“Every single one of our officers now has an M4 platform system which is comparable to the AR 15 and the necessary rounds to make sure that we’re going to be successful eliminating this threat,” said Tony.
The sheriff said for real impact, the laws need to be changed.
“I’ve heard this narrative for years now that, well, the AR 15 is a sport weapon, it’s a match weapon, you can use it for all of these things. No, it’s a combat ready weapon designed to destroy,” he said. [More]
You’re coming through loud and clear, sheriff…
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” ‘No, it’s a combat ready weapon designed to destroy,’ he said. ”
If so, why do we let cops, whos’ mission is to prevent crime, make arrests, and collect evidence, have them? When did our police assume the role of executioners?
““I’ve heard this narrative for years now that, well, the AR 15 is a sport weapon, it’s a match weapon, you can use it for all of these things. No, it’s a combat ready weapon designed to destroy,” he said. ”
I have observed the same for sporting goods such as baseball bats and golf clubs misapplied to human skulls.
The last people who should be lecturing anybody on how to handle school shootings are Broward County sheriff’s office.
Well, if there’s one department anywhere that knows about defending schools it’s the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Just ask the parents of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas students.
David, congratulations on your new site.