Thread: Why frontline cops should be armed

Originally Posted by Savage1

Absolutely, but the select group of people has been through no end of vetting, trained in the use of firearms, law surrounding firearms and have had their decision making tested under pressure. This select group is the group that is called to go into dangerous situations and deal with some of the most dangerous people on a regular basis, at a moments notice and on the offenders territory. This group is also under constant scrutiny and are readily hung out to dry when they do wrong.

Select group, absolutely, general public, don't know.

Firearms license holders are a select group with all the attributes you describe. Nobody is arguing that the non FAL general public should be allowed concealed carry.