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Thanks all, I was 99% sure, but I couldn't at work find anything from a quick googling to prove it. And yes it was a stupid debate, so I was irate enough to run here for a massive F*** you, you're dumb type of deal.
The State Patrol and most of the other state level LEO agencies use Speer Gold Dot. I've worked a few officer involved shootings in the recent past and the ammo used varies by agency. There is no state mandate for a particular firearm, ammunition or any other tool utilized by law enforcement in this state.
Why are you even having this debate?
Last edited by OneGuy67; 12-14-2012 at 11:02.
“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Andrew Jackson
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
Problem solved. Problem staying solved. For the Love of God delete this thread.
Ignoring the debate aspect, I found useful the responses from current and former LEO as to what different agencies carry. This info doesn't seem to be widely available.
The instructor at the CCW class I took stated it's a good idea to carry what local LE carries, as this could negate the possibility of prosecution saying in court you used "special man-killer ammo" if you are involved in a self-defense shooting.
"America is at that awkward stage: It's too late to work within the system, and too early to shoot the bastards."
-Claire Wolfe
"I got a shotgun, rifle, and a four-wheel drive, and a country boy can survive."
-Hank Williams Jr.
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I've also seen the flip side to that coin. Sir is it true that you researched what ammunition is carried by local law enforcement agencies and carried that same ammunition for your personal protection? Don't you think that's unnecessary? Perhaps you were attempting to be like local law enforcement and engaging in situations that you shouldn't have, when in fact you should have just called the Police and let them handle the situation. Defense attorneys will say anything. There is no winning. Either way you will look like the bad guy.Originally Posted by Teufelhund
Good point, and I agree. Best to practice avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation at all times and not end up in the court room if you can avoid it.
"America is at that awkward stage: It's too late to work within the system, and too early to shoot the bastards."
-Claire Wolfe
"I got a shotgun, rifle, and a four-wheel drive, and a country boy can survive."
-Hank Williams Jr.
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Bottom line. Depends on the Dept. Should be enough said!
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