Quote Originally Posted by mtnrider View Post
While I think this is great for all the LE that are against us but what about the ones that are with us? We have a lot of Sheriffs here in Colorado that are behind protecting our second amendment rights but now they are going to be punished. What message are we really sending here?

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Police officers and sheriff's deputies are civilians just like any other non-military person. They happen to have a job that requires they go out and look for the troublemakers in society. They need personal equipment that helps them do the job and that helps to ensure their safety.

Through no fault of their own average citizens are often sought out by those same troublemakers. I think Larue recognizes they need the same level of protection as the law enforcement officer. As a matter of fact, they may need a greater degree of protection because they don't have all the options (ie: backup, etc...) as the LE officer when dealing with the threats posed by the troublemakers.

This isn't about being "with us" or against us. This is about equality and doing what's right. And Larue did what's right.