IRS agent killed during training.

[3beansalad]

I saw this article and immediately thought of the the ATF pic that was shared recently. Many are worried about the weaponization of federal agencies, with good reason!

"PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - A special agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is dead after being accidentally shot by another IRS agent during a training exercise Thursday at a federal gun range in Phoenix, officials confirmed. On Friday, IRS officials identified the victim as 47-year-old Patrick Bauer, a longtime Arizona resident. He was a retired master sergeant with the Arizona Air National Guard and served with the 161st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, the National Guard said in an email. He served for more than 20 years, completing multiple state missions and overseas deployments. ?Our hearts go out to MSgt Bauer?s family, friends and all those who had the privilege to work with him. His service to the state and nation will forever be remembered,? Maj. Gen. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Arizona National Guard Adjutant General, said in a written statement. Bauer is survived by his wife and four kids." (https://www.azfamily.com/2023/08/17/irs-agent-accidentally-shot-killed-by-fellow-agent-during-training-phoenix-gun-range/)

The ATF pic, as a reminder of the 4 Primary Rules of Firearm Safety. (Unrelated to story linked above.)

[BPTactical]

What the fuck does the IRS need with a Schmeisser MP40?

Oh and my field of fucks to give lies barren.

[BladesNBarrels]

The history of the IRS Special Agents goes back to July 1, 1919, as law enforcement officers

Current Job Description explains their purpose

Criminal Investigation (CI) is the law enforcement branch of the IRS. Our mission is to serve the American public by investigating potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code, and related financial crimes, in a manner that fosters confidence in the tax system and compliance with the law.

As a Special Agent you will combine your accounting skills with law enforcement skills to investigate financial crimes. Special Agents are duly sworn law enforcement officers who are trained to "follow the money." No matter what the source, all income earned, both legal and illegal, has the potential of becoming involved in crimes which fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the IRS Criminal Investigation. Because of the expertise required to conduct these complex financial investigations, IRS Special Agents are considered the premier financial investigators for the Federal government.

Major Duties

Adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially in maintaining honesty and integrity.
Work a minimum of 50 hours per week, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
Maintain a level of fitness necessary to effectively respond to life-threatening situations on the job.
Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execution of search warrants, and other dangerous assignments.
Carry a firearm; must be prepared to protect him/herself or others from physical attacks at any time and without warning and use firearms in life-threatening situations; must be willing to use force up to and including the use of deadly force.

[flogger]

Thoughts to the family of the fallen. Just the thought of the synonym 'IRS' is alarming to many of us.
Without getting into the history and current need/ramping-up of the IRS, it's sad to hear of a loss of a member, especially from an accident. Sounds like a decent guy.

On the other hand, the job requirements remind me of the movie "The Accountant". Not what you really picture of an IRS Accounting Agent.

Do they/we really need armed agents trained in 'next level' weapons? It sounds like that is the plan, lots of tax changes coming up and someone needs to enforce them.

[MED]

All I got to say is read up on how the Gestapo was formed in the 30s. Weaponizing federal police agencies is here and being used. The latest punish Musk by going after SpaceX for dismantling one of their propaganda machines. I have no sympathy for a person who would join the 80k whatever armed IRS agent BS.

[earplug]

Defund

[glock74]

The ATF people in that photo need to be retrained about gun safety.Keep guns pointed away from you, down range not at you.

[BPTactical]

The ATF people in that photo need to be retrained about gun safety.Keep guns pointed away from you, down range not at you.

No, let them keep doing it the way they are….

[Madusa]

Looks like they have a Thompson 1928. They need more nylon.

[Brass]

What the hell is that gun with the neon green lower?

This photo should be titled "Taxpayer dollars working hard for YOU!"