.
HOW DARE YOU?????
LEO's are given the authority by the state to put any person in deadly risk for any reason. They know far better than you!
Most of the posts seem to much more thought-out than the flying-off-the-handle remarks that you've made.... and afterall, you did start this line of discussion.Is this cop bashing really necessary?
Their two hours of hit or miss training makes them far more qualified than your constant practice and familiarity!
Their two hours of hit or miss training makes them far more qualified than your constant practice and familiarity!
This doesn't even make sense.
Claude Clay said:"Ahhhh Officer---do you have any idea what you just did to my blood pressure pointing that shotgun at me?"
Would I gripe at a cop about poor muzzle control?
As agents of the STATE, LEO's ARE NOT our FRIEND. I avoid them like the plague. In the 3 instances I have had to deal with one in the last 40 years it's been yes sir, no sir, what ever you say sir. Safer that way - those guys can ruin your life in a matter of minutes.
So - I guess - the answer would be - NO!
Our club has similar rules in place. In fact, everyone has to take a safety class before joining. Cops, military, does not matter.I'm a range officer at my club. We have STRICT safety rules for the range. It doesn't matter who you are. You obey the range rules or you find some place else to shoot.