Charlie Mitchener followed the law. He has trained at Front Site and with Tactical Response and continues to regularly visit the range. Yet, "In an instant, I am in handcuffs (at 61 years old, this was a first), and there were no bad guys in handcuffs with me, just the guy who thought he was doing things correctly," he writes. [More]Cowardice under color of authority endangers us all. Why would we pay for that?
The official excuse appears to be the "Only One" was kind of new. Which I guess is a polite way of saying "incompetent" without admitting to anything...?
Another reason why "freedom to carry" must become the norm...
[Via Mike Vanderboegh]
Which is why I teach my boys never to talk to cops, teachers, anybody, about anything they know. Ever. Nice to see this skirt with a badge could make herself so comfortable. One day...........
ReplyDeleteAfter what one has learned from every practical example over the years one can wonder why anyone would ever voluntarily call the police.
ReplyDeletewhy tell them anything on private property. Here, you don't even have to tell them on public property if you are carrying.
ReplyDeleteWhen did the perceived safety of the servant become paramount?
ReplyDeleteMaybe the "lady cop" thought there
ReplyDeletemight be mice around. It's well known that some "lady cops" are skeert of mice.
jselvy said...
ReplyDeleteWhen did the perceived safety of the servant become paramount?
When police departments started actively recruiting cowards and sociopaths. Cowardly sociopaths being considered a real bonus. Those people will obey any order that allows them to abuse with immunity. They have become highly valued for that very reason. Hence the disappearance of the traditional peace officer from the ranks.