91% of 15,000 law enforcers in USA support the concealed carry of firearms by civilians

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Date: Wed, April 10, 2013 1:17 pm
From: "Dennis R. Young"
Subject: 91% of 15,000 law enforcers in USA support the concealed ...

...carry of firearms by civilians


Police Gun Control Survey: Are legally-armed citizens the best solution to
gun violence?
When it comes to reducing gun violence in America, nobody else in the
country has anything close to the experience-based perspective from which
cops can speak
http://www.policeone.com/Gun-Legislation-Law-Enforcement/articles/6186552-PoliceOne-Gun-Control-Survey-Are-legally-armed-citizens-the-best-solution-to-gun-violence/

PoliceOne has scored a major scoop in police journalism by conducting a
survey of more than 15,000 law enforcers regarding their thoughts on gun
control in America. These men and women - most of whom actually work the
street - have a front row seat to see gun violence in America. They put
their lives at risk when they do their jobs, actually coming face-to-face
with violent encounters involving firearms.

And when it comes to finding ways to reduce gun violence and large scale
shootings, most cops say a federal ban on so-called "assault weapons" isn't
the answer. More than 91 percent of respondents say it would either have no
effect or a negative effect in reducing violent crime. This is an
overwhelming response by those whose job it is to actually deal with this
issue on the front lines.

Instead, it is interesting to note that armed citizens show up frequently as
a deciding factor in reducing the carnage from a mass murder situation;
proactive choices dominate over gun and magazine restrictions and bans. More
than 91 percent of respondents support the concealed carry of firearms by
civilians who have not been convicted of a felony and/or not been deemed
psychologically/medically incapable.

A full 86 percent feel that casualties would have been reduced or avoided in
recent tragedies like Newtown and Aurora if a legally-armed citizen was
present (casualties reduced: 80 percent; avoided altogether: 60 percent).
For those who chose the option of casualties being avoided altogether, I
took this to mean the deterrent effect of a show of force prior to an event
would stop a potential predator from carrying out his murderous intent in
the first place. What checks the sociopath from completing his act is fear.
Fear of the unknown or known gun carrier who is going to punch his ticket to
hell right then and right there. This has an immediate effect on reducing
violent criminal activity.

Cops on the street know the value of officer presence and being ready to go.
Criminals see it too, and stay in check. I know from my own street
experience how being in shape, being well prepared along with a sharp
uniform appearance kept things from escalating time and time again. More
than 81 percent of respondents were in favor of arming teachers and school
administrators if they were properly trained and vetted or at least
proficient. Yet, with a few notable exceptions, most teachers and school
officials are opposed to this measure. Overcoming this kind of resistance
will be a major roadblock to making our schools safer.

In addition, the survey asked, "On a scale of one to five - one being low
and five being high - how important do you think legally-armed citizens are
to reducing crime rates overall?" Three quarters of you (75 percent)
answered either four or five, with more than 50 percent answering five. What
would help most in preventing large scale shootings in public? The most
popular answer among respondents - at 29 percent - was "more permissive
concealed carry policies for civilians," while 20 percent choose
"more-aggressive institutionalization for mentally ill persons." More armed
guards/paid security personnel (16 percent) and improved background
screening to determine mental wellness of gun purchasers (14 percent) were
the other two preventative measures most selected in the poll.

Clearly we have a majority of our gun carrying, member officers who feel
that armed citizens are an asset in reducing violent crime and not a
liability. This will be refreshing news for armed citizens who wonder about
police attitudes in general on concealed carry. From all ranks, from
Sheriffs and Chiefs on down, the vast majority (95 percent) say a federal
ban on the manufacture and sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than
10 rounds would not reduce violent crime.

This is in sharp contrast to my own home state of Colorado, where the
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police stood in support of the magazine
ban and other restrictions while many Sheriffs bluntly said in the press
that they would not enforce any bans on magazines or so called assault
weapons. I will allow myself one personal observation. If you want to disarm
yourself, that is your choice. The following quote is a favorite of mine and
something to keep in mind when you make that choice. "Sheep don't tell
wolves what's for dinner."

About the author: Ron Avery is President and Director of Training for The
Practical Shooting Academy, Inc. and Executive Director of the non-profit,
Rocky Mountain Tactical Institute - both training institutions dedicated to
professional firearms and tactics courses, higher police standards and
training and use of force research. Train with Ron Avery. Visit his Course
Calendar. Ron is a former police officer with many years of street
experience, which he brings into the training environment. He is
internationally recognized as a researcher, firearms trainer and world class
shooter. His training methodology is currently being used by hundreds of
agencies and thousands of individuals across the US and internationally. Ron
has worked as a consultant and trainer for top level federal agencies,
special operations military from all branches of the armed forces and law
enforcement agencies across the US. He is a weapons and tactics trainer for
handgun, carbine, select fire, precision rifle and shotgun, as well as
advanced instructor schools, defensive tactics, team skills and tactics, low
light tactics, arrest and control and officer survival. Contact Ron Avery

Related Articles:
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Related Resource:
PoliceOne's 2013 Gun Policy & Law Enforcement Survey Results: Executive
Summary

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Ok, but is this link
(http://www.policeone.com/Gun-Legislation-Law-Enforcement/articles/6186552-PoliceOne-Gun-Control-Survey-Are-legally-armed-citizens-the-best-solution-to-gun-violence/),
just another police propaganda to win the hearts of GOA and therefore
indemnify themselves from the anti-gun rulings from
legislators.........maybe, maybe not?

Bob

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