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California 2nd Amend. Political Discussion & Activism Discuss gun rights activism and 2A related political topics here. All advice given is NOT legal counsel. |
View Poll Results: Would you arrest a non felon for carrying a gun who has no permission slip? | |||
Yes, the law's the law. I am Judge Dredd! | 32 | 39.02% | |
No, as long as they have no "history" and are cool with me, they can be on there marry way. | 50 | 60.98% | |
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Question for CalGun LEO's
OK, so this topic and question is a result from another thread but I wanted to expand on it.
Bearing the current political shenanigans and out right civil liberty violations how do you stand on the average honest person carrying a gun? You can explain your answer if you wish but I will have a anonymous vote. EDIT. Let's keep cop bashing out of this. I don't want to see anyone attack LEO's for there answer. Now you can argue with rational logic but please no "He's a poo poo head..." kind of answers.
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1. would you support removing all LEOs exemptions from CA firearms law? 2. would you be willing to participate in a video tapping speaking out against 2A restrictions in uniform?
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To the all the LEO who say that they support law abiding responsible gun ownership I have a question.
The laws that our legislature is on the verge of passing are blatantly unconstitutional, you know it, and I know it. They are set to classify every single semi auto as an AW. They are set to seize legally owned magazines, they are set to require permits to purchase ammo. So here is the question. If you believe in the Second will you enforce those laws. Will you seize an unregistered AW from an otherwise law abiding citizen? I'm not talking about going door to door. I'm talking about the guy you pull over for a busted tail light. He has a semi auto that has been classified as an AW, and a couple 20 or 30 round mags. Lets say it's a Mini-14. The AW registration has passed, and he either didn't know, or chose not to comply. It isn't loaded, it's even in a gun case. How about CCW without a permit? Saying you support "law abiding gun owners" isn't going to fly for much longer. Are you going to follow the Constitution, or the BS laws that they are trying to pass. Now I know that it isn't law yet. I know that the registration period has not passed, but there'd is a good chance the laws will pass. You will at some point be tasked with enforcing (even more) blatantly unconstitutional laws. What's it going to be? |
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Or maybe he's asking a public servant, paid by the PEOPLE with our tax dollars whether thy are going to uphold their oath to protect the ultimate law of the land as they are sworn to do instead of violating that law to serve the interests of a politician not in permanent office. As their employers, we have a right to know if our employees are willing to do their job.
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Although, I do wonder how many LEO's see private citizens who wish to or already do carry as "gun nuts"? This was recently stated by an Alameda County Deputy after a safety meeting regarding a robbery incident with public employees at a job site. It felt a little off-putting.
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You guys really need to get over this mentality. You are not their boss and you do not pay their salary. Just because you own stock in a company, does not mean you can control what the the board does with the money or how it makes policy and enforce it. All you have is the power to vote and the legal system, thats it!! Its the same thing with local politics. |
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The real question should be whether these officers will use their union to start putting pressure on their PD to oppose these laws, or to work with their CLEO to agree that such-and-such law should be as loosely enforced as possible as a matter of policy... at least until things inevitably get straightened out in court.
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A constitutional government requires both the consent of the governed and the understanding that the framework that we all live under (in this case the Constitution) means what it says it means and that all parties are bound to it regardless of their own personal likes or dislikes. It requires an acknowledgement that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land in such cases as the 2nd Amendment and provides mechanisms for amendment if you don't like it. If you don't believe me, read the arguments of the founding fathers - I'm pretty sure they knew what they intended. Additionally, if they are not accountable to us, then who are they accountable to? That's part of the problem with the trust relationship between "LEO" and "civilians" today - people believe that peace officers are never held to account to the people for their actions, and in a number of cases, like the Dorner shootings, I would argue that they appear to be correct- any other group of people would have been sent up for attempted murder, no excuses, including real soldiers. Yes the job is hard and thankless and at times dangerous - but you know those risks when you take them and law enforcement should be willing to be held to the same standard and be accountable to the people. Last edited by ironpegasus; 09-03-2013 at 7:54 AM.. Reason: Adding |
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Are you going to sit there on the keyboard and try to convince the forum that the founding fathers didn't have differing of opinions/interpretations? |
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Now im not saying that LEO will enforce every law that comes down the pike but i believe that so LEO will see these laws for what they are blantantly stupid and will have zero impact on real criminals and not the guy or gal shooting at the range. Remember acting like an idiot can bring unwanted attention.
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I don't necessarily expect an answer, I do expect them to think about it. Do you honor your oath or bow to the will of the totalitarian statists? It's an important decision that requires soul searching, and I expect some deep thought on the issue. Of course there will be those that follow unconstitutional laws. They aren't worth a damn in my opinion.
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Until a court has deemed a law "unconstitutional" it isn't. That's why we have the judicial branch of government. |
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They're not public servants; they work for the state and do it's bidding. |
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So, were the officers who enforced Jim Crow laws right or wrong?
We seem to be getting awfully close to the "just following orders" defense here. Why even have officers bother swearing to uphold the constitution if they can't figure out what it says? |
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Since the 2A is non existent in the CA constitution but still bound by Heller, and since the laws of the state have not met much scrutiny in SCOTUS, and COPS are generally NOT Constitutional Scholars, what would you do? I know "I" would try not to get removed from my job that supports a house payment and the welfare of my wife and kids. We kinda need to get real on this whole thing. |
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2. No. (And that's a loaded question). |
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2. The day may come when you will be forced into just that position: enforce a law or quit. BTW: You swore an oath to defend the Constitution, not to defend me, or anyone else, as an individual. Also BTW: some years ago I swore an oath very similar to yours, so I could practice law.
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IMHO, LEO members are caught in the middle of this mess. On one hand, they have to obey orders to have a paycheck and support their families. On the other hand, the guilt for enforcing misguided laws may be too burdensome on their conscience. It's a tough situation for these folks and I have the utmost respect for this group.
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This....^^^ I thought the PD was for the people, not The Government...must be The Sheriff Dept. I'm thinking about.... |
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I have plenty of respect for officers that respect our right as much as they can, without getting fired. I have friends who would be felons now, but were merely given a warning about there illegally configured weapons.
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2. The 2nd question was whether I would appear in uniform to criticize the legislature and support 2A. What is enforcing a law or quitting have to do with that? This topic is starting to go in a direction that is beginning to become confrontational. And that I do not wish. I gave straightforward answers to the two original questions. It would seem that the great issue here is not law enforcement exemptions, but the basic rights of citizens as a whole. There is no "cops against citizens" issue here. And as for the question of appearing in uniform to support gun rights... it is the same as military personnel. When I was active duty military I was forbidden to appear in uniform at any protest or public criticism of governmental policies whether I liked it or not. That was a punishable offense under the UCMJ. My personal opinions are expressed in private, to my representatives and at the ballot box. I have no right to imply my department's participation in a political protest. Most LE, I believe, are just as 2A supportive as any other citizens. And with that declaration, I will bid this discussion adieu. Last edited by AceGirlsHusband; 09-03-2013 at 11:39 AM.. |
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2. Because if you appear in uniform to criticize the legislature, you could lose your job. Not just asked to resign or loose a promotion. Outright fired. The scenarios are somewhat parallel. I have never met an officer who has stated that he is willing to risk his career over a law he does not agree with. The legislature is counting on that.
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It doesn't matter how scary, ugly, uncomfortable, or inconvenient self defense can be. Like it or not, you will never, ever be relieved of your duty and responsibility to defend your life, your family, your country and your freedom. How much ammo do I need? Enough to last me the rest of my life, and then lot more for later. The government does not come knocking at your door. It comes knocking down your door. |
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There are those LEOs that know a law is unconstitutional and may even be conflicted about enforcing it, but when the rubber hits the road they will enforce it because of job security or what have you, which is why all of those "will not enforce" votes should be taken with a metric ton of salt or two. Though there is still no justification, it's understandable given human nature. Then there are others who know a law is unconstitutional but since after all, the courts haven't decided otherwise, they might as well make full use of it for whatever reason (anything from genuine good intentions to downright personal gain). Since officers near the top of their respective organizations stand to gain the most from such a position (votes, political favor, etc.), it's no wonder we usually find that kind of thinking on the upper echelons of PDs and Sheriff Departments state-wide. |
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Are you a SCOTUS judge or constitutional scholar? Even they don't always get it right sometimes. |
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Problem is a lot of leos want to enforce 'AW' law.... which is moving out of the silly features debate into tomorrow's possible Orwellian "truth" that an "AW" might be anything non rimfire with a removable mag. Last edited by sl0re10; 09-03-2013 at 1:04 PM.. |
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I'm an LEO, NRA member, and a strong believer in our second amendment right as do most other officers. I have spoken to my partners about the impending new gun laws and we agree that they will do nothing to solve gun violence. I will say this, it is our duty to uphold current laws and to ensure the safety of the public. We are not the enemy, sole judge, jury or executioners. Just like in any job, sometimes your boss assigns you a job that you don't particularly like or agree with but you know you have to do it.
In our training, we were taught that there is the "spirit of the law" and the "letter of the law". Depending on the situation and crime being committed, we can choose to give a verbal warning or arrest the subject. A more simplified example: Have you ever been caught speeding or for another traffic violation by an officer knowing full well you deserve to get a ticket but you give the officer a lame excuse and he lets you off with a warning? Spirit of the law. He issues you a citation, letter of the law. Truth be told, we don't buy your stories. That being said, CalGuns community, don't be stupid. If you know what the laws are, follow them. If you decide to go the other route, you know the consequences. I don't believe in arresting anyone for spitting on the sidewalk but if you spit near my boots................. |
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Ok, I will drop to "Yes" "No" answers when I can edit the post. As for this were waiting on SCOTUS, I really don't need 9 robes to decipher what "The right of the People to KEEP and BEAR arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" It's basic English and grammar. This trumps any law(s) that are written. If you want to change or enforce this, there is an option. It's called amending the bill of rights. The reason why they never have tried this is they do not have 2/3 majority to do this.
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I have a question for the LEOs on here that feel all laws are constitutional until SCOTUS says they aren't. What good is your oath to the constitution? I always thought it was to protect my rights since that is what the constitution is supposed to protect, but if your going to enforce every law on the books regardless if you personally feel it violates my rights, what does your oath accomplish?
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Well I tried to edit the poll but I cannot. I guess that's good since it prohibits voting for one thing and then swapping the answers... Sorry for the smarmy choices.. I was tired and really cranky.
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If a LEO sees you with a rifle that is illegal and does nothing about it, cite you, take the weapon for evidence ect. AND the person who just got to walk away, has an accidental discharge and hits someones house or even another person, what do you think they will tell the cops? I bet it will be "the LEO that saw me with this said it was not OK to have but because he believes the law is unconstitutional, he let me go with the rifle" What do you think will happen to that LEO that let you go in the scenario i present to you??? I only ask because if the same thing happened during a DUI..... |
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Just because a law hasn't been declared unconstitutional does not mean it's not. Some are blatantly obvious. Let's not kid ourselves by playing dumb or by fallacious appeals to authority arguments. Otherwise, no one would be able to talk about anything because we're not the ultimate authority at pretty much ANYTHING we talk about. Grow up a little, OK? And when it comes to certain laws, LEOs are, while not the ultimate authority as to constitutionality, they are in fact in positions where their personal interpretation of law and constitutionality come into play in whether a law is exercised or not. As an example, sheriffs and their power over CCWs come to mind. |
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A Sheriffs discretion on the issuing of CCW's IS IN THE STATUTE. |
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I am wondering that myself. I would hope folks would allow LEO or perhaps retired LEO only to vote. I really wanted an honest response to ether affirm or rebut my point. So come on folks, let LEO only vote. You can still post an opinion and all but please do not vote.
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An LEO is sworn to uphold the law, that's part of what is stated when they raised their right hand. It doesn't matter what they think of the law, that isn't up to them. People need to quit asking the question on whether LEO's will support certain laws, as most will do what they were sworn to do, regardless of personal feelings.
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