Carry permit. Would traffic stop make police be more cautious? yea or nay?

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I was referring to more of the likes of Edward R. Murrow etc...These days the tabloids are just as if not more credible than major market fish wraps...when TV became relevant I preferred the Huntley-Brinkley Report over Walter... To say most LEOs are not educated beyond high school is inaccurate IMO...most larger departments require some advanced classroom education (i.e. college) not necessarily a full degree but I think you would be surprised on how many recruits do have bachelor degrees though...Something else to note on the topic is many departments have relaxed their qualifications to eliminate previous uses of marihuana etc. as a non hire check mark...

As of July 1, 2018, marijuana will be legal in Canada, so that will no longer be a factor in selecting cops.

 

[ovrszd]

I guess I should have kept my mouth closed. Believe what you want... my intention was not to get into a pissing contest. I worked several years on systems separation quite awhile back when airplane hijacking became a 'thing'. Boeing became an expert and changed their design philosophy, helped create new FAA rules, and El Al was a pioneer in the airline world in this matter.

I've thought several times I "should have kept my mouth closed" in this thread. Thanks for your input!!!

 

[ovrszd]

Very much agree. While I would never tie a LEO'S arm by making him carry a revolver, I certainly think s/he might practice a bit more knowing s/he had 6 + a couple speedloaders.

For personal carry as a civilian in Florida, I'm relegated to a small frame auto. If I had choice of what to carry, and no restrictions in space or covering ( IE, on hip ). I'd for sure be carrying my 6" bbl 357 python, and have no insecurity over limited ammo capacity. I figure after the first 4-5 "volunteers" hit the express checkout aisle, that the line might go look for an easier 'register'.

That was my philosophy in carrying a .45 versus 9mm. Even if it misses you, the sound of that pumpkin going by will adjust your intent.

 

[ovrszd]

As of July 1, 2018, marijuana will be legal in Canada, so that will no longer be a factor in selecting cops.

I hadn't heard that. Friend of mine has relatives in Canada. 30 years ago it was legal for them to grow personal use if my memory serves me right. Surprised it took this long to go completely legal.

 

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I hadn't heard that. Friend of mine has relatives in Canada. 30 years ago it was legal for them to grow personal use if my memory serves me right. Surprised it took this long to go completely legal.

It was never legal to smoke, grow, or even possess marijuana in Canada. All the way back to 1923 when it was first criminalized.

 

[k0ua]

Carry permit. Would traffic stop make police be more cautious? yea or nay?

Original subject of the thread

Nope. Because a good police officer considers in every car stop that all persons are armed. Every car stop is dangerous until it isn't.

 

[ovrszd]

It was never legal to smoke, grow, or even possess marijuana in Canada. All the way back to 1923 when it was first criminalized.

OH WOW,,,, those relatives were underground then. They grew for personal use and claimed it was legal.

 

[ovrszd]

Nope. Because a good police officer considers in every car stop that all persons are armed. Every car stop is dangerous until it isn't.

As they should based on our society today.

 

[Deere Dude]

That was my philosophy in carrying a .45 versus 9mm. Even if it misses you, the sound of that pumpkin going by will adjust your intent.

I carry a 9mm over my 1911 and I still have a hard time keeping my pants up even with the belt cranked tight. Besides, I can't hit crap with my 45.

 

[ovrszd]

I carry a 9mm over my 1911 and I still have a hard time keeping my pants up even with the belt cranked tight. Besides, I can't hit crap with my 45.

Yep, 9mm is more accurate at distance. My uses of the 1911 were much closer range.