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April 8th, 2013, 10:15 PM #1
91 percent of cops support concealed carry by civilians
http://www.policeone.com/police/prod...trol-Policies/
91 percent support the concealed carry of firearms by civilians who have not been convicted of a felony and/or have not been deemed psychologically incapable
SAN FRANCISCO – PoliceOne.com, the leading online resource for law enforcement, today released findings from a national survey of police professionals that provide insight into the opinions of American law enforcement regarding gun control policies and the root causes of and potential solutions to gun crime in the United States.
The survey, which was conducted in early March 2013, received 15,000 responses from law enforcement professionals. It found that the overall attitude of law enforcement is strongly anti-gun legislation and pro-gun rights, with the belief that an armed citizenry is effective in stopping crime. Response percentages varied only slightly when analyzed by rank and department size. Among the results:
86 percent feel the currently proposed legislation would have no effect or a negative effect on improving officer safety
Similarly, 92 percent feel that banning semi-automatic firearms, or “assault weapons,” would have no effect or a negative effect on reducing violent crime
Demonstrating the opinion that the best way to combat gun crime is through harsher punishment, 91 percent said the use of a firearm while perpetrating a crime should lead to a stiff, mandatory sentence with no plea bargains. Likewise, 59 percent believe increasing punishment severity for unlicensed dealers would reduce crime
Respondents were more split on background checks, with 31 percent agreeing that mental health background checks in all gun sales would help reduce mass shootings, while 45 percent disagreed
71 percent support law enforcement leaders who have publicly refused to enforce more restrictive gun laws within their jurisdictions
82 percent believe gun buyback or turn-in programs are ineffective in reducing the level of gun violence
91 percent support the concealed carry of firearms by civilians who have not been convicted of a felony and/or have not been deemed psychologically incapable
Likewise, 80 percent feel that legally-armed citizens would likely have reduced the number of casualties in recent mass shooting incidents
38 percent believe the biggest cause of gun violence in the United States is the “decline in parenting and family values”. This was trailed by “overly lax parole and short sentencing standards” at 15 percent and “pop culture influence” (eg. violent movies and video games) at 14 percent
The survey was promoted by PoliceOne exclusively to its 400,000 registered members, comprised of individually-verified law enforcement professionals. Only current, former or retired law enforcement personnel were eligible to participate in the survey.
Respondents comprised a variety of ranks from departments of all sizes, with the majority representing departments of greater than 500 officers. Of those who took the survey, 80 percent were current law enforcement officers and 20 percent were former/retired law enforcement.
“This survey captures the perspective of an audience that has an intimate professional connection to gun policies in our country, yet is rarely heard from as a group in discussions on the issue,” said Alex Ford, CEO of the Praetorian Group, PoliceOne’s parent company. “Our standing as the leading online community in the law enforcement market enabled us to gather what we feel is the most meaningful sampling of police attitudes about gun control ever compiled. There is clearly a wide range of opinions regarding this issue nationwide and we believe it’s important for our audience’s voice to be heard.”
The full survey results can be viewed at www.policeone.com/police-gun-survey.
No way..Last edited by Storm88000; April 9th, 2013 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Fixed spelling in title
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April 8th, 2013, 10:17 PM #2
Re: 91 percent of copy support concealed carry by civilians
Every cop I know supports CCW.
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April 8th, 2013, 10:23 PM #3
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April 8th, 2013, 10:51 PM #4
Re: 91 percent of copy support concealed carry by civilians
I have known hundreds of LEOs over the years and I have found that number should be higher. 95% +. It is the politically appointed admins that tow the line on disarming the Citizens.
Be safe (and stay clear of the 5%).
Scott
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April 8th, 2013, 10:57 PM #5
Re: 91 percent of copy support concealed carry by civilians
So far, 100% of the cops who have seen me open carrying have approved, and this question was for CC, so, yeah I find it believable.
While many claim to support the right, precious few support the practice.
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April 8th, 2013, 11:05 PM #6
Re: 91 percent of cops support concealed carry by civilians
I find it believable. Every LEO that I have had contact with has been supportive. It has been the nanny's that have a problem with it.
Brian - US Navy Retired - If you aren't having fun doing it, find something else to do.
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April 9th, 2013, 04:26 AM #7Super Member
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Re: 91 percent of cops support concealed carry by civilians
Being in Law Enforcement, I am 100% for concealed - or open - carry by the general public. The more good guys with guns, the safer we all are.
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April 9th, 2013, 04:40 AM #8Banned
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Re: 91 percent of cops support concealed carry by civilians
Boy that 9% sure causes a lot of grief for those of us who do carry.
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April 9th, 2013, 06:53 AM #9
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