Quote Originally Posted by FromMyColdDeadHand View Post
I totally understand that line of reasoning about not engaging. The reality might be a little harder. I know undercover cops get shot by uniformed officers. But in this day of CCW, at least for now, Cops have to realize that these are complex situations. Someone without a uniform but with a gun May not necessarily be a bad guy.
No...armed citizens, and the public in general, have to realize these are complex situations. The police are tasked with dealing with this sort of problem. It's their job. Armed citizens are not. If you're getting a permit because you think you're going to "assist" the police and stop crime, you need to rethink your motives.

And I'm all for people carrying guns. I just want them to put their brain in gear before putting their gun in gear.